Sikachi-Alyan is a unique Nanai village on the bank of the Amur, 76 kilometers (47 miles) from Khabarovsk, where the ancient history of the Far East comes to life. The village's main attraction is its ancient petroglyphs on basalt boulders, more than 12,000 years old, with images of animals, people, and mysterious symbols that tell the stories of our distant ancestors. At the open-air ethnographic museum you can see a reconstructed traditional Nanai homestead and get to know the culture of the Indigenous peoples of the Amur region through household objects, traditional clothing, and shamanic regalia. The village is famous for its breathtaking views of the great Amur River and for sacred places about which locals tell amazing legends rooted in ancient beliefs and myths. Here you can not only touch ancient history but also taste authentic cuisine made from the gifts of the taiga and the river, and enjoy the unique nature of the Far East.
Public Transport Stop
💭🌱 Pause and reflect
“Petroglyphs. Sikachi-Alyan” Memorial Sign
📜 Learn the city's history
Monument to Villagers Who Fell in the Great Patriotic War
🗿 Monument
Ethnographic Museum at the Sikachi-Alyan Culture and Leisure Center
🏛️ Museum
Souvenir Shop
🛍️ Find a unique souvenir
Stoibishche Sorodichey (Kinsfolk's Camp) Nanai Homestead
🏛️ Museum
Sikachi-Alyan Petroglyphs
🌲🦋 Enjoy nature · 📜 Historic site
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📜 Learn the city's history
In 2025 the residents of Sikachi-Alyan, with the support of the local community self-government body, carried out the “Land of the Jurchens” project to solve a long-standing problem: there was no sign pointing to the famous petroglyphs, which are listed as a cultural heritage site of Russia.
After a survey in which 90% of villagers supported the initiative, a memorial sign of artificial stone was installed at the entrance to the village. It bears the silhouette of a deer echoing the ancient rock carvings and the inscription “Petroglyphs. Sikachi-Alyan.” The symbol has become not just a landmark but a greeting from the land of the Jurchens, the ancestors of the Nanai: “Welcome!”
The sign completed the landscaping of the entrance area, creating an atmosphere of immersion in the world of ancient symbols, shamanic rituals, and the traditional culture of Indigenous peoples. It links the eras, from the times when stones kept the memory of ancestral spirits to the present day, when the community carefully preserves this heritage.
The project was made possible by the active participation of residents, their enthusiasm for work, and close cooperation with local government. “Land of the Jurchens” is not just a name but an invitation to stop, listen, and feel the unbreakable bond between generations.
Point on route “Sikachi-Alyan”
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📜 Learn the city's history
In 2025 the residents of Sikachi-Alyan, with the support of the local community self-government body, carried out the “Land of the Jurchens” project to solve a long-standing problem: there was no sign pointing to the famous petroglyphs, which are listed as a cultural heritage site of Russia.
After a survey in which 90% of villagers supported the initiative, a memorial sign of artificial stone was installed at the entrance to the village. It bears the silhouette of a deer echoing the ancient rock carvings and the inscription “Petroglyphs. Sikachi-Alyan.” The symbol has become not just a landmark but a greeting from the land of the Jurchens, the ancestors of the Nanai: “Welcome!”
The sign completed the landscaping of the entrance area, creating an atmosphere of immersion in the world of ancient symbols, shamanic rituals, and the traditional culture of Indigenous peoples. It links the eras, from the times when stones kept the memory of ancestral spirits to the present day, when the community carefully preserves this heritage.
The project was made possible by the active participation of residents, their enthusiasm for work, and close cooperation with local government. “Land of the Jurchens” is not just a name but an invitation to stop, listen, and feel the unbreakable bond between generations.
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