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1 Day Private Tour to UNESCO Dazu Rock Carvings from Chongqing

By Trippest Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$410 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Embark on an extraordinary day trip to the hidden depths of the Dazu Rock Carvings, Chongqing's sole UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guided by an expert storyteller, explore this awe-inspiring marvel—one of the world's top eight grottoes, crafted between the 9th and 13th centuries and rediscovered only in the 1940s. These breathtaking carvings bring to life the tales of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, alongside vivid depictions of everyday life, offering a unique glimpse into a richly diverse cultural tapestry. Spanning five mountain peaks with over 50,000 statues, this monumental site is the last great testament to the art of stone carving. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness a masterpiece that has captivated the world, prepare to be amazed!

• Skip-the-line access to Dazu Rock Carvings.
• Knowledgeable tour guide with insightful commentary in Dazu Rock Carvings.
• Flexible pacing, spend more time at your favourite sections.

Activity location

  • Chongqing
    • Chongqing, Chongqing Region, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Chongqing
    • Chongqing, Chongqing Region, China

Check availability


Baoding Cavings + Dazu Museum
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

with on-site tour guide
Duration: 7 hours
Pickup included

Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
NZ$410.39 x 1 AdultNZ$410.39

Total
Price is NZ$410.39
Until Thu, 30 Oct
Baoding&Beishan Cavings+Museum
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Expert Caving Guide
Duration: 8 hours
Pickup included

Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
NZ$616.45 x 1 AdultNZ$616.45

Total
Price is NZ$616.45
Until Thu, 30 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Dazu Baoding Rock Carvings
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Beishan mountain carved stone for option 2.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Options of on-site tour guide & expert guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Activity itinerary

Chongqing
  • 2h
9am: Pick up from your hotel in Chongqing, and then take about 2 hours drive to the Baodingshan Rock Carvings Tourist Centre.
The Dazu Rock Carvings
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
The Dazu Rock Carvings are concentrated in five main areas, with Baodingshan and Beishan cavings are the most impressive. The Dazu Baodingshan Rock Carvings are located northeast of Dazu District. Although it's only 500 metres long, it's densely packed with tens of thousands of exquisitely crafted stone sculptures. Many of these carvings are painted, showcasing the skill of the ancient craftsmen. They used a stunning array of colours in blues, greens, reds, and even gold leaf. *Reclining Buddha: The world's largest semi-reclining Buddha statue, symbolising the state of Nirvana in Buddhism. It represents the passing away and transcendence of the Buddha Shakyamuni. *Thousand-Armed Avalokiteshvara: A colossal statue with 830 arms, each holding a Buddhist ritual object, weapon, or farming tool. *Wheel of Samsara: A depiction of the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, driven by desire and ignorance. A demonic figure turns the wheel, propelling beings through the six realms of existence.
Art Museum of Cliffside Images in Dazu,Chongqing
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the Museum of Dazu Rock Carvings, a grotto-themed museum located in Chongqing, covering an area of 6,500 square metres. It is the largest specialised grotto temple museum in China. The museum primarily houses relics from the outdoor grotto temples in the Dazu Rock Carvings scenic area, along with nearly 500 artefacts from the collection. The centrepiece of the museum is a Southern Song Dynasty statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, a national first-class cultural relic.
Dazu Rock Carvings Beishan Site
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The Beishan Rock Carvings, situated 1.5 kilometres north of Longgang Town in Dazu, occupy a 500-meter area divided into north and south sections. This expansive site showcases over 5,000 meticulously crafted sculptures. *Avalokiteshvara with Rosary: This refers to a statue of the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, often depicted with a rosary in hand. *Marici, the Warrior Goddess: Marici is a Buddhist deity, often depicted in a warrior-like form. *Largest Water-Moon Avalokiteshvara: This indicates the largest and best-preserved statue of Avalokiteshvara meditating on the reflection of the moon in water. *Wheel of Dharma Sutra Cave: This refers to a cave where sutras are stored, using the concept of the Wheel of Dharma as a metaphor. * Scenes from the Pure Land Sutra: These are depictions from a Buddhist scripture that describes a paradise, or Pure Land.
Chongqing
  • 2h
Around 3-4pm, private transfer back to your hotel in Chongqing city.

Location

Activity location

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    Chongqing
    • Chongqing, Chongqing Region, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Chongqing
    • Chongqing, Chongqing Region, China

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