• Changzhou Gucheng Parking Lot - Start your day in Changzhou Ancient City, a riverside settlement in Dazu with a rich history spanning over a thousand years. Once the administrative center of Changzhou Prefecture, this charming old town boasts stone-paved streets, traditional wooden houses, guild halls, and small temples that showcase its Tang and Song Dynasty heritage. It’s a delightful spot to take a stroll, savor local snacks, and experience the daily life of the Dazu area before visiting the rock carvings.
• The Dazu Rock Carvings - Next, proceed to Baodingshan (with an English-speaking guide or instructor), home to the most remarkable collection of the Dazu Rock Carvings, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for their exceptional religious art and vivid depictions of medieval Chinese life. Here, a walkway leads you past massive rock reliefs carved between the 12th and 13th centuries, featuring intricate Buddhist figures, narrative panels, and expressive faces that are impressively preserved. Your guide will highlight significant details and explain the integration of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucian philosophies in the carvings.

Following this, visit the Beishan Stone Carvings (with an English guide or explore independently). Dating from the late Tang to the Southern Song dynasties, these carvings are celebrated for their grand scale, rich Buddhist and Taoist themes, and intricately detailed statues carved along a 300-meter cliff face, earning them the title of a “museum of Tang and Song Buddhist sculpture.”

• Ciqikou Ancient Town - (If an English guide is selected) In the late afternoon, travel back towards Chongqing and stop at Ciqikou Ancient Town, a vibrant historic district on the Jialing River. Once a bustling porcelain port, today Ciqikou is renowned for its old streets, traditional courtyard houses, temples, and teahouses, as well as a diverse array of street food. You can meander through the stone lanes, visit a temple or riverside pier, taste local snacks, and immerse yourself in the blend of history and everyday life as the lanterns begin to illuminate.

• Admission fees
• Entrance fees
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• English Speaking Local Tour Guide

• Meals
• Gratuities

Discover the fascinating history and culture to the west of Chongqing on an enriching full-day tour, featuring visits to two historic towns and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Begin your adventure in Changzhou Ancient City, where you can wander along stone-paved streets flanked by traditional wooden houses and local temples. Next, be captivated by the remarkable Baodingshan section of the Dazu Rock Carvings, celebrated for its breathtaking Buddhist art and historical importance. Continue to the Beishan Rock Carvings, noted for their impressive scale, diverse themes, and intricate carvings. Conclude your day at Ciqikou Ancient Town (if opting for an English guide), renowned for its lively streets and delectable street food as lanterns illuminate the night sky.

• Visit Changzhou Ancient Town to immerse in its rich history
• Explore the UNESCO-listed Dazu Rock Carvings with an expert guide
• Savor local snacks and the vibrant ambiance of Ciqikou Ancient Town
• Enjoy a personalized experience in a small group (maximum 15 travelers).
• This tour operates with a “Guaranteed Departure” policy, meaning that even if the minimum group size is not met, the tour will still proceed as scheduled to ensure your travel plans remain uninterrupted. You will enjoy the same high-quality service regardless of the final group number
• Not recommended for babies under 1 year

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.