Not Shanxi! A World Heritage Site 1 hour from Chongqing

A hidden gem recommended by the People's Bank of China One of the filming locations for the 2025 Spring Festival Gala in Chongqing Yungang is too cold, but this place is great all year round 🗺️[Recommended Route] Dazu Rock Carvings Scenic Area ➡️ Take the scenic area bus to Baoding Mountain ➡️ Dazu Rock Carvings Museum ➡️ Baoding Mountain Rock Carvings ➡️ Shengshou Temple ➡️ Return to the scenic area bus stop and take the bus down the mountain ⚠️ If you buy a joint ticket for Baoding Mountain Rock Carvings and Beishan Rock Carvings, you need to drive or take a bus to Beishan after visiting Dazu Rock Carvings Scenic Area. The drive takes about 20–30 minutes. Dazu Rock Carvings Scenic Area 🎫｜Tickets: Baoding Mountain + Beishan joint ticket CNY 115, Baoding Mountain CNY 95 ⏰｜Opening Hours: Open all year round, 9:00–18:00 🅿️｜Parking: Park at Dazu Rock Carvings Scenic Area parking lot, then walk a few minutes to the scenic area ❤️[Travel Tips] ❶ Baoding Mountain Rock Carvings are very fun, so plan to spend 3–4 hours here ❷ Visitors can get up close to the rock carvings, as there are almost no fences. Please do not touch the relics. ❸ Beishan Rock Carvings and Baoding Mountain Rock Carvings are far apart, and there is no scenic area bus. You need to drive or take a bus.