Jiangjunya Petroglyphs
将军崖岩画
Neolithic rock carvings on the south slope of Maer Peak in Jinping Mountain, with sun motifs, star charts and human faces, known as the “Heavenly Script of the East.”
Jiangjunya Petroglyphs are located on the south slope of Maer Peak in Jinping Mountain, Haizhou District. Discovered in 1979, they are among the earliest rock art in China to be confirmed, and they are a national key cultural relic protection unit. The carvings cover a mixed-granite rock face about 22 meters long and 15 meters wide, divided into three groups. Their motifs include human faces, crop seedlings, sun motifs, star charts, and birds and animals. They are generally dated to about 6,000 to 7,000 years ago and reflect the sky worship and rituals of early agricultural society; they are known as the “Heavenly Script of the East.” Nearby are three large boulders believed to be remains of ancient ritual sites. The site is small, and a visit takes about 45 minutes. It is recommended to combine it with Kongwang Mountain and Haizhou Ancient City into a half-day route through the ancient, Han and prefectural city eras. Transportation: about 15 minutes by taxi from urban Haizhou. Public transport nearby is inconvenient, so a taxi or self-drive is recommended. Note: do not step on or touch the carved marks on the rock.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–17:00 (check the scenic area's announced hours)