Chongqing’s iconic Dazu Rock Carvings – a UNESCO World Heritage Site with over 50,000 Buddhist and Taoist sculptures dating back to the Tang Dynasty – are getting a 21st-century makeover! 🚀 A new digital cinema project is using holographic displays and VR technology to bring these intricate stone masterpieces to life like never before.
\"It’s like stepping into an ancient scroll that suddenly starts moving,\" says local project director Li Wei, comparing the experience to ‘Doctor Strange portals meet Chinese historical dramas’ 🌀. The installation in Dazu District lets visitors see faded pigments restored digitally and witness carvings ‘speak’ through augmented reality.
Why this matters for travelers: 🌏 – Preserves delicate relics through non-contact tech – Makes cultural heritage accessible to Gen-Z audiences – Creates Insta-worthy immersive experiences (#StoneSculptureSelfie anyone?)
Pro tip for culture explorers: ⚡ The site’s most famous Reclining Buddha of Baodingshan looks particularly epic when digitally animated at sunset!
