Terrifying, seat belt-less 'flying kisses' attraction unveiled in China
WEBOct 6, 2020 · Called Blowing Flying Kisses, the ride is positioned over a 3,000-foot-tall cliff in the Chongqing municipality. Two enormous statues hold observation decks — which have no seat belts, safety...
Headless religious statue uncovered in residential complex in …
WEBDec 17, 2020 · For years, residents in an old neighborhood of Chongqing, southwest China, have walked past two apartment buildings built onto a steep slope, oblivious to what lay beneath: a giant statue carved...
Dazu Rock Carvings - Wikipedia
WEBThe Dazu Rock Carvings [1] (Chinese: 大 足 石 刻; pinyin: Dàzú Shíkè) are a series of Chinese religious sculptures and carvings and UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Dazu District, Chongqing, China. The carvings date back as far as the 7th century AD, depicting and influenced by Buddhist, Confucian and Taoist beliefs.
Dazu Rock Carvings, Dazu Caves Ultimate Guide 2024 - China …
WEBThe Dazu Rock Carvings consists of 75 cave temple sites, including more than 50,000 statues, being protected for their historical, artistic, and scientific values at different levels, representing the pinnacle of Chinese cave temple art between the 9th and 13th centuries.
Yangtze River waters reveal Buddhist statues - CNN
WEBAug 22, 2022 · Plunging water levels of the Yangtze River have revealed a submerged island in China’s southwestern city of Chongqing and a trio of Buddhist statues on it that are believed to be 600 years old...
Giant Buddha Statue Mired in Mysteries Is Uncovered In China - ARTnews…
WEBDec 15, 2020 · A 30-foot-tall headless statue of Buddha built into a cliff has been found between two apartment buildings in the Nanan district of Chongqing, China. According to a report by South China...
Mount Baoding Buddhist Sculptures - Wikipedia
WEBBaodingshan ( simplified Chinese: 宝顶山; traditional Chinese: 寶頂山; also known as Mount Baoding, Precious Summit Mountain, and Summit of Treasures) is a Buddhist site in Chongqing.
Mysterious Giant Buddha Statue Discovered in Chongqing, China
WEBDec 18, 2020 · Residents of the large Chinese city of Chongqing, population 30 million, were surprised this week by the appearance of a 9-meter tall Buddha statue believed to date to the Qing dynasty (1644–1912).
Giant Buddha statue found between buildings in China, but …
WEBDec 15, 2020 · The 9m-high (30-foot) statue, with its head missing, was uncovered on a cliff between two high-rise residential buildings in the Nanan district of Chongqing.
Danzishi Cliff Statue: A Historic Restoration Comes to Fruition
WEBOct 30, 2023 · Distinguished as the sole physical rock-cut statue from the transitional period between the late Yuan Dynasty and early Ming Dynasty in Chongqing, it offers invaluable insights for scholars delving into the artistry of grotto statues from that era.