Dazu · HISTORIC SCULPTURE

Stories carved in stone at Dazu

Look at how a sequence of figures and scenes turns a rock face into a story.

Historic cliffside stone figures at Baodingshan, photographed in 2006 — Gisling · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Original
Archival Baodingshan photograph from 2006; it does not show current access conditions.

A few things to notice

01 · Whole scene

Step back and follow the figures across the cliff.

02 · Small details

Look at faces, clothing and objects carved into the stone.

03 · Setting

Notice how the figures fit the rock rather than a museum plinth.

Want to visit?

Baodingshan is one part of the historic Dazu Rock Carvings. It is an outdoor heritage visit, not a sculpture-making workshop. The visitor centre and carving area are separate; check the official entrance route and current access before leaving.

Baodingshan Rock Carvings
宝顶山石刻景区
重庆市大足区宝顶镇
Baoding Town, Dazu District, Chongqing

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