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Tour Code: CQT-CQT03S
Tour Duration: Approximately 8 hours
Tour Departure / Pick-up: Dazu Grottos
Tour Highlights: Chongqing, Dazu
In the morning drive to Dazu Grottos located 80 kilometers west of Chongqing city. As one of the most famous stone carvings grottos in China, the Dazu Grottoes spread across more than 75 sites in Dazu County, containing over 50,000 stone sculptures. As an UNESCO World Heritage Site, it represents the last highest peak of Chinese Buddhism grotto art in the Chinese Song dynasty (960-1297). There Buddhism was assimilated with Chinese culture. Religion and secularity achieved their perfect balance. Mundane peace and joy blended with divine majesty and sobriety. The visits start from Baoding Mountain. Marvel at the gilded thousand-hand Guanyin with 1,007 arms - each holding an instrument of mercy. Meditate when seeing Wheel of Life, “a mandala of Buddhist samsara”- from heavenly delights to hellish tortures, all bound by earthly desires." Then Travel to Beishan Mountain, the earliest Buddhism carvings in Dazu. It is renowned for exquisite craftsmanship. The arts reflect secularization of Buddhism, blending Confucian, Buddhist, and Taoist philosophies. In the late afternoon, drive back to Chongqing city and service ends.
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I had an absolutely wonderful experience with China Connection Tours, and I would highly recommend them to anyone planning a trip to China. From the very beginning, everything was perfectly organised, professional, and tailored to our needs. A special thank you goes to Ms Candy, who was an outstanding travel coordinator and our constant support throughout the journey. She was extremely helpful, responsive, professional, and attentive to every detail. Thanks to her, the entire trip was smooth, comfortable, and completely stress-free. The selection of hotels was excellent, the guides were knowledgeable and friendly, and the pace of sightseeing was perfectly balanced. We had enough time to explore each place, enjoy the atmosphere, and truly appreciate China without ever feeling rushed. Every part of the itinerary was arranged to the highest standard. I am very grateful to China Connection Tours and especially to Ms Candy for creating such a memorable and enjoyable journey. Everything was handled at the highest level, and I would gladly travel with this company again in the future. Highly recommended!... More
