ancient ruins
Dazu Rock Carvings
A UNESCO collection of over 50,000 exquisite religious stone carvings from the 7th to 13th centuries in 75 cliff-side sites near Chongqing.
7 km · about 15 min drive
Chongqing, China · Asia
Zhong’ao is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Gaoping, 7km from Dazu Rock Carvings.
Zhong’ao is a town located in Chongqing, China. With a population of 31,118, it is an important destination in Asia.
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Dazu District (Chinese: 大足区; pinyin: Dàzú Qū) is a district of Chongqing, China, bordering Sichuan province to the northwest. It is where the famous Dazu Rock Carvings, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located. Dazu Lotus Manor is a tourist attraction with many lotus plants, some bred from seeds sent to space.
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Zhong’ao is located in Chongqing, China, Asia. The coordinates are 29.7650 latitude, 105.6664 longitude.
Zhong’ao has a population of approximately 31,118 people, making it a town in China.
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A UNESCO collection of over 50,000 exquisite religious stone carvings from the 7th to 13th centuries in 75 cliff-side sites near Chongqing.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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