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Cangyuan Cliff Paintings

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Last updated 2026-11-16 — Introduction:     One of the oldest cliff paintings discovered in China to date. According to…

Cangyuan Cliff Paintings

Cangyuan Cliff Paintings
  Introduction:     One of the oldest cliff paintings discovered in China to date. According to analysis, the paintings were created over 3,000 years ago during the late Neolithic Age. They are generally painted on vertical limestone cliffs, about 2 to 10 meters above the ground. The images range in size, with the larger ones about 0.3 meters and the smaller ones around 0.05 meters. A total of 1,063 identifiable images have been found, including human figures, animals, houses, paths, caves, trees, the sun, boats, and handprints. Most depict hunting and gathering scenes, as well as dancing, warfare, and other activities.   Transportation:     Located in Cangyuan County, Lincang Region

   Xishuangbanna, Yunnan

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