Dazu Rock Carvings
Dazu, China UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Dazu Rock Carvings is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an archaeological site in Dazu, China. It is classified as a Chinese AAAAA-rated tourist attraction and is one of the 130 sights of China listed on this website. It is also ranked 72nd among the country's sights in terms of English Wikipedia lookups.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to August, when daily highs reach 30 °C, but these months also see the most rain, with up to 254 mm in July. The driest months are January and December, which have about 6 rainy days and highs around 10 °C to 11 °C. April and May offer moderate temperatures with highs between 21 °C and 25 °C.
Luzhou Yunlong Airport is the nearest airport, located 79 km away, while Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is 91 km from the site. The location is 1,494 km from Beijing. The site is open from 08:30 to 16:30, though no tickets are sold after 16:10.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is July, with about 254 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 10 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 20 | 16 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 23 | 26 | 47 | 95 | 156 | 232 | 254 | 202 | 152 | 84 | 46 | 26 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
