By far the most significant sight in Hèlán Shān are the ancient rock carvings, thought to date back 10,000 years. There are more than 2000 pictographs depicting animals, hunting scenes and faces, including one (so local guides like to claim) of an alien, and they are the last remnants of the early nomadic tribes who lived in the steppes north of China.
The ticket price includes entry to the world’s only museum dedicated to ancient rock art and a ride in a golf cart to the valley containing the rock carvings. Don’t miss the image of the Rastafarian-like sun god (climb the steps up the hill on the far side of the valley).
