These Over 50,000 Stone Statues Are Chongqing's Greatest Legend in the World

Spring Charm of Bei Pagoda Photo by Luo Guojia/In 1940, Liang Sicheng brushed aside overgrown weeds and sat down on a scattered stone, carefully gazing at the surrounding statues. It was a niche of late Tang Dynasty statues, and this moment was frozen by the camera.

More than 70 years later, this photo was included in Liang Sicheng's book "History of Buddhist Statues."

The Liang Sicheng in that lens was at Dazu, Beishan.

Beishan Fo Bay South Area Nos. 49–55 Photographed by Liang Sicheng, Liu Dunzhen, etc. of the China Construction Society in 1940

For Chongqing and even the entire China, the Dazu Rock Carvings have always been a special existence.

In fact, the outside world's understanding of the Dazu Rock Carvings has never truly achieved full interpretation.

Even though the purpose of this article is to present all the beauty of the Dazu Rock Carvings to the public, there is no doubt that due to space limitations, we can only scratch the surface.

As the saying goes, "God's creation favors this place," the Dazu Rock Carvings carry a total of over 50,000 cliff-side statues, and more importantly, they embody the hopes of ancient people since the Tang Dynasty for worldly beauty and all traditional virtues. These cliff-side statues are not only shapes and texts carved on the rock walls but also a monument of stone carvings belonging to Chongqing, China, and even the world.

Baoding Mountain Great Fo Bay No. 29 - Yuanjue Dojo Provided by Dazu Rock Carvings Research Institute

In 1999, the Dazu Rock Carvings were inscribed on the World Heritage List, which is the recognition of the Dazu cliff statues by the entire world. It is also the origin of the phrase "Northern Dunhuang, Southern Dazu." And the Dazu statues, which are as famous as the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, Yungang Grottoes, and Longmen Grottoes, still remain as they have been every day for over a thousand years—holding a flower with a smile or being serene and natural.

Perhaps only when you truly approach these cliff statues can you genuinely feel the frozen beauty of the human world.

01 The Beginning of Dazu Cliff Statues

Let us travel back through the river of time and trace Dazu's history.

According to Mr. Bai Yang's classification of historical eras in "Outline of Chinese History," China is divided into the Mythological Age, Semi-Trusted History Age, and Trusted History Age, with the Xia and Shang dynasties as the beginning of trusted history. Dazu already had human activities during that era, administratively belonging to the Ba State. Later, in 316 BC, the Ba State was destroyed by the Qin State. The Qin set up Ba Commandery in present-day Jiangzhou (Yuzhong District), and Dazu came under Ba Commandery. This marked the beginning of Dazu's entry into the mainstream cultural system.

Image from the Internet

For Dazu, a milestone year was 758 AD, during the reign of Emperor Suzong of Tang, Li Heng. At that time, the An Lushan Rebellion was nearing its end, and Li Yu was appointed crown prince in the same year. It was in this year that Dazu was officially established as a county. Because the area had the Dazu River and the court hoped for "great abundance and great sufficiency" amid the war, the newly established county was named Dazu.

This name has been used to this day.

Jianshanzi Cliff Statues Image from the Internet

The beginning of the Dazu Rock Carvings dates back to 650 AD (the first year of Yonghui in the early Tang Dynasty) with the Jianshanzi Cliff Statues, and they flourished in the 9th–10th centuries.

The 9th–10th centuries were the late Tang Dynasty. At that time, Wei Junjing, the prefect of Chang Prefecture, occupied Dongchuan and stored troops and grain in Dazu. Wei Junjing was originally from Shaanxi and was a minor local official. After the An Lushan Rebellion, he took advantage of the turbulent situation to capture Dazu, appointed himself prefect of Chang Prefecture and commander-in-chief of the four prefectures of Chang, Pu, Yu, and He, and acted as a local hegemon under the title of "Jiedushi." He established Yongchang Stockade on today's Beishan.

Jianshanzi Cliff Statues Image from the Internet

It is said that Wei Junjing, influenced by Buddhism, felt guilty for the countless killings in his military career and sought to atone. He then carved the Heavenly King Vaishravana on the cliff of Longgang Mountain—now Beishan in Dazu. That Heavenly King Vaishravana is considered the beginning of the Dazu Rock Carvings.

02 The Last Monument in the History of Chinese Grottoes

Wei Junjing, who carved the statues on Beishan, could never have imagined that his unintentional act would create Dazu's brilliance over a thousand years later.

After Wei Junjing completed the statue of Heavenly King Vaishravana, local officials, monks, and nuns followed suit, initiating a vigorous movement of cliff statues on Beishan. This statue-carving movement lasted for more than 400 years, and despite changes in times and dynasties, it never stopped.

However, the locations for carvings extended from Beishan to Baoding Mountain, Nanshan, Shizhuan Mountain, and Shimen Mountain, forming a large cliff statue group of over 50,000 statues, making it one of the eight largest grottoes in the world.

Panorama of Baoding Mountain Great Fo Bay Grotto Provided by Dazu Rock Carvings Research Institute

From the Tang Dynasty, through the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, to the Chunyou period of the Southern Song, the Dazu Rock Carvings had nearly 10,000 large and small deities and Buddha statues, each full of vitality with joyful and angry expressions. The carvings of flowers, birds, fish, and dragons were exquisitely crafted, brilliant and dazzling.

Strolling among the carved statues, first look at the signs to calculate their ages, then face the millenniums of time, lift your head in awe—here, chisels have worked for over a thousand years.

Panorama of Beishan Zhuanlunjingzang Cave Photo by Luo Guojia

It must be said that the Dazu Rock Carvings represent the highest level of world grotto art from the 9th to the 13th centuries. Before this, China's two peaks of statue carving were around the 5th and 7th centuries respectively, but by the mid-8th century (after the Tianbao era of Tang), they declined.

At this turning point, the cliff statues in Dazu County, located in the Yangtze River basin, rose abruptly. From the end of the 9th century to the mid-13th century, the Dazu Rock Carvings, represented by the "Five Mountains" cliff statues, were built, forming another peak in the history of Chinese grotto art, extending the history of Chinese grotto art by more than 400 years.

Dazu Rock Carvings Art Museum Photo by Luo Guojia

03 The Dazu Rock Carvings Weep at Their Highest Note

The earliest statues we can see faintly bear the shadow of northern statues—deep lines and thick outlines, strong three-dimensionality, rich colors, and bold strokes reminiscent of swords and swords. At that time, Buddhist statues had just come from the banks of the Ganges, spreading into China along the Silk Road.

As the Tang Dynasty expanded its influence over the world, the statues increasingly exhibited pure joy over time. People raised chickens, played flutes, herded cattle, and even Guanyin had a seductive posture. Those deities and Buddhas, with serene and natural expressions, never seemed aloof; like mortals, each had vivid expressions, brimming with lightness and optimism.

Beishan Shuiguanyin Niche Photo by Luo Guojia

Stories of mortals also became more numerous. The figures of worldly people grew smaller, yet slender and plump, with styles from Southeast Asia, South Asia, and ethnic minority areas like the Dai in Yunnan, blending the strong flavor of the Southwest Silk Road.

From Tang to Song, they became increasingly splendid. In Song Dynasty statues, all birds danced, and flowers curled into layered patterns. Niche No. 245, the Transformation Scene of the Amitayus Sutra, had 539 figures and over 460 artifacts. The celestial musicians, pavilions, and terraces were neither rigid nor repetitive, harmoniously integrated, lively and vibrant.

Beishan Zhuanlunjingzang Cave - Sun and Moon Guanyin Photo by Luo Guojia

One last person worth remembering is Zhao Zhifeng. Starting at the age of twenty, he preached at Baoding Mountain in Dazu and spent over 70 years carving grottoes there, building a Vajrayana dojo. Until the end of his life, he leaned against the cliff every day, watching the final part of Baoding Great Fo Bay, the "Ten Wrathful Deities," take shape day by day.

But at that time, the Mongol army was attacking Sichuan, and Dazu was not spared. Occasional fires of war lingered. That most vivid carving of the "Great Ucchusma Wrathful Deity" left chisel marks unfinished at its base. After these marks, the carved statues of Great Fo Bay came to an abrupt halt.

The day when the stonemasons put down their chisels is no longer known. No one knows that what ended that day was the last climax in the history of Chinese and even world grotto art. The Dazu Rock Carvings remained at the highest level of world grotto art from the 9th to the 13th centuries across six dynasties.

Great Ucchusma Wrathful Deity Image from the Internet

All stone carvings since then have never regained that former glory.

04 The Localization Process of Dazu Carving Techniques

Art is a need after humans achieve stability. Magnificent and large-scale grotto carvings all appeared during times of peace and prosperity—Dunhuang was a necessary route on the Silk Road, where various cultures and arts converged, sedimenting into the Mogao Caves. The Northern Wei set its capital in Pingcheng, concentrating the nation's wealth in that region, thus Yungang emerged.

Beishan Viewing Sutra Transformation Photo by Luo Guojia

After the An Lushan Rebellion, the center of Buddhism shifted to the Bashu region, where northern and southern Buddhist cultures merged. Many literati and skilled craftsmen also came to Bashu with Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, bringing the first artistic peak of Dazu Rock Carvings.

Baoding Mountain Vairocana Dojo Photo by Luo Guojia

Whether by da Vinci or Raphael, art often begins with religion.

The Yungang Grottoes originated earlier, when deities and Buddhas had just risen from the banks of the Ganges and first arrived in China, with a Hu appearance and some Xianbei characteristics. By the Longmen Grottoes, their faces became dignified, with short legs and long bodies, exuding the calmness of Central Plains people. When they came to Dazu, they became even more joyful. This is partly due to the Sinicization of Buddhism.

As Buddhism spread more widely in China, providing the light of the other shore to commoners, the image of the Buddha became increasingly Chinese. But more credit goes to the cultural confidence of the Tang Dynasty.

Zhuanlunjingzang Cave - Sun and Moon Guanyin Head Photo by Luo Guojia

The Nirvana statue, which Liang Sicheng called "a colossal Buddha Nirvana statue carved from the cliff, truly magnificent, probably the first in the country," is in fact not a full-body statue carved according to standard models.

Song Dynasty craftsmen carved the entire statue down to the legs. The great Buddha lies on his right side, as if deeply sinking into the earth, heavy as a mountain. Artistically, this style of using the intangible to represent the tangible is similar to the technique of leaving blank space in Chinese painting.

Doctrinally, such a deep and lonely Nirvana statue is also pure and calming to the mind and body.

Dazu Rock Carvings Sakyamuni Nirvana Scene Photo by Luo Guojia

In CCTV's documentary "Dazu Rock Carvings," the precious inscriptions of craftsmen provide clues to outline the general picture of this group in the Song Dynasty: the Wen family, which lasted over 180 years; the Fu family, skilled in superb techniques; Xu An, who came from the Central Plains—these masters, whose voices and faces are no longer traceable, achieved this final peak in the history of Chinese grotto art.

05 Beauty from the Heavenly Court to the Courtyard

Over six entire dynasties, in Dazu, Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism shed their profound esotericism.

This is probably because Buddhism, upon entering China from India, immediately understood that this was a country that needed stories. Generations of statues in the grottoes stood dignified yet accessible, smiling. People interpreted karma and retribution, seeking blessings, averting disasters, abundant food and clothing, parental kindness... Gradually, more and more stories connected with the bloodline of Chinese history.

Among religious stories, some themes were popular among the masses: the "Nine Dragons Bathing the Prince" statue depicts nine dragons bathing the newborn Prince Siddhartha. On the cliff wall, 6.40 meters high, a large dragon head is carved at the top, with its mouth wide open, from which a clear spring flows—this was a mountain spring skillfully channeled into the dragon's mouth.

Nine Dragons Bathing the Prince Statue Image from the Internet

In addition to religious stories, themes of daily life are also quite vivid.

The Sutra on the Deep Kindness of Parents is divided into two layers, using 11 groups of statues to express the ten kinds of kindness of parents in Confucian filial piety. The story begins with a couple praying to the Buddha for a child. The young couple devoutly worships, hoping for a lovely child. Then the mother becomes pregnant, suffers in childbirth, the young couple happily holds the baby, and later tearfully sends the child off on a distant journey...

Baoding Mountain Chicken Raising Woman Photo by Luo Guojia

The social life scenes reflected in the Baoding cliff statues can be said to have everything: princes, ministers, fishermen, farmers, wood cutters, scholars, and all kinds of figures are vividly depicted.

Wang Zengqi once said that the statues of Dazu Rock Carvings are "full of humanity." Indeed, the carvings here are rich in life—Buddhist themes become reality, the heavenly court becomes a courtyard, lively and jubilant, yet containing earnest exhortations of benevolence, righteousness, goodness, and filial piety.

Baoding Stone Carvings in Snow Scene Photo by Luo Guojia

Standing before these stone statues, you can almost return to scenes of the past. Over the course of a millennium, the Dazu Rock Carvings recorded stories and witnessed stories.

The mortals on the stone walls remain in that era. Under the stone walls, viewers come and go, with various small and large worship of deities and Buddhas, as well as daily entertainment and sightseeing. But this populist orientation did not reduce it to a rural temple fair. Time has left behind sculptors, craftsmen, eminent monks, and pilgrims; the air was once filled with Buddha's names, wooden fish, and laughter of the people.

From the heavenly court to the courtyard, the life of great abundance and sufficiency is frozen on the cliffs in the wind.

06 Each of the Five Mountains Has Its Own Beauty

As we described at the very beginning of this article: In 1940, Liang Sicheng brushed aside overgrown weeds, sat down on a scattered stone, and carefully gazed at the surrounding statues. It was a niche of late Tang statues. This moment was frozen by the camera. The location was Beishan Fo Bay.

Beishan Cliff Statues Image from the Internet

The Beishan cliff statues are still considered the highest in artistic value. Because most of these statues were carved by people who made vows or repaid them, with a devout heart, only the most outstanding craftsmen of the time were commissioned.

At Beishan, the Fo Bay is arranged in a line, with over 7,000 statues. There is the "only such stone stele in the world"—the Ancient Classic of Filial Piety Stele, the internationally famous "Zhuanlunjingzang" statue, and the statue of Samantabhadra, known as the "Oriental Venus."

Beishan Cliff Statues Image from the Internet

If Beishan rock carvings are rich in artistic value, Baoding is more down-to-earth. The lively and vivid themes repeatedly mentioned in various media mostly come from Baoding. The vivid stories and various ingenious designs give Baoding greater appeal.

Baoding is a large Vajrayana dojo built over 70 years by the famous Southern Song monk Zhao Zhifeng. Centered on the Great Fo Bay, it is carved along a horseshoe-shaped natural cliff, with nearly 10,000 cliff statues.

Baoding Mountain Great Fo Bay Photo by Luo Guojia

The Great Fo Bay is about 500 meters long and 15 to 30 meters wide. The carved statues include the Eight Great and Six Supernatural Protectors, the Mind-Only Six Realms Diagram, the Great Vaipulya Dharani Sutra Transformation, the Thousand-Armed Guanyin, and more than 30 other grand cliff statues and cave carvings. The content is so complete that "almost all teachings of a generation are gathered; everything recorded in Buddhist scriptures is listed."

During the Yuan and Ming dynasties, the Great Fo Bay suffered several wars, but the carvings remain intact to this day. The entire statue group unfolds like a long scroll painting. Among them, the most famous are the Song Dynasty Buddha Nirvana, the Three Sages of Huayan, the Ox Herding Pictures, and the Three Grades and Nine Levels of Rebirth.

Baoding Mountain Three Sages of Huayan Photo by Luo Guojia

Nanshan is a concentrated area of Taoist stone carvings. It began in the Northern Song and continued to the Ming and Qing dynasties. There are over 500 Taoist statues, including the Three Pure Ones, the Holy Mother Flying Dragon, as well as the "Sanqing Hall," "Taiqing Pavilion," "Zhenwu Cave," and the historically valuable "He Guangzhen Stele." Taoists consider proper attire as a form of respect, and the Nanshan carvings have beautiful costumes, providing important references for costume research.

Nanshan Grotto No. 5 - Sanqing Cave Heavenly Lords Touring Image Provided by Dazu Rock Carvings Research Institute

Nanshan Grotto No. 5 - Sanqing Cave Provided by Dazu Rock Carvings Research Institute

Shimen Mountain carvings began in the Northern Song and are an area where Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism coexist. Over 300 deities, Jade Emperor, Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, heavenly officials, and ministers gather together, fully displaying the Chinese people's affable and tolerant attitude toward faith.

Shimen Mountain Sanhuang Cave Photo by Luo Guojia

Shimen Mountain Peacock Mingwang Photo by Luo Guojia

Shizhuan Mountain has a temple on it, and outside the temple is a hidden carved area. Four to five thousand Buddha statues are mixed carvings of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism. The statues of Confucius and his ten disciples are extremely rare, and not far away, in Cave No. 8, are Laozi and seven true man masters standing on his left and right.

The carvers of the time, with incredible willpower, created this large-scale group of Chinese Buddhist cliff statues.

Shizhuan Mountain Three Body Buddha Niche Photo by Luo Guojia

07 A Human Treasure Restored

In December 1999, the Dazu Rock Carvings, represented by the "Five Mountains"—Baoding, Beishan, Nanshan, Shimen, and Shizhuan—were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming Chongqing's only World Cultural Heritage.

But at the same time, because of their long carving history, under the influence of natural forces and other factors, the Dazu Rock Carvings have entered a period of rapid weathering.

The most elaborate and beautiful Thousand-Armed Guanyin covers an area of 88 square meters, with 830 hands and eyes carved on the cliff behind. It combines sculpture, color painting, and gold leaf, appearing magnificent. However, after years of wind and rain, it has been severely eroded, showing varying degrees of weathering. The stone of the face and hands has turned into stone powder and chips that fall off.

Baoding Mountain Thousand-Armed Guanyin Photo by Luo Guojia

In May 2008, the State Administration of Cultural Heritage designated the restoration of the Dazu Rock Carvings' Thousand-Armed Guanyin as the "No. 1 Project" for national stone cultural relic protection and organized experts for consultation.

In April 2011, comprehensive restoration of the Thousand-Armed Guanyin began. The approach was: first treat the root cause—reinforce the severely weathered rock body without damaging the surface gold leaf; then treat the surface—including re-attaching gold leaf, restoring color painting, and replenishing missing parts.

From then on, restoration experts from the Chinese Academy of Cultural Heritage, the Dunhuang Academy, and the Longmen Grottoes, together with staff from the Dazu Rock Carvings Research Institute, formed a restoration team of more than 20 people.

June 20, 2014: Group photo of the Thousand-Armed Guanyin restoration team Photo by Luo Guojia

Restorations in previous dynasties could hardly continue the original artist's ideas. In 2019, young experts in Chongqing proposed a new suggestion: using computer imaging to simulate the full-scale proportions of the object to be printed, replicate the missing parts of the stone statue, and then use modern 3D printing technology to print the missing parts.

On March 31, 2015, the final "skincare" phase began. The sealant acted like a "face cream," effectively protecting the "skin" of the Thousand-Armed Guanyin.

With the support of 3D technology, restoration experts studied the carving styles of the Tang and Song dynasties and used stone materials to 3D print the tiny damages such as stone powder and chips on the Thousand-Armed Guanyin. These high-tech fragments were bonded to the missing areas, completing the restoration of the Thousand-Armed Guanyin in less than a month.

Now, the restored Thousand-Armed Guanyin has regained its original lines. Modern technology and classical craftsmanship have achieved an unprecedented miracle in history.

Baoding Mountain Thousand-Armed Guanyin Photo by Luo Guojia

Ancient willpower and modern ingenuity, past craftsmanship and present scientific research—in different eras, humans have used different ways to convey their reverence for art. Time passes, and human skills shine brilliantly in different ways. Together, the ancients and moderns care for these treasures.

The unchanging mountains and rivers, because of their silence, appear even more profound.

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Dazu Rock Carvings Travel Guide

Self-driving: Navigate to Dazu Rock Carvings from downtown Chongqing, about 1 hour by car.

Public transport: Take buses from major bus stations in Chongqing to Dazu District; dozens of departures daily, about 1.5 hours. After arriving at Dazu Bus Station, transfer to Bus 205 to Baoding Mountain Rock Carvings Scenic Area. For Beishan Rock Carvings Scenic Area, take a taxi (about 10 yuan).

Baoding Mountain ticket: 115 yuan; Baoding + Beishan: 140 yuan. Students and seniors aged 60–64 get half price; seniors over 65 are free. The Rock Carvings Museum is free with the scenic area ticket. On-site commentators: 150–200 yuan; discounts may apply if booked through OTA websites.

Opening hours: 9:00–18:00, last entry at 16:30.

Chongqing Dazu Rock Carvings Kaiyuan Guantang Hotel: About 400 yuan per person. Luxury hotel inside Baoding Mountain Rock Carvings Scenic Area, with antique style, within walking distance.

Songtang Bieyuan Hotel: About 200 yuan per person. Near Changzhou Ancient City and Xiangguo Park. The garden landscape has a unique charm, and free Hanfu is provided for guests to take photos.

Songtang Bieyuan Hotel

Huadi Dynasty Grand Hotel: About 400 yuan per person. A long-established first-class hotel in Dazu urban area, with convenient transportation, close to the scenic area, and a rich variety of breakfast.

Zhefei Hotel: 1.5 km from Beishan Rock Carvings, about 15 minutes on foot. Provides free parking, 24-hour coffee service, and self-service breakfast.

Changzhou Ancient City: National 3A-level tourist attraction, located on the outskirts of Dazu city. A historical and cultural city themed "Song Style and Song Charm," built along the river. It includes the Changzhou Government Office, Confucianism Hall, Stage, Embroidery Tower, and Changzhou City Tower about 13 meters high. It is a three-dimensional "Along the River During the Qingming Festival."

Nanshan Park: Covers over 1,700 mu (about 113 hectares), located at the southern end of the city's central axis. An open comprehensive city forest park integrating Dazu rock carving culture and natural ecological scenery, with ecological leisure, fitness, science education, and cultural functions.

Xiangguo Park: Adjacent to Changzhou Ancient City, it is the largest comprehensive park in the district. The antique buildings in the park are very distinctive, and the landscape features like small bridges, flowing water, waterfalls, and pavilions offer ever-changing views, delighting visitors.

Dazu Science and Technology Museum: Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays; open from 10:00 to 17:00, Wednesday to Sunday, free of charge. The museum has 7 permanent exhibition halls, 1 temporary exhibition hall, and 1 science theater. It is currently the largest district-level science museum in Chongqing, where both adults and children can experience the wonders of science.

Longshui Lake: "The West Lake of Dazu," where water and sky merge. The lake is dotted with 108 islands. Visitors can boat on the lake to enjoy the scenery, or experience various jungle adventure activities on Songhe Island, including real-life CS, zip-lining, and archery. The nearby Xunlong Water Park and Longshui Lake Hot Spring Water World perfectly satisfy visitors' expectations for water fun.

Rabbit: Defu Street Rabbit, Longshui Hand-Shredded Rabbit, Yongxi Kou Shui Rabbit

Fish: Youting Crucian Carp, Wenjia Pork Tripe Fish, Yu A Yu, Gongdu Sour Soup Fish House (or Liu Wubang Sour Soup Black Fish), Youwa Youyu, Xiao Crucian Carp

Home-style dishes, barbecue, small seafood, etc.: Huopen Barbecue, Kan Shang Jianghu Cuisine, Hetang Xiaoyuan Hotpot, Li Laotou Home-style Restaurant, Ershixiong Barbecue, Beihaidao Seafood Food Court

Chinese small stir-fry: Fafa Xiaochao, Yixiangju Xiaochao, Xianchu Chinese Food

Snacks: Dingjiapo Potato, Qiangqiang Potato, Juntun Guokui, Longshui Shredded Pork Rice Noodles, Laozhangjia Mutton Rice Noodles, Guoqiao Rice Noodles, Jiaotong Noodle House, Piaoxiang Noodle House, Guoxing Noodle House, She Pangzi Vegetable Liangxia, Guochun Cold Cake, High-Quality Cold Cake, Spicy Dried Tofu (street stalls)

Longshui Shredded Pork Rice Noodles

Dazu Black Goat Meat: Dazu Black Goat is a national-level protected genetic resource for livestock and poultry. It was formed through long-term reproduction and natural closed selection, characterized by large size, fast growth, and high reproductive capacity. The meat is tender with little gamey flavor, suiting the taste of consumers in Southwest China.

Dazu Black Goat Meat

Di'nv Daqu Liquor: Local liquor benefits from excellent water, pure ingredients, good yeast, and mature cellars. It is a strong-aroma type, 60% alcohol by volume. Its characteristics are mellow and refreshing, rich cellar aroma, harmonious flavors, and a long aftertaste.

Dazu Winter Vegetable: With a production history of over 100 years, it is made from the tender tips of mustard greens, pickled for two to three years. The finished product is oily brown in color, with a tender texture, strong fragrance, crisp sweetness, and rich nutrition. It is an excellent seasoning for cooking and has been awarded a National Geographic Indication trademark.

Dazu Bamboo Weaving: Dazu bamboo weaving has a long history, with a wide variety of patterns and exquisite craftsmanship. It is known as the "Home of Bamboo Weaving." Bamboo mats made from bamboo skin are especially popular among tourists for their smoothness, softness, sweat absorption, heat dissipation, and coolness.

Three Famous Teas: Dazu Songming Tea, Shike Sanming Tea, Baoding Kuding Tea. These are famous local specialty tea varieties, fragrant and calming, making them ideal gifts.