Helan Mountain Rock Carvings
贺兰山岩画 · Hèlán Shān Yánhuà
Thousands of ancient carvings of animals, hunters and masks pecked into the boulders of the Helankou gorge, including the famous “Sun God” face; a rock-art museum stands at the entrance.
No booking neededBring your passport2–3 hours
Tip
The best carvings are on the north side of the gorge, a 1–2 km walk in; go in the morning or late afternoon when the low light makes the lines stand out. Bring binoculars for carvings high on the cliffs.
- Opening hours
- About 08:00–18:00 in summer; about 08:30–17:30 from November to March.
- Price
- About ¥60; the short park shuttle may cost extra. Check when booking. To be confirmed
- How to book
- Real-name tickets at the gate or on Trip.com; bring your passport.
- Getting there
- About 55 km north-west of the old town, roughly 1 hour by car; usually combined with Zhenbeibao and Baisikou by DiDi or a hired car. Seasonal tourist buses (city tourist lines and scenic-area shuttles) run out in the morning and return mid-afternoon To be confirmed
- Address in Chinese
- 宁夏回族自治区银川市贺兰县金山乡岩画路贺兰山岩画景区
Photo: Phlins Chen · CC BY-SA 4.0
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