Geo: 29.6809, 105.721Dazu is famous for its rock carving of Buddhist, Confucian and Taoist influences. Carvings (about 50 000 statues) were done within caves and on cliffs. The oldest statues date back from the Tang Dynasty (about 650 AD) but work was carried on until the Song dynasty (12th century). Some sculptures are very tall, others are vey small, most are painted (and the paints remains) and others are plain but all are very refined. The details are just stunning. Just have a look for yourselves.Dazu est connu pour ses gravures dans la pierre (à même la roche) qui sont d'influence à la fois Bouddhiste, Taoïste et Confucéenne. Les sculptures ont été réalisées dans des caves ou bien à même la falaise. Les plus anciennes datent de la dynastie Tang (environ 650 avant JC) mais des
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