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Dazu Rock Carvings

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This series of Chinese religious sculptures and carvings, mostly in cave shrines or open-faced rock reliefs, lie in a hilly area consisting of over 50,000 statues within 5 main locations.
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Rock Carving & Cave Protected Area

Consists

- Beishan (North Mountain): Contains two groups of rock carvings and sculptures, dating from the 9th to 12th century and portraying Tantric Buddhist and Taoist themes
- Baodingshan (Baoding Mountain): Tantric Buddhism carvings in a valley near the Longevity Pavilion, dating from the 12th and 13th centuries
- Nanshan (South Mountain): Rock art from the Song Dynasty, and a stele recording the history of Sichuan after a Mongol invasion in the 13th century
- Shizhuanshan (Shizhuan Mountain): Uniquely integrated 12th century rock-hewn sculptures and carvings depicting Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism together
- Shimenshan (Shimen Mountain) Carvings from the 12th century, including statues of the Jade Emperor and several gods

Area Size

20.41 ha (0.0788 sq mi)

Known For

UNESCO World Heritage Site
Unique Attraction: Rock Carvings
Location Setting for Black Myth: Wukong (VG)

Day Trip from Major Cities

15 min drive or taxi (or bus ride) from Chongqing City
2.5 hour drive or taxi (or 3 hour train+taxi) from Chengu

Location See on Google Map

Dazu Rock Carvings, Da Zu Qu, China, 402586

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