Chongqing Cultural Tour

The 1-day Chongqing tour allows us to indulge in the artistic feast of Dazu Rock Carvings. From the Thousand-Handed Guanyin on Baoding Mountain to the delicate statues on Beishan Mountain, each stone carving is a witness of history and cultural heritage. On this trip, you can not only enjoy the excellent skills of ancient craftsmen, but also deeply appreciate the profoundness of Chinese culture.

From $94
Including flights/High-Speed train fees.

What to Expect

● The grandeur and delicacy of Baodingshan allows us to feel the customs and religious beliefs of Song Dynasty society.

● The rich themes and delicate carvings of the stone carvings on Beishan Mountain, each of which bears witness to the wisdom and craftsmanship of ancient artisans.

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1 Chongqing

Dazu Baodingshan - Beishan Rock Carvings
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In the morning, we will drive you to Dazu District and the first thing we will explore is the stone carvings on Baodingshan. Baoding Mountain, a mountain range famous for the art of stone carving, is renowned for its grand scale, exquisite carvings and rich themes. Walking into the Baodingshan stone carving scenic area, the first thing that catches your eye is the famous Guanyin statue with a thousand hands. This Guanyin statue is as high as 8 meters and has thousands of arms, each holding a different magic weapon or treasure in different and lifelike forms, showing the extraordinary carving skills and rich imagination of ancient craftsmen.

After lunch, we will head to the Beishan Rock Carvings to continue our art exploration journey. Located in the northern suburbs of Dazu County, Beishan Rock Carvings are not far from Baodingshan Rock Carvings, but they have very different styles, each with its own unique characteristics. Walking into the Beishan Rock Carving Scenic Spot, you will feel like traveling back to that distant era. There are a large number of stone carvings here, with a wide range of subjects, including Buddhist stories, Taoist gods and goddesses, as well as historical figures and scenes of secular life. In the Beishan stone carvings, it is especially worth mentioning those exquisite Guanyin statues.

As the sun sets, our 1-day tour of Chongqing comes to an end. We hope that the beauty and shock of Dazu Rock Carving will always remain in your heart.