Dazu Rock Carvings
Nanshan Rock Carving
Standing at the southeast of Dazu County, the Taoism doctrine is the main theme in this part. Taoist gods' figures are carved vividly .The cave of Sanqing demonstrates the Taoist gods' ranking in the Song Dynasty (960－1279). Therefore, tourists will be impressed by these colorful clay creations.
Shizhuanshan Rock Carving
This section is 25 kilometers (about 15.5 miles) from the southwest of Dazu County. The niche of Confucius and that of Lao Tzu can be seen here. Buddhist, Taoist and Confucius statues are integrated in this part which is quite rare in Chinese grotto art.
Shimenshan Rock Carving
Around 20 kilometers (about 12.4miles) from the eastern part of Dazu County, the Shimenshan Rock Carving combines Buddhist and Taoist statues, but the later one predominates. In addition to these stone figures, there are also some inscriptions and remarks beside the figures. Representaion of some gods' figures are lifelike and vivid. For example, outside the niche of the Great Jade Emperor stands the statuary of Shun Feng Er, meaning “Favorable Wind Ears”, which looks as if he is looking into the distance. Another figure included is Chien Li Yen, meaning “Thousand League Eyes”, which looks as if he is listening to something attentively.
Many statues show the Buddhist and the Confucius doctrines, particularly the filial piety. In 1999, the Dazu Rock Carving was ranked as a World Cultural Heritage Site. Every year many thousands of tourists from home and abroad come to visit.
Travel Tips:
You may take a bus at the Caiyuan Ba, Chongqing Municipal to the Dazu County Bus Station (CNY 45). There are two bus stations at the Dazu County; one for long distances another for short distance. After arriving at Long-Distanced Bus Station of the Dazu County two hours later, you may hire a rickshaw (CNY 2) to the Short-Distanced Bus Station. Taking a bus to the Baodingshan (CNY 3) will take you 20 minutes to arrive at the entrance of this spot. At last you will take a rickshaw to the ticket office.
Source: english.cqnews.net
Editor: Xu Xinlei
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