Top 10 attractions of Inner Mongolia, China

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  The Rock Paintings of Yinshan Mountains (阴山岩画)


The Rock Paintings of Yinshan Mountains [China.org.cn]

The Rock Paintings of Yinshan Mountains is the largest rock painting and carving treasury in China, scattered over the central and west part of Inner Mongolia. The themes of the carvings mainly are daily life and hunting activities of prehistoric nomads. Among the rock paintings, the most numerous drawn ones are pictures of animals, including goats, sheep, argali, rabbits and foxes. The vivid engravings exude the rich flavor of the lives of ancient peoples.

Admission:NA

Best time to visit:May to October

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