Dazu
大足区 | |
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Coordinates: 29°42′N 105°43′E / 29.700°N 105.717°E | |
Country | People's Republic of China |
Municipality | Chongqing |
Area | |
• Total | 1,433 km2 (553 sq mi) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 721,300 |
• Density | 500/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
Dazu District (simplified Chinese: 大足区; traditional Chinese: 大足區; pinyin: Dàzú Qū) is a district of Chongqing, China, bordering Sichuan province to the northwest. It is where the famous Dazu Rock Carvings, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located. Dazu Lotus Manor is a tourist attraction with many lotus plants, some bred from seeds sent to space.