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Baoding Mountain

The cliff (grotto) carvings on Baoding Mountain are 15 kilometers northeast of Dazu County and were excavated in the sixth year of Chunxi (1179) in the Southern Song Dynasty. Baoding Mountain is one of the holy places of Buddhism. There is a saying that "go up to Emei and go down to Baoding". The stone carvings of Baoding Mountain are centered on Dafowan, with Xiaofowan, Inverted Pagoda, Longtou Mountain, Shushi Mountain, and Huangjuepo to the east, Gaoguanyin to the south, Guangguangshan, Songlinpo, and Buddha Rock to the west, and Yanwan to the north. , Longtan, Opposite Buddha, etc., there are 13 landscapes. Among them, the stone carvings in Dafo Bay are the largest, have the highest artistic value, and are the best preserved. Dafo Bay is a horseshoe-shaped mountain bay. On the cliff about 500 meters long and 15-30 meters high, there are more than 10,000 statues of various sizes carved. There are also inscriptions recording the origin of Baodingshan statues and the historical facts of Buddhist esoteric Buddhism. The Dafowan stone statues are carved in the shape of a cliff according to the mountain terrain. They have tall reliefs, a wide range of themes, connected niches and caves, a rigorous layout, and a spectacular atmosphere. The Buddha statues are novel in conception, skillful in carving, and rich in secular color. The contents are mostly Buddhist stories, and the main statues include "Six Paths of Reincarnation", "Transformation of Parents' Gratitude Sutra", "Transformation of Hell", etc. The images are lifelike and have profound meanings.

Beishan

The Beishan cliff (grotto) stone carvings are located two kilometers north of Dazu County. They were excavated in the first year of Jingfu (892) of Emperor Zhaozong of the Tang Dynasty and continued through the Five Dynasties and Two Song Dynasties. There are nearly ten thousand statues in Fowan, Yingpan Slope, Guanyin Slope, Beita Temple, Fo'er Rock and other places. Among the stone carvings in Beishan, Fowan statues are the most concentrated, and there is No. 290 in the cave. On the cliff, which is more than 300 meters long and 7 meters high, there are 6 tablets, 55 inscriptions and statues, 8 sutra buildings, a picture of "Manjushri's Treatment of Diseases" inscribed in relief, and 264 stone statues and niches. The Buddha statues in Fowan are exquisitely carved, handsome in posture and unique in style. The "Samantabhadra" statue in the "Xin Shen Chai Cave" is exquisite and is known as the "Oriental Venus"; the "Zhuanlunzang Sutra Cave" is known as the "Stone Sculpture Palace"; the "Wei Junjing Monument", "Cai Jing Monument", The "Old Classical Stele of Filial Piety" is unique in the world. It is not only a treasure of calligraphy, but also can fill in the gaps in historical materials, and is of extremely high value. The Fowan Stone Carvings are divided into two areas: north and south. Most of the southern areas are works from the late Tang and Five Dynasties, and most of the northern areas are works from the two Song Dynasties. The works of the late Tang Dynasty feature dignified and plump characters, rich temperaments, simple clothes and smooth lines. The works of the Five Dynasties period are exquisite, colorful, and the clothing has evolved from simple to complex. They have gradually got rid of the influence of foreign cultures and have the characteristics of the transitional period of stone sculptures. The works of the Song Dynasty have very prominent national characteristics.

Ticket for Beishan Cliff Carvings: 40 yuan

Furong Cave

Furong Cave is located on the bank of Furong River 4 kilometers away from Jiangkou Town, Wulong County. It was founded in 1993 Discovered in May. The main cave of Furong Cave is 2,700 meters long and has a total area of ??37,000 square meters. Among them, the "Brilliant Hall" covers an area of ??11,000 square meters and is the most spectacular. The stalactite types in the cave almost include the sedimentary characteristics of nearly 30 types of caves in the world. Among them are stone waterfalls and stone curtains 15 meters wide and 21 meters high, palm-shaped stalagmites as smooth as jade, curled stones and stone flowers as bright as stars, etc. Their large number, beautiful shape, clean texture, and wide distribution make It is rare in China. The red coral and canine-shaped calcite crystals in the water purification basin are even more precious. A large number of secondary chemical deposition forms form dozens of dazzling landscapes. The main attractions in the cave include Jinluan Palace, Leifeng Pagoda, Jade Pillar Qingtian, Yulin Qionghua, Undersea Dragon Palace, Giant Screen Waterfall, Ishida Pearl, Reproductive Divine Pillar, Coral Yaochi, etc. Visiting Furong Cave makes people feel the magical creation of nature.

Ticket: 25 yuan

Simian Mountain Scenic Area

Simian Mountain Natural Scenic Area is located in Jiangjin City, 140 kilometers away from Chongqing City. The mountains are high in the south and low in the north. The highest peak, Centipede Ridge, is 1,709.4 meters above sea level, and the lowest point is 560 meters above sea level. Covering an area of ??240 square kilometers. It has a humid subtropical monsoon climate, with an average temperature of 13.7°C and a precipitation of 1522.3 mm.

The waterfalls in Simian Mountain are the most spectacular. Large and small waterfalls pour and surge, raising smoke all over the sky and roaring, and their power can be felt miles away. The Shuikou Temple Waterfall is 94 meters high and hangs under a natural cave. It is a unique sight. The Yuanyang Waterfall is flying in unison, stimulating people's reverie.

The Honghai Lake in the scenic area is crystal clear and winds through deep mountains, canyons and vast forests. Boating on the lake is refreshing.

Simian Mountain is my country’s “treasure house of species genes”, with more than 1,500 species of plants and 19 species of rare and endangered plants. Among them, Cynophylla striata is a prehistoric relict plant 350 million years ago. There are 207 species of animals in Simian Mountain, including 16 species of national key protected animals and 8 species of provincial protected animals.

Transportation: There are dozens of buses every day from Chongqing Bus Station and Jiaochangkou Bus Station to Jiangjin or Simianshan Town; you can also take a train or ship to Jiangjin, and then take a bus to Simianshan Town.

Ticket: 60 yuan