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Location: 160 kilometers to the west of Chongqing

Description: Dazu, located in the west suburb of Chongqing City, is famous worldwide as Rock Carving Home. It is a wonderful land. Dazu Buddhist Grottoes is 160 kilometers to the west of Chongqing. Over 60,000 carved stone figures relating mainly to Buddhism are spread around 76 places. The content and craftsmanship are best at Beishan Hill and Baoding Hill. The art of Dazu, which emerged in the late Tang Dynasty (618- 907AD) and flourished in the Song Dynasty (960-1127) represents an important chapter in China's cultural and religious history.

Cliff-side stone carving on Baoding hill, 15 kilometers northeast of the seat of Dazu County, were first constructed in the Southern Song Dynasty(1179). With Dafowan as the center, there are stone status in the surrounding areas. Those in Dafowan are the largest and best preserved, with hightest artistic value. The other famous stone carving on Beishan hill, 1.5 kilometers north of Dazu, were carved from the late Tang Dynasty to the Southern Song Dynasty(892-1162). There are nearly 10,000 fine carved images.