#Dazu Rock Carvings Art Museum Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Museums
Address:
Baoding Mountain, Baoding Town, Dazu District, Chongqing
Opening times:
Open tomorrow at 09:00-16:30Closed Today
Recommended sightseeing time:
2-3 hours
Phone:
023-43785774,023-43785531
Dazu Rock Carvings on a rainy day
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Chongqing has several AAAAA level places, and one of them is Dazu Rock Carvings.
To get there, you have at least two possibilities :
- rent a car and drive there
- take a train to Dazu and get a taxi to the scenic spot
It was spring, so rainy days are pretty usual in Chongqing. However, we decided, that a little rain won't stop us. So we took our raincoats and drove to Dazu. It was a one and a half hour drive, mostly on highway, so no mountain road (only the very last part bug it is short).
Getting around there is easy, as there are also signs in English. Although some locals did offer to hire them as our guide. We decided we will visit vithout the guide, cause our children can't really stand still until the guide explains everything to us.
From the entry point we took a bus (additional fee) to the Rock carvings. On a beautiful sunny day we would prefer to walk, even if it is quite a distance. But on a rainy day it did not seem so nice.
We visited the Rock carvings and the temple, and decided to take the minibus back to the exit. This way, on our way out we visited an ancient town with many interesting shops. Because we were off season, most of them were closed, but we did enjoyed walking through.
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Moreover, the rock carvings.
My tour of the Dazu Rock Carvings is an amazing experience that allows one to discover one of China's cultural and artistic miracles. Located near the city of Chongqing in the Chongqing region, the Dazu Rock Carvings are one of the most important archaeological sites in China, listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Founded in the Middle Ages, the Dazu Rock Carvings span a wide area of rock completely carved into the surrounding mountains. These rock carvings include a variety of characters and scenes, including Buddhist deities, other religious figures, historical scenes, and legends.
While touring the Dazu Rock Carvings, I found myself in front of various beautiful and astonishing sculptures. These sculptures are characterized by delicate details and high craftsmanship, with clear visibility of facial expressions, physical movements, and decorations. You will be amazed at the ability of ancient artists to carve rocks with perfect and wonderful artistic sense.
One of the highlights to visit during the tour is the Baoding Shan and Beishan scales. The Baoding Shan features a large collection of carved rock panels depicting scenes from the life of Buddha and other Buddhist myths. The attractions of Beishan are characterized by depicting historical and epic military scenes, but it is considered one of the most prominent tourist spots on site.
After exploring the Dazu Rock Carvings, you can visit a nearby museum with a collection of artifacts and learn more deeply about the history of the place.
If you are interested in history and art, the Dazu Rock Carvings tour will be an unforgettable experience. This magnificent grab will immerse you in inspiration and wonder, and you will surely leave with unforgettable memories.
동남아여행
동남아여행
Abduraqeb Abdullah
Chongqing Intangible Cultural Heritage Exploration
🌟 The Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing, located in the southwest of China, 👑 are hailed as one of the world's eight great grottoes, on par with China's Dunhuang Mogao Caves. Each STONE statue here is a poem of the ages, 📜 telling the legendary stories of a thousand years. For art 🎨 enthusiasts, history 📚 researchers, and cultural tourists 🌍, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is an unmissable journey through time!
🚗 **Specific Travel Route Suggestions**
- **Morning Itinerary**:
- Set off early in the morning, head west 🏃♂️, drive yourself or take the tourist bus 🚌 directly to the Dazu Rock Carvings scenic area, and remember to purchase tickets online _tickets_ to save time.
- First, visit the Baoding Mountain carvings 🏞️, admire the 'Pasturing Cattle' and 'Wheel of Reincarnation' carvings, as if stepping into a time tunnel 🕰️; don't forget to visit the Dazu Rock Carvings Museum 📖, to deeply understand the historical and artistic charm behind them.
- **Afternoon Journey**:
- Continue to explore the Beishan carvings, where the meticulous artistry is truly admirable 😍; after the tour, you can choose to return or leisurely stroll through the pastoral scenery 🏞️.
🍲 **Culinary Recommendations**
While appreciating art, you must also taste the authentic Bayu cuisine 😋! Try the 'Posthouse Crucian Carp 🐟', a spicy and fresh catch; and don't miss the hot and spicy Chongqing hotpot 🍲 and classic noodles 🍜, adding a delicious memory to your journey.
Shuttle Bus Transportation Hub 🚉 **Transportation Guide**
- **Public Transport**: Depart from the major long-distance bus stations in the city to Dazu District, then transfer to a bus 🚍 or taxi 🚕 to the rock carvings scenic area.
- **Self-Driving**: From the heart of Chongqing, it's only about a 1.5-hour drive _drive_, with beautiful scenery along the way, making for a better self-driving experience.
- **Tourist Line**: You can opt for a one-day tour service, which includes a hassle-free shuttle bus service.
💡 **Travel Tips**
1. As most of the Dazu Rock Carvings are outdoor sculptures, please apply sunscreen _sunscreen_ and rain protection _raincoat_, and wear comfortable walking shoes 👟.
2. Relics should not be touched 🚫, please follow the regulations and visit civilly manners matter.
3. A guided tour or audio guide will help you understand the connotations of the carvings, consider renting a headset_with_speaker.
4. The carvings are widely distributed, please plan your itinerary reasonably, allowing ample time for photography 📷 and in-depth appreciation.
Join us in Chongqing Dazu Rock Carvings, and let this wonderful journey of a thousand-year-old carvings intertwined with cuisine become a unique cultural exploration stamp in your heart ✨!
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Chongqing | Dazu Rock Carvings One-Day Tour Walking Guide
There are many places worth visiting around Chongqing, especially the Dazu Rock Carvings, known as 'Northern Dunhuang, Southern Dazu' and a 'World Cultural Heritage' site. Only by exploring it yourself can you truly appreciate the significance of these titles.
Transportation:
Self-driving: Convenient, time-saving, and free 100km, about 1 hour 40 minutes-2 hours
High-speed train + taxi: About 40 minutes from Chongqing North to Dazu South Station, then a taxi to Baodingshan Scenic Area about 40km, 50 minutes, taxi fare 80-100 yuan (for those with multiple people or who don't want to wait for the bus)
Bus: There are many departure points from Chongqing to Dazu Bus Station, 45 yuan about 2 and a half hours, after getting off, cross the road to take bus 205 to Dazu Rock Carvings or a taxi about 10km (for one person or not in a hurry)
Tickets:
You can book online or buy tickets on-site, enter with your ID card, which will recognize face scanning, and then you can use face scanning to enter and exit the attractions
It's cost-effective to buy a package ticket in the off-season, which includes the digital cinema, museum, transportation ticket, and Beishan Rock Carvings all together for 170 yuan
Are all package tickets worth it?
1 Digital Cinema: If you don't know much about the Dazu Rock Carvings before going, it's worth a visit. It restores the details of the entire carvings, allowing you to see the overall appearance from different angles and includes a simple introduction~ There's a documentary on Bilibili, if you've seen it before, then the cinema is optional
2 Museum: Supplements a lot of background knowledge related to the carvings and the story of archaeological excavations. I feel that you don't need to hire a guide for the museum, you can spend the money inside the scenic area~
3 Transportation is necessary because it's really big inside, and it might take about 40 minutes to walk to the carvings area. Even taking the vehicle takes a long time, going round and round~
4 Beishan Rock Carvings: If time permits, it's still worth a visit. It's much smaller compared to Baodingshan, but it's also different. Moreover, Beishan is almost empty during the off-season. When I went, there was only one family inside, I followed a guide and listened along the way~ If time is tight, it's also valuable to learn more about history and explanations at Baodingshan.
Route: Cinema - Baodingshan - Museum - Beishan
The route in the scenic area is actually very clear. You enter through the cinema, then take a vehicle to Baodingshan, passing a commercial street into the scenic area, and then there's a vehicle at the entrance that can take you to the bottom of the carvings. On the return trip, there's also a stop at the museum, and after visiting, you can walk back to the main gate or wait for the same vehicle to take you back to the entrance.
You can first visit Baodingshan in the morning, then have lunch or dinner back in the city in the afternoon, and then go to Beishan or go straight to Beishan and have a meal after finishing. It's recommended to go when the sun is about to set, as you can see the light.
Explanation:
The Dazu Rock Carvings themselves have explanations, both Baodingshan and Beishan have them, and they are conveniently planned according to the tour route. If you have watched the documentary before and have a lot of understanding, the official explanations are sufficient. However, a human guide may share many other stories, and if you are very interested in this period of history, it's quite worth hiring a guide for a deeper understanding.
Daniel Brighton
North Dunhuang, South Dazu
Chongqing's seriously underestimated scenic spot, it's really shocking..
Dazu Rock Carvings,
silently hidden between the mountains and wilds,
over ten thousand exquisitely carved cliff statues.
Combining the three religions of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism,
with a very figurative interpretation,
presenting secular scenes such as loyalty, reincarnation, region, and nirvana.
Exquisitely carved, lifelike,
well preserved despite the millennia of wind and frost.
A journey across a thousand years,
leaves one in awe, lingering and forgetting to return.
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🗿【Recommended Attractions】
🔍: Chongqing Dazu Rock Carvings
🈺: 9:30-16:30
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🗿【Recommended Routes and Transportation】
🚗: Self-driving navigation to 'Dazu Rock Carvings Digital Cinema', there is a parking lot at the entrance of the scenic spot.
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🗿【Tour and Photo Check-in Strategy】
✅Be sure to manage your time! The scenic spot can't be entered after 16:30 in the afternoon, if you want to go to the museum and watch movies in the cinema, it is recommended to watch the movie first → museum → Baoding Mountain, this way the tour route is more reasonable, and it is more conducive to step by step understanding of the rock carving culture. It is recommended to start touring the scenic spot in the morning, the time will be more ample.
✅Recommended check-in points in the core area: Reclining Buddha, Huayan Three Saints, Thousand-Hand Guanyin, Six Paths of Reincarnation, Hell Change, Yuanjue Cave, Herding Cattle Picture, etc. It is recommended to have a tour guide explain, it will help to understand the story behind the rock carvings more deeply and meticulously.
✅The core area of the rock carvings is about 500 meters, built on the cliff, very shocking, strong viewing, beautiful light and shadow! Whether it's taking pictures or viewing, it's worth rushing~
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