Cangyuan Cliff Painting Valley

　　    The Cangyuan Cliff Painting Valley tourist scenic area is located in Menglai Township, a Wa ethnic village in Cangyuan County, Lincang City. It is famous both domestically and internationally for its ancient cliff paintings, which are over 3,500 years old. A total of 15 cliff painting sites have been discovered to date. These ancient cliff paintings vividly depict the hunting, herding, villages, warfare, dancing, acrobatics, and religious rituals of the ancient Wa ancestors. Their content is rich, compositions are concise, and styles are bold and unrestrained. The figures and animals are portrayed in diverse and lifelike postures, showcasing a unique style that authentically reflects the living scenes of ancient peoples. These paintings hold significant value for the study of ancient ethnic history, religion, culture, and art, and are designated as a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit. The scenic area boasts beautiful natural landscapes, lush forests, dense vegetation, towering cliffs, murmuring streams, and an authentic, rustic ethnic ambiance. The profound historical culture and distinctive ethnic minority customs attract numerous domestic and international tourists, making it a highly scenic and entertaining destination.

　　    The Cangyuan Cliff Painting Valley tourist scenic area is located in Yehuazhai, Menglai Township, a Wa ethnic village, about 20 kilometers north of Cangyuan County in Lincang Prefecture, Yunnan Province. It is world-renowned for its ancient cliff paintings, which date back over 3,500 years, and is a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit. Cangyuan Cliff Paintings are among the oldest discovered in China, originating from the late Neolithic Age over 3,000 years ago. The Cangyuan Cliff Painting Valley scenic area features beautiful natural scenery and attracts visitors with its rich historical culture and unique ethnic minority charm.

　　    Address: Menglai Township, a Wa ethnic village in Cangyuan County, Lincang Prefecture, Yunnan Province