Beishan Rock Carvings (North Mountain) (北山摩崖造像)

At a glance

• Where it is: North Mountain (Beishan), north of Dazu town, Dazu District, Chongqing
• How long to allow: 2–3 hours
• Ticket & access: Beishan Rock Carvings adult ticket ¥70; a combined Baodingshan+Beishan ticket runs about ¥120 (off-season) / ¥140 (peak season). Opening roughly 9:00–18:00 (last

What it is

The Beishan (North Mountain) rock carvings are one of the two main components of the Dazu Rock Carvings, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in Dazu District, Chongqing. Centred on the Dafowan valley, the grottoes span several dynasties and are prized for their delicate, refined carving and Buddhist, Daoist and Confucian subject matter. They are known as the artistic/technical counterpoint to the larger Baodingshan site ('北山看门道，宝顶看热闹').

Why it's worth the stop

• UNESCO World Cultural Heritage rock carvings
• Exquisitely detailed, multi-dynasty Buddhist cave sculpture
• Quieter than Baodingshan — ideal for slow, close-up viewing

Getting there

No metro; take intercity rail/bus to Dazu, then a local bus (Dazu has shuttle connections between the bus station and Baodingshan/Beishan), or taxi.

Tickets and opening hours

Beishan Rock Carvings adult ticket ¥70; a combined Baodingshan+Beishan ticket runs about ¥120 (off-season) / ¥140 (peak season). Opening roughly 9:00–18:00 (last admission 16:30). Note: the night-light display was suspended (from Sept 2026) for equipment overhaul — check for reopening.

Practical details

• Where it is: North Mountain (Beishan), north of Dazu town, Dazu District, Chongqing
• How long to allow: 2–3 hours
• Buy the combined Dazu pass if you also plan Baodingshan — better value.
• Go early and mid-week; it is far less crowded than Baodingshan.

Last updated: September 2026. Chongqing travel.

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