Chongqing Classic Day: Dazu Rock Carvings

A full-day excursion from Chongqing to the Dazu Rock Carvings, one of China's great sculptural sites and a UNESCO World Heritage listing since 1999. The carvings were made between the seventh and thirteenth centuries and mix Buddhist, Taoist and Confucian subjects, with the Baodingshan group the most ambitious. Roughly two hours by road each way, with lunch included.

• Dazu Rock Carvings, inscribed by UNESCO in 1999
• More than 50,000 statues across 75 protected sites
• Baodingshan's reclining Buddha and the Wheel of Life
• Tang and Song dynasty sculpture, 7th to 13th centuries
• Lunch at a local restaurant near the site
• Private vehicle, roughly 2 hours each way

• Meals as listed in the daily itinerary (breakfasts and lunches as shown)
• Private air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver throughout
• English-speaking local guide (Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian or Japanese on request)
• All entrance fees for the sites listed, including shuttle buses, eco-buses and cable cars where the site requires them
• Local handling and coordination service throughout the programme
• Bottled water (2 bottles per person per day) and audio headsets where group size requires them
• Travel accident insurance for the duration of the tour

• International air tickets and any domestic flights not listed in the itinerary
• China visa or visa-free entry documentation fees
• Meals not specified in the daily itinerary and all beverages/alcohol
• Tips for guides, drivers and hotel staff (suggested USD 8-12 per person per day)
• Personal expenses: laundry, telephone, minibar, shopping
• Optional activities and any item not listed under Price Includes
• Single-room supplement if a traveller requires a room alone

Please read the notes below before you book. They cover entry formalities, pace, weather and what to bring.

Q: Is this tour private or shared?
A: It is a private tour. Only your own party travels with the guide and vehicle, so the pace and the order of stops can be adjusted on the day.

Q: What is the best season for this itinerary?
A: April to June and September to November bring the mildest weather and clearest light. The programme runs year round, and we adjust the daily timings in mid-summer and winter.

Q: Can you handle dietary requirements and accessibility needs?
A: Yes. Vegetarian, halal, gluten-free and allergy-aware menus are arranged when you tell us in advance. Step-free and low-mobility versions of the route can also be planned.

Q: How do we book and pay?
A: Send us your travel dates and group size for a same-day quotation. A deposit confirms the booking, the balance is due before arrival, and prices are guaranteed for 7 days.