The culture is often divided into three phases: Majiayao (3300–2500 BC), Banshan (2500–2300 BC) and Machang (2300–2000 BC).
Kulturen delas ofta upp i tre olika perioder: Majiayao (3300-2500 f.Kr.), Banshan (2500-2300 f.Kr.) och Machang (2300-2000 f.Kr.).