# Thousand Buddha Cliff (千佛崖)

Jiuzhaigou and Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province · Southwest, China · Guidebook rating: 3/5
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## Key facts

- **Admission:** ¥50
- **Opening hours:** 8:00–18:00 (summer), 8:00–17:30 (winter)
- **Time needed:** 3–4 hours
- **Address:** Located on the bank of the Jialing River, 4 km north of Guangyuan city centre
- **Getting there:** Take a train from Chengdu to Guangyuan, then a local bus that goes directly to the scenic area.
- **Good for:** History & Culture

## About Thousand Buddha Cliff

The cliffs on the east bank of the Jialing River are covered with rock-carved Buddhist figures that began in the Southern and Northern Dynasties, flourished in the Tang Dynasty and continued into the Qing Dynasty. The site stretches more than 200 metres long and 40 metres high, with niches and caves arranged across as many as 13 tiers. Despite wars across the centuries, more than 7,000 carvings survive. Many have lost their heads or arms, yet the overall effect is still highly impressive. In style, the plump human figures and openwork carving techniques differ from those of the Central Plains, giving the site outstanding artistic value.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 380. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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