Nestled in the lush hills of Dazu County, near Chongqing in southwest China, the Baoding Mountain Rock Carvings are one of the most exceptional and well-preserved examples of ancient Chinese rock art. As the crown jewel of the Dazu Rock Carvings complex, they were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999 for their "aesthetic quality," "rich diversity of subject matter," and their profound secular and religious significance.

The Beishan site is one of the core areas of the Dazu Rock Carvings, renowned for its exquisite and elegant statues. The table below compares the two main sites open to the public for your convenience.

The Dazu Rock Carvings Museum is a modern cultural institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich heritage of the Dazu Rock Carvings, a UNESCO World Heritage Site . It is the largest石窟寺 (grotto temple) specialized museum in China