Buddhist sculptures at the Dazu Rock Carvings scenic spot in southwest China's Chongqing are seen in this photo taken on August 22, 2023. /CGTN
Buddhist sculptures at the Dazu Rock Carvings scenic spot in southwest China's Chongqing are seen in this photo taken on August 22, 2023. /CGTN
A statue of Guanyin featuring nearly 1,000 arms, known as the Goddess of Mercy, at the Dazu Rock Carvings scenic spot in southwest China's Chongqing is seen in this photo taken on August 22, 2023. The Guanyin statue, which has a history of more than 800 years, reopened to the public in 2015 after eight years of restoration. /CGTN
A statue of Guanyin featuring nearly 1,000 arms, known as the Goddess of Mercy, at the Dazu Rock Carvings scenic spot in southwest China's Chongqing is seen in this photo taken on August 22, 2023. The Guanyin statue, which has a history of more than 800 years, reopened to the public in 2015 after eight years of restoration. /CGTN
Tourists visit the Dazu Rock Carvings scenic spot in southwest China's Chongqing, August 22, 2023. /CGTN
Tourists visit the Dazu Rock Carvings scenic spot in southwest China's Chongqing, August 22, 2023. /CGTN
Buddhist sculptures at the Dazu Rock Carvings scenic spot in southwest China's Chongqing are seen in this photo taken on August 22, 2023. /CGTN
Buddhist sculptures at the Dazu Rock Carvings scenic spot in southwest China's Chongqing are seen in this photo taken on August 22, 2023. /CGTN
Buddhist sculptures at the Dazu Rock Carvings scenic spot in southwest China's Chongqing are seen in this photo taken on August 22, 2023. /CGTN
Buddhist sculptures at the Dazu Rock Carvings scenic spot in southwest China's Chongqing are seen in this photo taken on August 22, 2023. /CGTN
Buddhist sculptures at the Dazu Rock Carvings scenic spot in southwest China's Chongqing are seen in this photo taken on August 22, 2023. /CGTN
Buddhist sculptures at the Dazu Rock Carvings scenic spot in southwest China's Chongqing are seen in this photo taken on August 22, 2023. /CGTN
Buddhist sculptures at the Dazu Rock Carvings scenic spot in southwest China's Chongqing are seen in this photo taken on August 22, 2023. /CGTN
Buddhist sculptures at the Dazu Rock Carvings scenic spot in southwest China's Chongqing are seen in this photo taken on August 22, 2023. /CGTN
The Dazu Rock Carvings, a renowned UNESCO World Heritage site in southwest China's Chongqing, dates back from between the 9th and 13th centuries and largely features reliefs that have been carved into open rock faces. Comprised of 75 protected sites containing some 50,000 statues, the Dazu Rock Carvings are considered as outstanding evidence of the harmonious synthesis of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism.