Major city · China
Dazu大足区
Give Dazu one full day for Baodingshan and Beishan carvings, or two nights if you also want Nanshan and Shimenshan; skip it if you only have a Chongqing city break.
Dazu is a district of Chongqing Municipality, about 55 km west of the city centre, built around the UNESCO-listed Dazu Rock Carvings — five cliff sites carved between the 9th and 13th centuries. Baodingshan is the headline site and needs half a day; Beishan is a 30-minute walk from the bus stations and works as an afternoon. Most travellers come as a day trip from Chongqing, but one night in Dazu removes the 1.5–2 hour bus each way and lets you see two sites properly.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid, heavy rain), Chinese New Year week
- Airport
- CKG
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 7
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
- China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
- China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
- China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
- China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Dazu110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Dazu, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 (≈ US$30) carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones…China-wide
- SIM or eSIMA roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.China-wide
- Tap waterNot for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1), and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms.China-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.China-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/I. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.China-wide
- SafetyDazu is a low-crime district and the main risks are practical: summer heat and downpours, uneven steps and wet stone at the cliff sites…
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire · 120 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums and palaces close on Mondays; the Forbidden City too (outside holidays).China-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCKG Chongqing Jiangbei International (About 100 km (62 mi) and 1.5 h by car; seven daily coaches to Dazu leave from the coach station between Terminals 2A…CKG Chongqing Jiangbei International (About 62 mi (100 km) and 1.5 h by car; seven daily coaches to Dazu leave from the coach station between Terminals 2A…
- Getting aroundTaxis start at ¥5 (≈ under US$1) daytime (¥6 (≈ under US$1) at night) for the first 2 km (1.2 mi), then about ¥1.2 (≈ under US$1) per 0.5 km (0.3 mi).Taxis start at ¥5 (≈ under US$1) daytime (¥6 (≈ under US$1) at night) for the first 1.2 mi (2 km), then about ¥1.2 (≈ under US$1) per 0.3 mi (0.5 km).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥15–30 (≈ US$3–5)
- Street or quick mealNoodle bowl or rice plate in Longgang¥15–35 (≈ US$3–5)
- Beerdraught in a restaurant / can at a convenience store¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3)¥5–10 (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi across the urban areaMeter starts at ¥5 daytime, ¥6 after 22:00.Meter starts at ¥5 daytime, ¥6 after 10:00 PM.¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per personCN¥80 (≈ US$12)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, mid-range hotel, a night, per roomCN¥320 (≈ US$45)
- High-end bedDouble room, mid-range hotel, a night, per roomCN¥600 (≈ US$85)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥250 (≈ US$35) · Mid CN¥450 (≈ US$65) · High CN¥800 (≈ US$120)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CKG Chongqing Jiangbei International (About 100 km (62 mi) and 1.5 h by car; seven daily coaches to Dazu leave from the coach station between Terminals 2A and 2B. Metro Line 3 links the airport to Chongqing North for high-speed trains to Dazu South.)CKG Chongqing Jiangbei International (About 62 mi (100 km) and 1.5 h by car; seven daily coaches to Dazu leave from the coach station between Terminals 2A and 2B. Metro Line 3 links the airport to Chongqing North for high-speed trains to Dazu South.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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10°C (49°F)49°F (10°C)
Feb
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
27°C (80°F)80°F (27°C)
Jun
not flagged
29°C (83°F)83°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
Best
16°C (62°F)62°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
11°C (51°F)51°F (11°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (40°F)40°F (4°C) low), wettest Jun (16 rain days), driest Jan (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Dazu: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (49°F)49°F (10°C)
4°C (40°F)40°F (4°C)
8 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (44°F)44°F (6°C)
9 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (49°F)49°F (10°C)
11 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (58°F)58°F (14°C)
13 rd
May
27°C (80°F)80°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
15 rd
Jun
29°C (83°F)83°F (29°C)
21°C (69°F)69°F (21°C)
16 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (74°F)74°F (23°C)
15 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (67°F)67°F (20°C)
13 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
15°C (60°F)60°F (15°C)
12 rd
Nov
16°C (62°F)62°F (16°C)
11°C (51°F)51°F (11°C)
9 rd
Dec
11°C (51°F)51°F (11°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taxis start at ¥5 daytime (¥6 at night) for the first 2 km, then about ¥1.2 per 0.5 km. Shared Songuo e-bikes need the app or a WeChat/Alipay mini-program, identity verification and no deposit; ¥2 for the first 4 km. Bus 205 runs from the bus stations to the Baodingshan visitor centre, roughly ¥3–6 and 30–45 min. Dazu South high-speed station is 37 km from the carvings, so most people use the bus stations instead.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 2–2.5 h
High-speed train from Dazu South to Chongqing West, 26–33 min, ¥40 (≈ US$6) second class; or coach from Dazu bus station, 1.5–2 h, ¥43 (≈ US$7)
The usual base for Dazu; the train is faster but the station is 37 km (23 mi) out.The usual base for Dazu; the train is faster but the station is 23 mi (37 km) out.
Tongnan
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Coach or car west along the Chengdu–Chongqing corridor
Check departures at the Dazu Passenger Transport Centre before committing.
Wulong
overnightDoor to door: 4 h+
Train or coach via Chongqing, then onward bus
Karst scenery; too far for a return day from Dazu.
Door to door: 2–2.5 h
High-speed train from Dazu South to Chengdu East, 55–73 min, ¥108 (≈ US$16) second class
Eight trains a day; a clean onward leg rather than a day trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Longgang (Dazu old town)
Around the two bus stations on Shuangta Road and Longzhong Road; walkable to Beishan, buses to Baodingshan. Best for a one-night stop.
Baodingshan scenic area
Guesthouses near the visitor centre; saves the morning bus but little else is within walking distance.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥250–400 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥400–700 (≈ US$60–100) excl. bed
- High
- ¥700 (≈ US$100)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, mid-range hotel1 × 1 night × CN¥320 | CN¥320 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥450 | CN¥900 |
| Baodingshan + Beishan combination ticket, peak season2 × CN¥150 | CN¥300 |
| Baodingshan scenic-area transport, round trip2 × CN¥22 | CN¥44 |
| Bus 205 to the visitor centre, each way2 × CN¥3 | CN¥6 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × CN¥100 | CN¥200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥177 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥974 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,947≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in yuan; long-distance transport excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Noodle bowl or rice plate in Longgang | ¥15–35 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Coffee | ¥15–30 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Beer: draught in a restaurant / can at a convenience store | ¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3) / ¥5–10 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Taxi across the urban areaMeter starts at ¥5 daytime, ¥6 after 22:00.Meter starts at ¥5 daytime, ¥6 after 10:00 PM. | ¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Songuo shared e-bike, first 4 kmApp or WeChat/Alipay mini-program; no deposit. | ¥2 (≈ under US$1) |
| Dazu Rock Carvings Digital Cinema | ¥80 (≈ US$12) |
| Beishan night tourNight tour runs 19:00–23:00; confirm at the gate.Night tour runs 7:00 PM–11:00 PM; confirm at the gate. | Included with the Beishan ticket |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Baodingshan ticket sales stop at 16:00 and the visitor centre at 16:10; arrive by early afternoon.Baodingshan ticket sales stop at 4:00 PM and the visitor centre at 4:10 PM; arrive by early afternoon.
- The Dazu Rock Carvings Museum closes on Mondays.
- Dazu South station is 37 km (23 mi) from the carvings — do not plan to walk or taxi cheaply from there.Dazu South station is 23 mi (37 km) from the carvings — do not plan to walk or taxi cheaply from there.
- Summer downpours are sudden and heavy; carry a poncho, not just an umbrella.
- Most buildings have no heating, so winter nights indoors are colder than the daytime temperature suggests.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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请带我去这个地址Please take me to this address
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
No embassies in Dazu; most are in Beijing, with consulates-general in Chengdu and Chongqing (check your own country's list).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Chongqing West → Dazu South, high-speed: ¥40 (≈ US$6) second class, 26–33 min
- Chengdu East → Dazu South, high-speed: ¥108 (≈ US$16) second class, 55–73 min
- Caiyuanba bus station (Chongqing) → Dazu: ¥43 (≈ US$7), 1.5–2 h
- Taxi, Jiangbei Airport → Dazu: ¥250–350 (≈ US$35–50) including tolls, about 1.5 h
Say or show
- 你好 — Hello (nǐ hǎo)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxie)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián)
- 售票处在哪里？ — Where is the ticket office? (shòupiàochù zài nǎlǐ)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma)
- 请带我去这个地址 — Please take me to this address (qǐng dài wǒ qù zhège dìzhǐ)
Alipay or WeChat Pay is close to essential for e-bikes, small shops and tickets; set it up before you arrive.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Dazu. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid, heavy rain), Chinese New Year week · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for CKG: last coach and last high-speed connection field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Longgang bus-station cluster, Beishan, Baodingshan visitor centre and museum.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (visitor centre 16:10, Baodingshan 16:00, museum Monday closure) and eat pages with last orders.
- Ticket-combination calculator so A–D bundles and single tickets can be compared before buying.