Helankou Rock Painting Scenic Area

Introduction

The Helankou Rock Paintings are located in Helan County, Yinchuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. They are the general name for patterns, symbols and other artistic works carved on rocks by ancient nomadic peoples. These rock paintings record people's life scenes, religious beliefs, natural environment and other information at that time, and have extremely high historical, cultural and artistic value.

Advantages

  1. Cultural Value: The Helankou Rock Paintings are one of the typical representatives of the grassland culture in northern China, and are of great significance for the study of the ancient nomadic culture in China.
  2. Natural Scenery: The scenic area is full of mountains, rich vegetation and beautiful scenery. It is a good place for tourists to relax and sightsee.
  3. Educational Significance: By visiting the rock paintings, you can understand and learn a wealth of historical and cultural knowledge and enhance your sense of identity with Chinese civilization.

Ticket Price

Adult Ticket: 60 yuan/person
Student Ticket (valid ID required): 30 yuan/person

Opening Hours

Summer (April 1st-October 31st) 8:00-18:00
Winter (November 1st-March 31st of the following year) 9:00-17:00

Transportation

  1. Self-driving: You can take the Beijing-Tibet Expressway to Yinchuan Exit, and then follow the road signs to arrive.
  2. Bus: Take the city bus to Helan County, and then transfer to the special bus or taxi to the scenic area.

Notes

  1. Please take care of the cultural relics and do not touch, carve or damage the rock paintings.
  2. Some sections of the scenic area are steep, please pay attention to safety, especially the elderly and children.
  3. Keep the environment clean and do not litter.
  4. Comply with the regulations of the scenic area and follow the guidance and management of the staff.

Preferential policies

  1. Active military personnel, disabled military personnel and retired military cadres are exempt from tickets;
  2. Minors and full-time university undergraduates and below are half-price;
  3. Preferential tickets are provided to the elderly, disabled people and people from low-income families.