Follow Black Myth: Wukong to Tour China: One of the Eight Great Grottoes in the World

Speaking of grottoes, besides the Yungang Grottoes, the Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing are also quite famous. It is said that the highly discussed Black Myth: Wukong recently filmed here, so let's go check it out! 📍Detailed Address: Baoding Town, Dazu District, Chongqing City 🚗Transportation Guide: Purchase an intercity express bus ticket on 'Yuke Xing' and then transfer to bus 205 to get off at Dazu Rock Carvings. 🕙Opening Hours: 09:00-18:00 💰Ticket Price: 115-160 RMB 🌟Highlights: The Dazu Rock Carvings originated in the late Tang Dynasty and flourished during the Song Dynasty. They have a history of over a thousand years. The scenic area is quite large, with nearly 100,000 statues in total. The carvings are mainly Buddhist, but also incorporate elements of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism. Major attractions include the Baodingshan Rock Carvings, Shimenshan Rock Carvings, and Shizhuanshan Rock Carvings. This place is not only a national 5A tourist attraction but also a World Cultural Heritage site and one of the Eight Great Grottoes in the world. With so many titles, it's definitely worth a visit! 📌Travel Tips: ✅The tour route of the Dazu Rock Carvings is circular. After entering, first visit the museum at the entrance, which has a lot of exhibits and is worth a visit. Then follow the signs to tour the area without retracing your steps. ✅The Thousand-Hand Guanyin Hall at the top of Baoding Mountain is a must-visit. It is said to have a total of 830 hands, and after 8 years of restoration, it looks even more magnificent and imposing. ✅The world's largest half-body reclining Buddha statue is also located here. The prototype is Shakyamuni Buddha, with the upper body about 31 meters long and the lower body submerged in the mountain, giving a sense of immense tranquility. ✅There are two films introducing the Dazu Rock Carvings. One covers the history of the carvings, and the other introduces the details of the carvings. They are very informative and highly recommended. ✅If you plan to visit the Beishan Rock Carvings, it is recommended to go in the evening. The light show from 19:30-21:30 is held here on time. When multimedia meets the thousand-year-old grottoes, it is breathtakingly beautiful.