Huashan rock painting seeks 2016 World Heritage status

File photo of a rock painting on Huashan Mountain, Southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region.(Photo: Chinanews.com)

(ECNS) -- A rock painting on Huashan Mountain, Southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, is the only 2016 Chinese candidate for World Heritage recognition, China Culture Daily reported on Monday.

Located on the west bank of Mingjiang River in Yaoda town, Ningming county, the painting dates to the ancient Luoyue people of the Zhuang nationality and has a history of 1,800 to 2,500 years.

The State Administration of Cultural Heritage has confirmed that the rock painting would represent China in its application for World Heritage status in 2016, with a draft also submitted to UNESCO's world heritage centre for approval.

To date, China has invested 150 million yuan ($24 million) in the application process and will continue to promote the task by delivering its formal application in both English and Chinese, hosting site inspections and assessments byUNESCO experts, and promoting environmental preservation across the heritage area.