Dazu, Chongqing

Dazu
大足区
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Dazu in Chongqing
Dazu in Chongqing
Coordinates: 29°42′N 105°43′E / 29.700°N 105.717°E / 29.700; 105.717
CountryPeople's Republic of China
MunicipalityChongqing
Area
 • Total1,433 km2 (553 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total721,300
 • Density500/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+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.