Brief synthesisThe steep hillsides in the Dazu area near Chongqing, contain an exceptional series of five clusters of rock carvings dating from the 9th to 13th centuries. IntegrityThe Dazu Rock Carvings are among the best preserved of this form of Chinese cave temple art. AuthenticityThe Dazu Rock Carvings retain the original characteristics and values of the period when the carvings were created, as they have not suffered man-made damage or destruction by natural disasters. To date, the historical authenticity of the design, materials, technology and layout of the Dazu Rock Carvings have been maintained. As per the Conservation Master Plan of Dazu Rock Carvings, the conservation and management work of Dazu Rock Carvings will be carried out via the establishment of a fully elaborated heritage monitoring system, formulation of a scientific and precise conservation and maintenance plan and management measures, and the setting up of a team of conservation professionals.