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Rock Paintings of Helan Mountains

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Rock Paintings of Helan Mountains

贺兰山岩画

Ningxia, Yinchuan★ 4.5·38.8278°N, 109.9515°E

Ticket Price

Peak season CNY 100, off-season CNY 60

Duration

Half day

Rating

4.5 / 5.0

About Rock Paintings of Helan Mountains

Thousands of ancient petroglyphs carved into the rock faces of the Helan Mountains near Yinchuan, including the iconic Sun God figure. An open-air museum and visitor trails reveal art that may date back thousands of years.

Highlights

• Ancient petroglyphs (3,000+ years old) including the Sun God motif. • Open-air rock-art clusters along mountain gullies. • A rock-art museum and an adjacent arts zone.

Suggested Route

Visitor center → museum → outdoor petroglyph trail → Sun God rock; allow 2-3 h.

Food & Lodging

Light meals at the site cafe; lodging in Yinchuan.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, museum, and shuttle; some uneven paths.

Travel Tips

Best visited in morning for fewer crowds. Bring snacks as food options may be limited inside.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: May-October

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Opening Hours

08:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00)

Getting There

In Helan County, Yinchuan, Ningxia; ~50 km from Yinchuan city; shuttle bus from Yinchuan. No metro.

Reservation

Advance booking recommended via official platform/OTA.

Ticket Price

Peak season CNY 100 (≈ $14), off-season CNY 60 (≈ $8.3)

Address

Yinchuan City District Helan County Xibeihelanshanguojiaziranbaohu District Nei

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

贺兰山岩画

银川市区贺兰县西北贺兰山国家自然保护区内

Yinchuan City District Helan County Xibeihelanshanguojiaziranbaohu District Nei

38.8278, 109.9515

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