Why choose this Chongqing tour ?
As famous as the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, the Dazu rock carvings are distinguished both at home and abroad. Take this full-day private tour to learn and discover the famous Dazu rock carvings built from 650 during the Tang dynasty.
Highlights:
• Spend full-day to visit the famous Dazu rock carvings
• Explore the fascinating grotto art of the rock carvings
• Learn from an informative, friendly and professional guide
Make the most of your Chongqing adventure
What makes 1-Day Chongqing Dazu Rock Carvings Private Tour With the Lunch a unique experience ?
Today, you will go to Dazu County for a whole day of sightseeing (your guide will meet you at 08:30 in your hotel lobby) and need 2hrs driving.
This is the birthplace of the amazing Dazu rock carvings, which were created from the late Tang dynasty (618~907) to the early Song dynasty (960~1127).
With the theme of Buddhism, the Dazu cliffside carvings are distributed in Beishan, Baodingshan, Nanshan, Shimenshan and Shizhuanshan. You will spend the day visiting the Baodingshan carvings located about 527 meters above sea level. It consists mainly of the Dafowan rock carvings area and the Xiaofowan rock carvings area.
After the 2hrs driving, we will reach the well-preserved Baodingshan Carvings. There are green buses taking you to Baodingshan directly. You will see that mountain cliffs are densely scattered with Buddhist and Taoist statues as well as celebrity figures from the late Tang Dynasty (618 – 907). There are about 10,000 statues of Buddha carved on the 500 meter cliff in the U-shaped Dafowan. It is said to be a long narrative mural with plenty of commentary but no repeated content.
You can wander at your own pace to have a close look at the precious grotto art. After the tour, a bumper lunch will be served at a fancy restaurant so that you can taste authentic Chongqing cuisines.
After a short break, you will be transferred back to Chongqing city hotel which need 2hrs driving.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- With the Private-Guided Tour
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About the Private-Guided Tour: The tour package with the private car,private driver,lunch and private tour guide services.
Pickup included - With the Self-Guided Day Tour
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About the self-guided tour: The tour package with the private car & driver, no tour guide services. The entrance ticket and lunch you pay locally.
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1-Day Chongqing Dazu Rock Carvings Private Tour With the Lunch Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Lunch(If option with the private-guided day tour is selected)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- English speaking tour guide(If option with the private-guided day tour is selected)
- Entrance ticket(If option with the private-guided day tour is selected)
- Private car & private experienced driver
Not Included
- Personal expenses
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by happychinatours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Chongqing.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 2 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.