Beishan Cliffside Statues
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Beishan Cliffside Statues [Source: 17u.com] |
- Location: Dazu County, Sichuan Province
Located 2 kilometers northwest of Dazu County, Sichuan Province, the Beishan Cliffside Statues (北山摩崖造像) were first constructed in 892, the first year of the Jingfu reign of the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and continued for the next 250 years. There are 290 caves, but most statues are located in Buddha Bay. The site is divided into two parts, where the works in the southern part were mostly were completed in the late Tang Dynasty and the Five Dynasties Period (907-960), while those in the northern part were carved during the Song Dynasty.
Travel tips:
- Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Admission: 120 yuan
- Tel: +86-23-43734666
- How to get?there: Take a bus from Dazu County Bus Station.
