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Drive approx. 120km (2 hours) from Chongqing to Dazu.
Attractions:
– Explore Dazu Rock Carvings, including Baoding Mountain (featuring the Thousand-Hand Guanyin with 830 golden hands and Sakyamuni’s Nirvana statue, representing the peak of Southern Song stone art).
– Visit Beishan Rock Carvings, showcasing Tang to Song dynasty statues with exquisite and elegant Guanyin figures.
Accommodation: Comfortable hotels in Dazu, conveniently located near the rock carving sites.
Dining:
– Lunch: Quick stop at a highway service area.
– Dinner: Try local specialties like Spicy Chicken and Youting Crucian Carp.
Drive approx. 200km (3.5 hours) to Xiaoxi Chongxiang Temple, then 150km (2.5 hours) to Langzhong.
Attractions:
– Visit Xiaoxi Chongxiang Temple Cliff Statues, home to over 400 Tang and Sui dynasty carvings, including Gandhara-style figures and the Sui-dynasty representative Dipankara Buddha statue.
– Arrive in Langzhong in the afternoon and check in near Langzhong Ancient City.
Accommodation: Local hotels near Langzhong Ancient City, offering easy access to historical streets.
Dining:
– Breakfast: Local snacks in Dazu.
– Lunch: Simple meal en route to Langzhong.
– Dinner: Savor Langzhong specialties such as Zhang Fei Beef (from old shops in the ancient city) or Langyuan Sanjue Soup (beef, steamed buns, vinegar).
Full-day exploration within Langzhong.
Attractions:
– Visit Daxiangshan Cliff Statues: A 10-meter-tall Tang dynasty Maitreya Buddha, surrounded by over 4,000 small Buddhas and Tang-Song inscriptions.
– Explore Huxi Cliff Inscriptions: Southern Song dynasty “Huxi” calligraphy in bold Yan-style regular script.
– Tour Zhuangyuan Cave: A historic site where the three Chen brothers studied in the Northern Song dynasty, blending natural rock caves with cultural heritage.
Accommodation: Same hotels near Langzhong Ancient City.
Dining:
– Breakfast: Local pastries and Baoning Vinegar-flavored dishes.
– Lunch: Traditional Sichuan cuisine in the ancient city, such as Chuanbei Cold Noodles.
– Dinner: Zhang Fei Beef hot pot or braised dishes with local spices.
Drive approx. 300km (4 hours) from Langzhong back to Chongqing.
Attractions:
– Morning: Climb Baita Mountain, visit the viewing platform for a panoramic view of Langzhong, and explore the Ming-Qing dynasty White Pagoda.
– Afternoon: Return to Chongqing, with an optional stop at Hechuan Diaoyu Castle (Southern Song anti-Mongol ruins).
Accommodation: Comfortable hotels in Chongqing city area, convenient for urban exploration.
Dining:
– Lunch: Simple meal en route.
– Dinner: Savor authentic Chongqing Hotpot.
Free exploration in Chongqing city.
Attractions:
– Morning: Visit Ciqikou Ancient Town to experience traditional craftsmanship and snacks.
– Afternoon: Choose between打卡 Liziba Light Rail Traversing Building and exploring Chongqing Three Gorges Museum to learn about Bayu history; or opt for a day trip to Wulong Tiankeng.
Accommodation: Conclude the tour in Chongqing (check-out and departure).
Dining:
– Lunch: Local snacks in Ciqikou, such as Spicy Noodles or Hot and Sour Rice Noodles.
– Dinner: Enjoy specialties like Spicy Chicken or Chongqing-style Xiao Mian (small noodles) before departure.
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