UNESCO Cultural Heritage 1Day Private Dazu Rock Carvings Tour

Chongqing, China
Duration9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Chinese
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore the fascinating Dazu Rock Carvings with a full-day tour from Chongqing. Visit the stunning Baodingshan, home to the impressive Thousand-Hand Guanyin and a monumental reclining Buddha, along with the heartfelt Sutra of Parental Love. In the afternoon, immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere of Beishan, where elegant Bodhisattvas, including the renowned “Venus of the East,” await your discovery. This tour offers a unique glimpse into Chinese Buddhist art and is perfect for families, photographers, and cultural enthusiasts.

- Private or small-group tour with an English-speaking guide
- Discover the UNESCO-listed rock carvings and cliff sculptures
- Ideal for cultural enthusiasts, history lovers, and travelers interested in Buddhist art and traditions
- Comfortable pace and family-friendly routes suitable for seniors and children
- Hotel pickup and drop-off, plus transport included

What's included

  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Includes hotel pickup and drop-off within the service area, a comfortable vehicle, and a private driver.
  • Includes attraction tickets and scenic area transportation fees (Baodingshan + Beishan )
  • Includes full expressway tolls and parking fees
  • Scenic spot guide fee
  • Meals
  • Insurance: Travel accident insurance (it is recommended to purchase it yourself)
  • Tips: Tips for tour guides, drivers, waiters, etc.
  • Others: Expenses not specified in the itinerary, and additional expenses .

What to expect

  1. Chongqing
    Pass by
    Depart from your hotel for Dazu. A private vehicle and tour guide will pick up you and your family and travel to Dazu via the Chengdu-Chongqing Ring Expressway. Along the way, the guide will provide English commentary on the origins of Chongqing’s nicknames—"Mountain City" and "Foggy City"—and bottled water will be provided in the vehicle.
  2. Baoding Mountain Carved Stone
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Follow the tour route in a counter-clockwise direction to view the following: the Diagram of the Six Realms of Reincarnation, the Avatamsaka Trinity, the Thousand-Armed Guanyin, the Nirvana of Sakyamuni, the Depiction of the Sutra on the Profound Kindness of Parents, the Herding Ox Paintings, and the Yuanjue Cave. Morning light strikes the cliff face of the Thousand-Armed Guanyin, making it the best time for viewing and photography.
  3. Dazu County
    2h
    Enjoy a meal of tofu pudding with rice, steamed pork with preserved mustard greens, and mild farmhouse-style dishes at a restaurant within the scenic area or in Baoding Town; afterwards, take a vehicle to Beishan (a drive of approximately 20 minutes).
  4. 2h · Admission ticket included
    It is quiet and uncrowded; the highlights to appreciate are the Rotating Sutra Repository Cave, the Avalokiteshvara with Prayer Beads, and the Water-Moon Avalokiteshvara. The tour guide will help take a group photo of the whole family in front of the "Venus of the East."
  5. Chongqing
    2h
    Arrive at the hotel around 17:00, concluding a perfect day; arrangements can be made separately if you wish to add a Sichuan Opera "Face-Changing" performance or a hotpot dinner.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick-up and drop-off services are available within the main urban area of Chongqing. Please contact us after booking to provide your location and to confirm the pick-up time and whether your location falls within the complimentary service zone.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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