City:
Chongqing
Duration:
8 Hours
English/Mandarin
Language:
Trip Highlights:
Dazu Rock Carvings, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, mesmerize with their intricate Buddhist sculptures carved into lush cliffs, blending spiritual artistry with nature’s grandeur. Dating back over 1,000 years, these masterpieces depict tales of karma and enlightenment across Baoding Mountain and Beishan’s serene grottoes. Nearby, Longshui Town offers a rustic charm with spicy Sichuan flavors and tea-house tranquility. Together, they unveil a journey through sacred craftsmanship and timeless landscapes—a harmony of faith, history, and cultural legacy.
Itinerary
9:00AM: Pick up from your hotel in downtown Chongqing (approx. 2-hour drive to Dazu).
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Baoding Mountain Carvings Exploration
Marvel at the Reclining Buddha of Nirvana, a 31-meter-long sculpture symbolizing enlightenment.
Discover the Wheel of Life, a vivid mandala illustrating karmic cycles.
Admire the Thousand-Armed Guanyin, a gold-gilded masterpiece of compassion.
Learn the stories behind carvings like Parental Love Sutra, blending Confucian filial piety with Buddhist teachings.
Stroll the shaded mountain paths, where statues emerge from waterfalls and moss-covered grottoes.
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Local Lunch in Longshui Town
Dazu Spicy Rabbit or Braised Pork with Preserved Vegetables .
Sip local barley tea while overlooking terraced hills.
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Beishan Carvings
Explore quieter, older carvings from the Tang Dynasty, including delicate Avalokitesvara statues and inscriptions.
Climb to Duobao Pagoda for panoramic views of the countryside.
3:00 PM: Depart for Chongqing.
5:00 PM: Drop-off at your preferred location in downtown Beijing.
What's Included
Included:
Private English speaking guide
Private air-conditioned Car or mpv
Tickets of Baoshan and Beijingshan
Hotel pickup and drop-off
24/7 helpline for while you are traveling
Not Included：
Other Entrance ticket
Food and drinks, unless specified