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Dazu Rock Carvings Tourism Area
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2007

Dazu Rock Carvings Tourism Area

大足石刻景区

Chongqing, Chongqing4.6Designated 2007·29.5738°N, 106.2817°E
Ticket Price
CNY 82; CNY 125; CNY 72
Duration
4 to 5 hours
Rating
4.6 / 5.0
Designated
2007

About Dazu Rock Carvings Tourism Area

A UNESCO World Heritage site of Buddhist cliff sculpture in Chongqing. The stone niches of Baoding Mountain and Beishan hold remarkably preserved Song-dynasty reliefs depicting deities, mortals and everyday life.

Highlights

UNESCO Buddhist cliff carvings - Baoding Mountain and Beishan niches with elaborate reliefs.

Suggested Route

Baoding Mountain carvings (main) then Beishan; half to full day.

Food & Lodging

Dazu local dishes (Deng's tofu) in the town; hotels in Chongqing/Dazu.

Facilities

Shuttles and restrooms; stone paths with partial wheelchair access.
Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 8:00-17:30; Off-season: 8:30-17:00.

Getting There

Nearest HSR Dazu South (~20 km to Baodingshan); ~80 km from Chongqing Jiangbei Int'l Airport; ~100 km from Chongqing North HSR.

Reservation

Advance online reservation via official platform (Baodingshan+Beishan combo ~135 CNY); timed entry.

Ticket Price

CNY 82 (≈ $11); CNY 125 (≈ $17); CNY 72 (≈ $10)

Address

Chongqing City Dazu District X406dazushikeyouke Center

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
大足石刻景区

重庆市大足区X406大足石刻游客中心 ,023-43722163,023-43729600

Chongqing City Dazu District X406dazushikeyouke Center

29.5738, 106.2817

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