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Private Tour of UNESCO Dazu Rock Carvings Two Sites in a Combo

5 seater for group of 1-3 pax

7-seater for group of 4-5 pax

Private Tour of UNESCO Dazu Rock Carvings Two Sites in a Combo

Art, Culture, & Historical

Car Tour (driver & guide)

Joined 2025

Changchun T.

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Chongqing

Chinese (Simplified) (Native), Chinese (Traditional), English, Spanish

7 hrs 30 mins

Private tour (only you and Changchun T.)

Up to 5 people

With breathtaking religious figures carved into rock cliffs during China's Reconnaissance period, this UNESCO tour tells a powerful story of devotion, culture, and artistic mastery. You could learn the aesthetics and wisdom 1,000 years ago through the crown jewels of China’s religious rock art. These carvings witness the last stop of Buddhism from India to China and its local adaptations. It demonstrates how Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism developed and interacted in 900-1200 AD.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Glenview ITC PLAZA Chongqing

- - 1. Glenview Hotel lobby. Location: No. 66 Qingnian Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing. I will text you the details one day before the tour. 2. Your hotel address (please tell me one day before), as long as it is in the city center. No additional costs incurred.

10:30 AM

Baodingshan Rock Carvings

It is the highlight of the Dazu Rock Carvings, Baodingshan is the place where you would walk past by Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism.

All figures and grotto are well preserved in a U-shaped forested valley. The religious devotions and cultural beliefs are well laid out in line with the landscape, such as hilly height, cliff, drainage.

They together tell a continuous story about religious localization and secular life in 11 century.

About 1.5-2 hours visit, you will learn about the profound historical and cultural stories behind the exquisite grotto arts.

It is about 1km walk and with intense steps.

01:00 PM

Beishan Rock Carvings

After 30min drive, we will land in Beishan, another rock carvings project. Less known and smaller in scale than Baodingshan, it still reveals the craftsmanship and religious arts in 9-10 century of China.

It is more artistic and delicate, and thus more abstract than the secular Baodingshan. You will learn how religion, especially Buddhism is spread and adapted into Chinese beliefs through individual presentations of grotto such as the dress, facial expressions, etc of figures.

We will spend around 1 hour exploring the ancient grottoes and feel its unique historical features. The walkway of visit is flat, but we will walk upwards and downwards in intense steps (around 200 staircases).

Ending Point

1. Glenview Hotel lobby. Location: No. 66 Qingnian Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing. 2. Your hotel address (please tell me one day before), 3. around the city center like a shopping mall or canteen. No additional costs incurred

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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

- Licensed tourguide

- Transportation fee

- For 1-3 pax, it is Chinese brand EV 5-seater car, AION or Buick.

- For 4-5 pax, it is Chinese brand 7-seater, Dongfeng van.

- Toll fee

- Gasoline/electricity charging fee

- Pickup (only if you stay in a hotel 5-10min close to the meet up place)

What‘s not included

-Entrance (approx. USD21 per head) and in-site transport

-Lunch, optional (restaurant, around USD10-12 per head a la carta)

Tour Important Information

-Bring your passport

-This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

-In July-Aug, wear suncream/sunglasses

-This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.

-It is not accessible by wheelchair/stroller users.

-There are limited food options in the attraction. Advised to bring your own snacks and water.

Important message from the supplier

For budget reasons, it is advised to move around by public transport or taxi which are quite cheap in China.

Standard tour lasts around 6 hours with 5 places to visit. If you need to extend tour, overtime applies.

Be mindful of huge crowds during the public holidays such as Chinese New Year and National Day *Check calendar and public holidays before you book it. I normally suggest not to travel during this period.

*Whatsapp is blocked in China and China goes cashless most of places; please install wechat and alipay before you come here.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2025

Changchun T.

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About Tour Guide Changchun T.

As a freelance and LICENSED tourguide based in Chongqing, I could offer guidance and translation for tourists and people on business trips or personal journey.

Private tour is more flexible with time and itinerary, and goes without overheads (budget tour).

I am proficient in English and Cantonese speaking, and Spanish (if you don't speak too fast).

I am passionate about Chinese sociocultural progress and background, and expect to have an intercultural journey with you!