Dazu Rock Carvings

Last updated 2026-11-14 — Dazu is located in the southeast of Sichuan Province, on the upper reaches of the He River, a tributary of the Tuo River. In areas such as Beishan, Shimenshan, Baodingshan, and Shizhuan Mountain within the county, there are over 40 rock carving sites that were initially created in the late Tang Dynasty, continued through the Five Dynasties period, and were finally completed during the Southern Song Dynasty. These carvings include more than 50,000 statues, earning Dazu the title "Hometown of Rock Carvings."…