Dazu Museum
Dazu Museum is a modern cultural institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich heritage of the Dazu Rock Carvings. The museum houses an extensive collection of artifacts, replicas, and interactive exhibits that provide context and detailed information about the nearby UNESCO World Heritage Site, including archaeological findings, historical documents, and multimedia presentations that enhance visitors' understanding of this remarkable artistic and religious legacy.
Location:Dazu District, Chongqing
Ticket Price: ¥0.00
Open Time:9:00 AM
Close Time:5:00 PM
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North Mountain is another significant site within the Dazu Rock Carvings complex, featuring over 6,000 Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian cliff carvings dating from the 9th to 13th centuries. These meticulously crafted stone reliefs depict religious scenes, daily life, and mythological stories, providing valuable insights into the artistic styles, religious beliefs, and social customs of medieval China in a picturesque natural setting.
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Baoding Mountain is home to the most spectacular collection of rock carvings in the Dazu Rock Carvings UNESCO World Heritage Site. Created primarily during the 12th century, these remarkable Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian stone sculptures are known for their artistic quality, rich diversity of subject matter, and harmonious integration with the natural landscape, representing the pinnacle of Chinese rock art and religious syncretism.
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