Rock Carving
Rock Carving
Liziba Metro Station
Hongyadong Cave
2 days Dazu Rock Carving and Chongqing City Tour
Located 163 kilometers away from Chongqing, the general term of "Dazu Grottoes " refers to all the cliffs and rocks carvings in Dazu County. 75 spots of cliff carvings and grottoes composed of more than 60000 statues and over 100000 Chinese characters of inscriptions and epigraphs are well protected .
The work of Dazu grottoes and carvings began in 650 A.D of the Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D), and had continued until Ming (1368-1644 A.D) and Qing (1644-1911 A.D) dynasties. It enjoys equal popularity with Dunhuang frescoes and forms the trilogy with Yungang and Longmen Grottoes. In 1999, UNESCO listed Dazu Stone Carvings as a world cultural heritage site.
There are 75 spots of cliffside carvings composed of more than 50000 statues and over 100000 Chinese characters of inscriptions and epigraphs under the protection. The two major sites are North Hill (Beishan) and Baoding Hill (Baodingshan).
The work of Dazu grottoes and carvings began in 650 A.D of the Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D), and had continued until Ming (1368-1644 A.D) and Qing (1644-1911 A.D) dynasties. It enjoys equal popularity with Dunhuang frescoes and forms the trilogy with Yungang and Longmen Grottoes. In 1999, UNESCO listed Dazu Stone Carvings as a world cultural heritage site.
There are 75 spots of cliffside carvings composed of more than 50000 statues and over 100000 Chinese characters of inscriptions and epigraphs under the protection. The two major sites are North Hill (Beishan) and Baoding Hill (Baodingshan).
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$220.00
Duration: 2 days
Tour Code: CE-CQ-2D01
Departure Date: Every day
Tour Attractions:Dazu Rock Carvings,Stilwell Museum,Hot Pot,People’s Hall,Eling Park,Ciqikou Ancient town
Feature：Historic Sites
Tour Type: /English speaking guide + driver + Lunch
Tour Code: CE-CQ-2D01
Departure Date: Every day
Tour Attractions:Dazu Rock Carvings,Stilwell Museum,Hot Pot,People’s Hall,Eling Park,Ciqikou Ancient town
Feature：Historic Sites
Tour Type: /English speaking guide + driver + Lunch
2 Days Classic Chongqing City & Dazu Rock Carvings Tour
Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night
Destinations: Chongqing – Dazu Rock Carvings – Chongqing City
This classic Chongqing tour combines the best of cultural heritage, mountain city scenery, and local cuisine.
During this journey, you will visit the world-famous Dazu Rock Carvings, explore magnificent Buddhist sculptures dating back over a thousand years, and discover the unique charm of Chongqing through its iconic landmarks, including Liziba Metro Station, Hongyadong, Eling Park, Ciqikou Ancient Town, and the famous Chongqing Hot Pot.
D1 Chongqing / Dazu Rock Carvings / Chongqing City Highlights
Your Chongqing tour can start from your hotel, airport, or Yangtze River cruise dock.
In the morning, drive approximately 2 hours to Dazu Rock Carvings, one of China’s most remarkable ancient art treasures and a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site.
The Dazu Rock Carvings represent the peak of Chinese grotto art from the Tang and Song dynasties. In ancient China, carving Buddhist stories, religious beliefs, and local cultural themes into cliffs was an important artistic tradition.
Among the many carving groups in Dazu, the most famous are Baodingshan Rock Carvings and Beishan Rock Carvings. At Baodingshan, you will admire thousands of beautifully preserved Buddhist statues featuring vivid expressions, delicate details, and outstanding artistic techniques. Continue to Beishan to explore another important collection of ancient cliff sculptures.
Return to Chongqing in the afternoon.
Continue your city exploration at Liziba Metro Station, one of Chongqing’s most unique urban attractions. Here you will witness the famous light rail train passing directly through a residential building, a fascinating example of Chongqing’s three-dimensional city design.
Then take the metro to the People’s Great Hall of Chongqing, enjoying the mountain city scenery along the way.
The People’s Great Hall is one of Chongqing’s most iconic landmarks. Completed in 1954, this magnificent building was designed to commemorate China’s victory in the War of Resistance and the establishment of the new government. With its impressive traditional Chinese architectural style, it has been recognized as one of the top ten classic architectures of 20th-century Asia.
Transfer back to your hotel in the late afternoon.
Overnight in Chongqing.
D2 Chongqing City Tour
Meals: Lunch Included
Chongqing is famous worldwide for its dramatic mountain landscape, Yangtze River scenery, unique urban architecture, and spicy cuisine. Today, your guide will introduce you to the highlights of this fascinating city.
In the morning, visit the Chongqing Stilwell Museum (Flying Tigers Memorial), a historic site related to the Second World War. The museum was once used as an important residence and reception place for VIP guests during the War against Fascism, and today it tells the story of the wartime cooperation between China and its allies.
Continue to Hongyadong, Chongqing’s most popular riverside landmark and one of the most photographed places in the city. Built along the mountain slope beside the Jialing River, Hongyadong combines traditional architecture, local culture, restaurants, and spectacular river views.
For lunch, enjoy authentic Chongqing Hot Pot, one of the city’s most famous culinary experiences. Known for its spicy broth, rich flavors, and unique dining style, Chongqing hot pot is a must-try experience for visitors.
In the afternoon, visit Ciqikou Ancient Town, a historic neighborhood with traditional buildings, narrow stone streets, local snacks, and folk culture. Originally famous for porcelain production, Ciqikou offers a glimpse into the lifestyle of old Chongqing.
Your final stop is Eling Park, one of the best viewpoints in Chongqing. Located on a hilltop, the park offers a panoramic bird’s-eye view of the mountain city, Yangtze River, and surrounding urban landscape.
In the late afternoon, your guide will transfer you to your hotel, airport, or Yangtze River cruise dock.
Your Chongqing tour ends here.
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Tour Season / |
1 Pax |
2-3 pax |
4-5 Pax |
6-9 Pax |
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All Year |
$ 650.00 |
$420.00 |
$300.00 |
$220.00 |
Our prices included:
1. Guide. An English speaking guide will be provided, who will accompany you from the start of tour to end of tour.
2. Private Transfers during tour. Our guide and driver will pick-up you at your hotel on time and drop-off you after the tours. And an air-conditioned vehicle will be provided during the tour.
3. Meal. A typical Chinese lunch of hot pot on the city tour of Chongiqng will be arranged accordingly. During the meal, a glass of soft drink will be provided.
4. Service Charge & Government Taxes.
5. Insurance. We provide a free insurance of accident and casualty for each traveler. The highest refund is RMB 300000.00. Detailed terms please view our contract with Ping An of China.
Our prices not included :
1. Tips to the guide and driver
2. Your hotel.
3. Your meals of lunch on the tour to Dazu, dinners.
1. Guide. An English speaking guide will be provided, who will accompany you from the start of tour to end of tour.
2. Private Transfers during tour. Our guide and driver will pick-up you at your hotel on time and drop-off you after the tours. And an air-conditioned vehicle will be provided during the tour.
3. Meal. A typical Chinese lunch of hot pot on the city tour of Chongiqng will be arranged accordingly. During the meal, a glass of soft drink will be provided.
4. Service Charge & Government Taxes.
5. Insurance. We provide a free insurance of accident and casualty for each traveler. The highest refund is RMB 300000.00. Detailed terms please view our contract with Ping An of China.
Our prices not included :
1. Tips to the guide and driver
2. Your hotel.
3. Your meals of lunch on the tour to Dazu, dinners.
Hotel
If you require, we can book hotels in Chengdu, and make private airport and city tour necessary.
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