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[Chongqing] Dazu Rock Carvings Day Trip (One of the world's eight major grottoes / The largest grotto sculpture art in China during the late Tang Dynasty)

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[Chongqing] Dazu Rock Carvings Day Trip (One of the world's eight major grottoes / The largest grotto sculpture art in China during the late Tang Dynasty)

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Small group of 2-8 people (with Chinese-speaking driver)

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Bus tour (with Chinese-speaking tour guide)

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Highlights

- Exploring the charm of Dazu Rock Carvings, one of the world's eight major
grottoes.


- 【Baodingshan Stone Carvings】Appreciate the largest collection of grotto
sculptures from the late Tang Dynasty in China, including 13 groups of
sculptures such as Dafowan and Xiaofowan, with nearly 10,000 cliff carvings.


- The Beishan Stone Carvings are shaped like a crescent moon from south to
north, with niches resembling a honeycomb; the sculptures are exquisite and
the craftsmanship is skillful and ingenious.

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Step into the hidden realm of Dazu Rock Carvings—a temple of World Cultural
Heritage, the pinnacle of Chinese grotto art. It is not merely a museum of
stone carvings, but a thousand-year-old epic etched in stone, each statue
whispering the faith and wisdom of the artisans of the Tang and Song
dynasties.


Stepping into Baoding Mountain is like traveling through a time tunnel. On an
88-square-meter cliff face, the Thousand-Hand Guanyin stands majestically with
a thousand eyes and a thousand arms, its brilliance undiminished by eight
centuries of wind and rain, showcasing the delicacy and grandeur of Song
Dynasty art. Strolling before the "Six Paths of Reincarnation" relief, the
Buddhist philosophy of cause and effect flows through the sculpture; while the
31-meter-long reclining Buddha's Nirvana relic, with its ingenious
composition, inspires awe—the half-body disciples appear to kneel in devotion,
and the tiny figures of the mother and aunt hang from the clouds, telling the
eternal theme of the cycle of life and death. These stone carvings are not
only religious symbols but also narratives of everyday life: the leisurely
sound of a shepherd boy playing his flute, the gentle laughter of a chicken-
raising woman carrying a basket, blending the mundane into the sacred rock
face, making faith tangible.


This is not only an art of stone, but also the eternal whisper of civilization
amidst mountains and rivers—a spiritual baptism that transcends millennia,
waiting for you to personally experience it.


[Itinerary Summary]


Option: Bus tour (Chinese-speaking tour guide)


Pick-up service will be provided at designated locations in Chongqing city
center (Yuzhong District, Nanping District, Guanyinqiao District, Yangjiaping
District, and Shapingba District) in the morning. We will confirm the pick-up
time and location with you around 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM the day before your trip
(pick-up time may be earlier during peak seasons or holidays). Alternatively,
you can choose to meet at the Hyatt Regency Chongqing Hotel before 7:20 AM.


Start time: 06:30


Itinerary summary: Depart for Beishan Stone Carvings Scenic Area in Dazu Rock
Carvings.


Start time: 08:00


Itinerary summary: Visit the Beishan Stone Carvings Scenic Area.


Start time: 10:00


Itinerary summary: Visit the Baodingshan Stone Carving Scenic Area.


Start time: 11:30


Itinerary summary: Lunch (not included, you will need to pay for it yourself)


Start time: 13:00


Itinerary Summary: Visit the Dazu Rock Carvings Museum, which displays a large
collection of rock carving art. (If the museum is closed on Mondays, the
museum visit will be cancelled.)


Start time: 13:00


Itinerary Summary: The tour will return to Chongqing by bus, ending near
Jiefangbei/Hongyadong, concluding the day's enjoyable trip. Due to the long
distance involved, booking a flight/train for the same day is not recommended.


Start time: 18:00


Meeting point: 07:20 Chongqing Metropolitan Hyatt Hotel


【Included in the fee】


1. Chinese-speaking tour guide service


2. Scenic Spot Tickets: Dazu Baodingshan Stone Carvings Ticket, Beishan Stone
Carvings Ticket


3. Transportation for the trip: Tourist vehicles throughout the trip (vehicle
type to be booked based on the number of passengers)


【Not included in the price】: Other unmentioned expenses, transportation to
Dazu Baodingshan Stone Carvings Scenic Area (22 RMB/person), meals, general
insurance.


Option: Small group of 2-8 people (with Chinese-speaking driver)


Itinerary Summary: From 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM, we will pick you up from hotels or
guesthouses within the main urban area of ​​Chongqing. If you are unsure
whether your hotel is within our pick-up area, please contact our customer
service.


Start time: 07:00


Itinerary summary: Depart for Beishan Stone Carvings Scenic Area in Dazu Rock
Carvings.


Start time: 08:00


Itinerary summary: Visit the Beishan Stone Carvings Scenic Area.


Start time: 10:00


Itinerary summary: Lunch (not included, you will need to pay for it yourself)


Start time: 13:00


Itinerary summary: Visit the Baodingshan Stone Carving Scenic Area.


Start time: 14:00


Itinerary Summary: From 17:00 to 18:00, take a bus back to Chongqing and
arrive near Jiefangbei/Hongyadong to conclude the day's enjoyable trip. Due to
the long distance involved, it is not recommended to book a flight/train for
the same day.


Start time: 17:00


【Included in the fee】


1. Chinese-speaking driver/guide service (self-guided tour, driver will not
accompany you into the scenic area)


2. Scenic Spot Tickets: Dazu Baodingshan Stone Carvings Ticket, Beishan Stone
Carvings Ticket


3. Transportation for the trip: Tourist vehicles throughout the trip (vehicle
type to be booked based on the number of passengers)


【Not included in the price】


Other unmentioned expenses


Transportation to Dazu Baodingshan Stone Carvings Scenic Area: 22 yuan/person


Catering


General insurance

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Purchase Notice
  • Due to varying standards at different scenic spots/venues, the children's price only includes a seat on the vehicle, insurance, and tour guide services, but does not include entrance tickets to attractions.
  • For safety reasons, minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult to participate in the tour, and the accompanying adult shall be their guardian during the activity.
  • This tour is quite strenuous. Please ensure you are in good health and fit for travel. If any member of the group is 70 years of age or older, they must be accompanied by at least one relative or friend aged 18-69 to join the tour. Thank you for your understanding.
  • Our staff will confirm the departure time with you between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM the day before your trip. Please assemble at the designated location and time. As this is a group tour, there may be some waiting time; we appreciate your understanding.
  • All attractions require the original ID card or passport/Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan travel permit for entry. Please be sure to bring the document you filled in when placing your order. Any additional costs incurred due to forgetting or using the wrong document and being unable to enter the attraction will be borne by you.
  • The Dazu Rock Carvings scenic area involves a lot of walking, so it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and bring water and snacks.
  • The steps in some areas of the Beishan Stone Carvings are quite steep, so people with mobility issues should be careful.
  • The order of visits may be adjusted depending on the day's itinerary, but the content of the visit will not be reduced. If the itinerary is affected by force majeure, the travel agency will assist tourists in resolving the issue, but will not be liable for any losses incurred. Any additional costs incurred as a result will be borne by the tourists themselves.
Reminders
A minimum of 2 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 2 day(s) before the departure date
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