After visiting the Chinese Character Museum 4 times, I finally understood it.

🌟【Must-see highlights】 1️⃣ Chinese Character Origin Area (1st floor): • Head to the Oracle exhibition hall first upon entering! The replica of the museum's treasure, the "Simuwu Ding", is super stunning. The original is in the National Museum, but here you can see the details up close. • The interactive screens are super fun! The animation of the oracle bone script evolution can be felt by the hands, and the children can’t stop playing with it. • It is recommended to bring a small notebook! There are free oracle bone seals available in the exhibition hall, which makes stamp collectors very happy~ 2️⃣ Chinese Character Development History Gallery (2nd floor): • From bronze inscriptions from the Shang and Zhou dynasties to bamboo slips from the Qin and Han dynasties, and then to regular script and running script, there is a huge timeline of the evolution of Chinese characters on the wall, which creates a great atmosphere for taking photos. • Focus on the interactive installation of “Six Methods of Creating Chinese Characters”! Use AR technology to break down the structure of Chinese characters. For example, the character "休" is a person leaning against a tree, and you can instantly understand the wisdom of the ancients. 3️⃣ Minority Language Museum (3rd floor): • There are so many unpopular words hidden here! Xixia script, Dongba script, Shuishu script...and the mysterious Nüshu (a script used exclusively by women). • Highly recommend the “Word Game Zone”! Use the touch screen to spell Tibetan, write Mongolian, and generate your own text avatar. 🕹️【Hidden gameplay】 ✅ Oracle Bone School Experience (advance reservation required): • Free oracle bone rubbing experience at 10am/3pm! The staff will teach you how to use cinnabar to print tortoise shells, and the finished product can be taken away as a souvenir. • There is also a “Chinese Character Dictation Challenge” on the weekend! If you win, you will get cultural and creative prizes. It is perfect for bringing kids. ✅ Outdoor check-in points: • Zifang Square: The 18-meter-high bronze Zifang Square is beyond the photo. It is recommended to take pictures before 9 am when the light is soft and there are few people. • Chinese Character Park: Just behind the museum, there are oracle-themed sculptures and fountains. It is very relaxing to take a walk in the evening. ✅ Night Easter Eggs (Summer Only): • Night show open after 18:30 every Friday and Saturday! The light show in the main hall is super dreamy, and there are also intangible cultural heritage shadow puppetry performances. • There is a cultural and creative market in the central square, where you can find unique souvenirs such as oracle bone refrigerator magnets and bamboo bookmarks. 🚗【Transportation Guide】 📍Address: No. 656, East Section of Renmin Avenue, Beiguan District, Anyang City, Henan Province 🚄High-speed rail: Take the high-speed rail from Taiyuan South Station to Anyang East Station (about 2 hours), and then take a taxi from the station for 20 minutes (about 25 yuan). 🚌Bus: Take bus Y4 from Anyang East Station to "Chinese Character Museum Station" and walk for 5 minutes. 🚗Self-driving: Navigate to "Chinese Character Museum Parking Lot", parking fee is 5 yuan/day. 🍜【Food Map】 🍲 Flat noodles: a standard breakfast for Anyang people! I recommend the "Lao Xue's Flat Vermicelli Dish", which is very delicious when served with fried cakes. 🍢 Fried blood cake: sold at the night market near Yinxu, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, eaten with pepper and salt. 🍜 Rice noodle soup: spicy and sour millet porridge served with celery leaves. Locals have been eating this dish since childhood. 🏨【Accommodation recommendation】 🏨 Anyang Zidu Hotel (next to the museum): • 3 minutes walk to the museum, smart room control is super convenient, and breakfast includes local specialty flat noodles. • Off-season price is 200+, great value for money! 🏨 Home Inn UP Huayi Select Hotel (10 minutes walk): • Newly opened smart hotel with Xiaodu voice control throughout the house and free underground parking. 💡【Practical Tips】 1️⃣ Reservation method: Make an appointment 1 day in advance through the WeChat public account "Chinese Character Museum" and enter directly by swiping your mainland China ID card. 2️⃣ Explanation service: • Manual explanation: 150 yuan/session for up to 20 people. It is recommended to join a group for better value. • Electronic guide: 30 yuan/unit, with voice commentary and AR interaction. 3️⃣ Pitfall avoidance guide: • The 4th floor is the office area and is not open to the public, so don’t go there in vain! • Closed on Mondays, opening hours may be extended on holidays, so it is recommended to check the official website in advance. 📍【Nearby Linkage】 • Yinxu (15 minutes by taxi): Visit the museum in the morning and the birthplace of oracle bone inscriptions in the afternoon. A combined ticket is more cost-effective. • Cangxiang Street (10 minutes by taxi): Go to the Ming and Qing ancient street to check in at night. The night view is super beautiful, and there are intangible cultural heritage handmade shops.