Dazu District
| Dazu 大足区 | |
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 Dazu in Chongqing | |
| Country | China |
| Province | Sichuan |
| Prefecture | Chengdu |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,433 km2 (553 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 721,300 |
| • Density | 500/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | China Standard (UTC+8) |
Dazu District (simplified Chinese: 大足区; traditional Chinese: 大足區; pinyin: Dàzú Qū) is a district of Chongqing, China. It is where the famous Dazu Rock Carvings, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located.
In October 2011, Dazu County and Shuangqiao District were merged to form the new Dazu District.[1]
Dazu Lotus Manor is a tourist attraction with many lotus plants, some bred from seeds sent to space.
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Coordinates: 29°42′N 105°43′E / 29.700°N 105.717°E
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