4A Tourism Area
Tongnan Giant Buddha Temple (Dafosi) Tourism Area
潼南大佛寺景区
Chongqing, Tongnan·29.7644°N, 106.9528°E
Ticket Price
CNY 60 (includes incense), students CNY 30
Duration
1-2 hours
About Tongnan Giant Buddha Temple (Dafosi) Tourism Area
A significant religious and cultural site in Tongnan, Chongqing, featuring historic temples, shrines, and centuries of spiritual tradition. • Home to an 18-meter-tall golden seated Maitreya Buddha carved in the Song era.
• Cliff carvings, the Jade-Steam spring...
Highlights
• Home to an 18-meter-tall golden seated Maitreya Buddha carved in the Song era.
• Cliff carvings, the Jade-Steam spring, and riverside pavilions.
• One of the largest indoor stone Buddhas in China.
Suggested Route
Enter the temple gate, view the Giant Buddha hall and the cliff inscriptions; allow 1-2 h.
Food & Lodging
Tongnan river fish and the local rape-flower-festival foods; lodging in Tongnan.
Facilities
Parking, restrooms, and a vegetarian dining hall.
Travel Tips
Visit during morning prayers for a serene atmosphere. Respect worshippers and remove hats in halls.
Location
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Opening Hours
06:00-18:00 (summer), 07:00-17:00 (winter)
Getting There
In Tongnan; CRH to Tongnan Station (~1 hr from Chongqing), then bus/taxi to Dafosi.
Reservation
No mandatory booking; tickets on-site.
Ticket Price
CNY 60 (includes incense), students CNY 30
