Rock Paintings of Hua Mountain, Ancient cave paintings in Ningming County, China
A collection of red ochre paintings extends along limestone cliffs for 170 meters in width and 40 meters in height above the Ming River.
Carbon dating indicates the oldest paintings originated 16,000 years ago, while the most recent sections were completed approximately 690 years ago.
The paintings demonstrate the spiritual practices of the Luo Yue people through 1,900 images depicting human figures, animals, bronze drums, and ceremonial objects.
The protected heritage site encompasses 6,621 hectares with guided tours available for visitors to observe the ancient artwork from designated viewing areas.
The paintings remain fixed 30 to 90 meters above the river level, featuring human figures ranging from 60 centimeters to an exceptional 3-meter-tall representation.
Location: Ningming County
GPS coordinates: 22.26167,107.01028
Latest update: March 9, 2025 00:57
Ha Long Bay
150.8 km
Ban Gioc–Detian Falls
72.5 km
Friendship Pass
44.2 km
Quang Ninh Museum
146.4 km
Chùa Vĩnh Nghiêm
136.5 km
Ba Bể National Park
144.5 km
Dragon's Run
145.6 km
Nguom Ngao Cave
72.2 km
Tra Linh checkpoint
97.9 km
Bai Chay Bridge
145 km
Ka Long Bridge
128 km
Bai Tu Long National Park
143.6 km
Mount Yen Tu
126.7 km
Guangxi Finance Plaza
151.3 km
Nanning Mosque
147.7 km
Longbang Port
98.1 km
Ocean Park Ha Long
145.5 km
Diwang International Commerce Center
152.5 km
Ky Cung Bridge
52.7 km
The Complex of Yen Tu Monuments and Landscape
135.3 km
Tuan Chau Aquarium
148.5 km
Cathedral of Our Lady of China
151.3 km
Église du Sacré-Cœur-de-Jésus de Nanning
151.3 km
Khu Di tích lịch sử Quốc gia đặc biệt Bạch Đằng
148.4 km
Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Museum
149.3 km
Nanning Bridge
151.3 km
Nanning Yonghe Bridge
144.9 km
Yen Lap Lake
140.8 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes