[2025 Anyang Attraction] Travel Guide for Yin Xu (Updated Mar)

#chinatrip #100waysoftravel#flowerblossom #magnolia #Yinxu As we walked from the Yinxu Temple Ruins to the Yinxu Museum, we unexpectedly came across a vast and beautiful magnolia garden. Coming from a tropical country, it was our first time seeing so many magnolias in different colors. Even on a cloudy day, their elegance and beauty were undeniable. The magnolias filled the air with a delightful fragrance, but since they bloom high up on the trees, capturing them in photos was challenging. Nonetheless, their charm and scent left us utterly captivated. 💰Average Price per Person:Free😍

Horse and Chariot pits, Yinxu ruins. An'Yang, Henan. Just wow! I have never seen before these things. Well, speaking without any emotions, these are unique artifacts. The excavations offer to take a look at chariots of royal family. There are also horse skeletons. It looks very impressive. That time the unlucky horses were buried together with other belongings during funereal of royal family member. The dignity of this place is real objects, not replicas, and it creates the atmosphere of mystery. I recommend to spend time to visit this place.

Dear senior friends, we have selected a 10-day tour of Luoyang and other areas for you, where you can enjoy cultural relics and beautiful landscapes. The itinerary is reasonably arranged so you can easily enjoy the fun of an in-depth tour! -------- 🚩Itinerary: Day 1: Depart from Chengdu and arrive at Sanmenxia South. Day 2–3: Visit the Peony Garden, White Horse Temple, Lijing Gate, and Longmen Grottoes. Then, head to Laojun Mountain and climb to the Golden Summit. Day 4: Visit Shaolin Temple and experience martial arts culture. Day 5–7: Visit Yuntai Mountain, Tanpu Gorge, and Quanpu Gorge. Then, go to Wanxian Mountain, Guoliang Village, and Nanping. Visit the Red Flag Canal and finally explore the Taihang Grand Canyon. Day 8: Visit the Yin Ruins and the Museum of Chinese Writing in Anyang and experience the profound history. Day 9: Visit Qingming Shanghe Garden and Bao Gong Ancestral Hall and appreciate the charm of the ancient town. Day 10: Depart from Zhengzhou and return to Chengdu. -------- Travel checklist: 🧳 Take these items with you when you travel to Luoyang! 👗 Clothing: The weather in Luoyang in March is warm and comfortable during the day and slightly cool at night. Bring some light spring clothes, such as thin sweaters and windbreakers. Don't forget to bring a jacket to wear in the evening or morning. 🎒 Accessories: Hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen are essential for outdoor activities in Luoyang. Oh, and comfortable shoes, since you'll be doing a lot of walking! 📋 Documents: Your ID card is a must, as well as student IDs, military officer's certificates, etc., which can get you discounts at some scenic spots. Don't forget to bring them to save money! 📱 Electronics: Mobile phones, chargers, and power banks are the three essential items for modern people when they go out. Also, headphones are good for listening to tour guides or enjoying music. 🧴 Personal care items: Facial cleanser, toothbrush, toothpaste, and towels are important for maintaining personal hygiene. Also, bring a water bottle to stay hydrated and refreshed! -------- Come to Luoyang and other places to experience the charm of the ancient capital! Take action now and start your historical journey!

On the day of the Lunar New Year, we drove five hours straight to Anyang, the northernmost prefecture-level city in Henan Province, bordering Handan, Hebei Province. More than 3,000 years ago, Anyang was the capital of the Shang Dynasty, and the capital is now called Yinxu. Perhaps because it is far from the city circle of Zhengzhou, Kaifeng, Luoyang, and Xuchang, Anyang is not a large city, and its municipal construction is relatively simple. We found a restaurant ranked second in the city for lunch. We ordered a dish called "Fengjiang Rice" that tasted like salty rice, a dish called "Anyang Stew", and half a Daokou roast chicken. We spent CNY 50 per person and didn't finish the food. The prices were reasonable. Yinxu is divided into two parts. One part is the Yinxu Museum, which records and displays the history of the Shang Dynasty. The ticket is CNY 80, and the night tour is CNY 40. It is rare to see a museum that requires a ticket. The other part is the Yinxu Ruins, including the royal tombs and ancestral temples. A ticket for both sites is CNY 50. The ancestral temple is not far from the museum and includes the tomb of Fu Hao, the chariot pit, and other tombs. The burial objects have been moved to the museum. The royal tombs are not close to the ancestral temple, and there is a paid ferry. The Simuwu Ding, now called the Houmuwu Ding, was discovered there. Of course, the Ding is not in the royal tombs or the Yinxu Museum but is on display in the National Museum. The Shang Dynasty, as a representative of slave society, became famous because of the Ming Dynasty novel "Fengshen Yanyi". The founder of the Shang Dynasty, Cheng Tang, was a wise ruler as famous as Yao, Shun, and Yu. He overthrew Xia Jie and established the Shang Dynasty. Later, the Shang ruler "Pan Geng" moved his people to "Yin", which is now Anyang City, and made Yin the capital for more than 200 years. The Shang Dynasty is also called the Yin Shang. Later, Pan Geng's nephew "Wu Ding" revived the Shang Dynasty. Wu Ding's wife and concubine "Fu Hao" was the first female general to lead troops in battle. After Wu Ding, the Shang Dynasty declined, and several generations later, "Di Xin", the King Zhou, was replaced by the Western Zhou Dynasty. Of course, the city of Zhaoge, where King Zhou died, is not in Anyang but in today's Hebi City, Henan Province. It can be understood that King Zhou moved to a new house but did not sell the old one, so Yin was still the capital until the fall of the Shang Dynasty. The Yinxu Museum has two floors. The second floor introduces the culture of the Shang Dynasty, while the first floor is a patchwork of exhibitions. The culture of the Shang and Zhou Dynasties was mainly recorded by the characters on oracle bones and bronzes, which are commonly known as oracle bone inscriptions and bronze inscriptions. The Shang Dynasty had both of these writing carriers. Bronze inscriptions are also called Jinwen, which were passed down to the Western Zhou Dynasty and later, while oracle bone inscriptions were rarely found after the Shang Dynasty. The Yinxu Museum has many bronzes and ancient jades. With the large tombs nearby, there is a sufficient supply of artifacts. However, after seeing many bronzes, they are all similar, and there are not many surprises. The collections of the National Museum, Hunan Museum, Hubei Provincial Museum, and Shaanxi History Museum are very different. The regular configurations of animal head knives and arrowheads are common, but the bronze bell is a bit novel. It reminds me of an ancient poem, "A man is judged by his clothes, and a horse by its saddle. A dog with a bell runs happily." Even dogs in the Shang Dynasty needed emotional value. Oracle bone inscriptions were first used for divination, which was popular among the people of the Shang Dynasty. They could divine whether it would rain or whether there would be a war. "Jia" refers to tortoise shells, and "Gu" refers to ox bones. Holes were drilled in the oracle bones, and then they were heated. The cracks formed patterns, which were the earliest oracle bone inscriptions obtained through divination. Later generations copied these characters, and some were further developed and evolved. This source of writing is considered a gift from nature. Many of these characters have not been deciphered or recognized to this day. For example, the characters for men and women on the toilet door are written in such a way that if you go to the wrong one, you can't blame others. The oracle bone inscriptions in the museum are not only in the exhibition area. There are oracle bone noodles in the rest area, which are said to be written on the noodles with squid ink. Few customers eating the noodles know what they are eating. Because we entered the museum in the afternoon and missed the meal time, we saw a little dragon eating noodles in the cultural and creative area. There are also stone bricks with the names of Shang Dynasty monarchs and tribal leaders before the Shang Dynasty on the stone road outside the museum. I happened to see "Wang Hai". The names of people in the Shang and Zhou Dynasties are difficult to remember. The ten heavenly stems and twelve earthly branches were used more often, and there were no clear rules for seniority and taboos. Moreover, the distinction between surnames and clan names was not uniform, and people's understanding was not uniform. For example, King Zhou was called Di Xin, but he was actually surnamed "Zi" and named "Shou". So, it is unknown whether King Zhou favored Daji, but he was definitely Shou. Wang Hai was a person before the Shang Dynasty. He led the Shang people to carry out barter trade in the Xia Dynasty and was good at doing business. To commemorate him, later generations called merchants "Shang Ren". Wang Hai is also considered a god of wealth by the people. On the first day of the first lunar month, I happened to take a picture of the stone brick of the god of wealth. The meaning of "wealth and prosperity" cannot be underestimated. I decisively refunded the ticket for the ancestral temple ruins. Saving CNY 50 is earning CNY 50. The ticket for the ruins is a package ticket, but I originally only wanted to visit the ancestral temple ruins because it is close to the museum. However, it was almost 5 pm when I left the museum, and the traffic outside was already congested. When I arrived at the entrance of the ancestral temple ruins, it was already closing time. I took a photo at the entrance as a souvenir. The road back to the hotel was still congested, and there was no staff to ease the traffic. During the trip to Henan during the Lunar New Year, I experienced the hospitality of the people in the Central Plains everywhere I went, but nothing was solved. It was truly "enthusiastic attitude, chaotic order". We hitched a ride back to the hotel from the scenic area and ordered a bowl of lamb paomo and a bowl of lamb hui mian, along with the leftover Daokou roast chicken from lunch. We finished eating early and went to bed early. The next day, we drove along the highway to Tangyin, a county under the jurisdiction of Anyang. We had to visit the Yue Fei Temple here, as it is said that there is one more bronze kneeling figure here than in Hangzhou. Traitors are more hateful than enemies. We didn't have time to take a closer look, so we took a quick photo and continued on our way. After a four-hour drive, we arrived at Shaolin Temple.

Yinxu is the capital site of the late Shang Dynasty in China, located in Anyang City, Henan Province. It is now a national 5A tourist attraction. In the early 20th century, Yinxu became famous for the discovery of oracle bone inscriptions, with about 150,000 pieces of inscribed oracle bones unearthed. 🚗Transportation Guide: ‼️Yinxu Scenic Area is divided into the Ancestral Temple Area and the Royal Tomb Area ✅Yinxu Palace and Ancestral Temple Site (Ancestral Temple Area) 📍Address: No. 1 Yinxu Road, Yindu District, Anyang City, Henan Province ⏰Opening Hours: 8:00–18:00, open all year round ✅Yinxu Royal Tomb Site (Royal Tomb Area) 📍Address: North of Wuguan Village, Yindu District, Anyang City, Henan Province ⏰Opening Hours: 8:00–18:00 (Daylight Saving Time) 8:00–17:30 (Standard Time), open all year round 🚄High-speed Train Station: Anyang East 🚗Bus Station: Anyang Bus Station, take a taxi for 8.6 km to Yinxu Scenic Area 🚌Public Transportation: Take Bus No. 11 from Anyang East High-speed Train Station to Yinxu Station, which takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes It is recommended to take a taxi directly, which takes about 20 minutes. The drivers are familiar with the route. 🗺️Other Attractions Nearby: ✅Chinese Character Museum, 7 km from Yinxu, recommended for those interested in the origin of characters ✅Cao Cao's Tomb, 13.5 km from Yinxu ✅Anyang Taihang Grand Canyon Scenic Area, a 5A scenic spot, 54.3 km from Yinxu ⚠️Travel Tips: 🌈Yinxu Site is divided into two parts: Ancestral Temple Site and Palace Site, which are separated by a few kilometers. There is a shuttle bus, but the frequency is low. It is recommended to visit only the Ancestral Temple Site, as it has the most worthwhile museum with genuine cultural relics. 🌈Remember to bring your ID card and student ID for discounts😇

Start your New Year's Eve trip in Luoyang and other places! Here's a 10-day travel guide to help you enjoy the beautiful scenery and make the most of your time! Start your top-notch travel experience now! -------- 🛤️Route Suggestions DAY 1: Depart from Chengdu, fly directly to Sanmenxia South, and start your trip to Henan. DAY 2–3: Visit Luoyang Peony Garden🌸 and experience the charm of the national flower. Visit the ancient White Horse Temple and listen to the historical bells. Stroll through Lijing Gate and savor the charm of the ancient capital. Visit Longmen Grottoes and appreciate the beauty of stone carving art. Then head to Laojun Mountain, climb to the top of the Golden Summit, and overlook the magnificent mountains and rivers. DAY 4: Head to Shaolin Temple in Dengfeng🥋, experience Kung Fu culture, and feel the martial arts atmosphere. DAY 5–7: Visit Yuntai Mountain and explore the natural wonders of Tanpu Gorge and Quanpu Gorge. Then head to Wanxian Mountain, visit the primitive style of Guoliang Village and Nanping, and appreciate the human miracle of the Red Flag Canal. Finally, stroll through the Taihang Grand Canyon and enjoy the majestic scenery of Taihang. DAY 8: Visit the Yin Ruins and the Chinese Character Museum in Anyang🏺, trace the origin of Chinese characters, and experience the civilization of the Shang Dynasty. DAY 9: One-day tour of Kaifeng, where the Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden recreates the prosperity of the Northern Song Dynasty, the Memorial Temple of Lord Bao commemorates the upright official, and the Little Song City offers authentic food🍜. DAY 10: End of the trip, return to Chengdu from Zhengzhou, and go home with full memories and harvest. -------- Tips: 🚗 It's more convenient to take a taxi from the airport to the city, and don't forget to ask for a receipt! 🛍️ There are many specialties in Luoyang, but the prices vary. It is recommended to compare prices before buying! 🍜 Want to taste authentic food? Go to the local snack street, delicious and affordable! 📸 When taking photos, remember to wear comfortable shoes, as most of the attractions in Luoyang are tiring to walk around! 🌞 Sunscreen and mosquito repellent are essential, don't let your trip leave you with sunburns and red bumps! -------- Luoyang trip, enjoy the beautiful scenery and food, don't forget to leave your footprints and stories, see you next time, the familiar Luoyang City is waiting for you to explore!

#10月好去地方2024 Walking in the Yin Ruins in Anyang, it feels like going back to the Shang Dynasty more than 3,000 years ago. This is one of the important birthplaces of ancient Chinese civilization. Palaces, ancestral temples and ancient tombs can be seen everywhere in the Yin Ruins site, and the remote atmosphere reveals the majesty and mystery of the ancient dynasty. The most shocking thing is the display of bronze ware and oracle bones. These exquisite artifacts and oracle bones engraved with words record the beliefs, wars and sacrifices of ancient ancestors, which made me deeply feel the wisdom and power of Shang Dynasty civilization. In the oracle bone exhibition hall, you can see the pieces of oracle bones that symbolize words. Through the handwriting on them, you seem to be able to glimpse the ancient people's awe of the world and their exploration of destiny. The various cultural relics displayed in the Yinxu Museum, especially the exquisite bronze and jade artifacts, each seem to tell a historical story. The trip to Yinxu not only allowed me to witness the glory of ancient Chinese civilization, but also inspired my awe and love for history. On this ancient land, although the Shang Dynasty Kingdom no longer exists, the cultural heritage it left behind is forever engraved in time, allowing us to glimpse the glory of thousands of years ago.

This is the capital of a dynasty more than 3,000 years ago, and the place where the earliest mature Chinese characters were discovered. It is an underground museum with numerous precious relics, and the cradle of modern Chinese archaeology. This is Anyang Yin Ruins. According to historical records, the capital of the Shang Dynasty was moved several times in the early period. In 14th century BC, King Pan Geng moved the capital here, and Yin remained the capital of the Shang Dynasty until the reign of King Zhou. After King Wu of Zhou defeated King Zhou and destroyed the Shang Dynasty, this place gradually became ruins, hence the name Yin Ruins. Yin Ruins is a treasure trove of culture. With the deepening of excavation, it continues to bring surprises: more than 50 palace and temple ruins, 12 royal tombs, thousands of tombs of nobles and commoners, 1,000 sacrificial pits, 5 workshops, more than 30 chariot and horse pits, and a large number of oracle bones, bronzes, jades, bone artifacts, and pottery. It presents a three-dimensional image of ancient Chinese society and is a world-renowned ancient cultural site. Oracle bone script, named after its inscription on turtle shells and animal bones, was prevalent during the Shang Dynasty. It mainly records divination pronouncements from the time of King Pan Geng's move to Yin until King Zhou, and is the earliest form of Chinese writing. The discovery of oracle bone script in Yin Ruins can be traced back to 1899. At that time, Wang Yirong, a late Qing Dynasty official and epigraphist, found symbols similar to seal script on "dragon bone" (a traditional Chinese medicine). After repeated research, he determined that it was an ancient script and began collecting "dragon bone" for research. However, the Eight-Nation Alliance soon occupied Beijing, and Wang Yirong, unwilling to endure national humiliation, jumped into a well and died. His collection of oracle bones was sold to Liu E, author of "Travels of Lao Can". Liu E selected more than 1,000 pieces and printed them into a book - "Iron Cloud Collection of Turtle Shells", which is the world's first book on oracle bone script. It caused a sensation in China and abroad, revealing the ancient Chinese script that existed more than 3,000 years ago. However, it was not until 1915 that the epigraphist Luo Zhenyu finally found the origin of "dragon bone" in Xiaotun Village, Anyang, Henan Province. The excavation of Yin Ruins, which began in 1928, opened the way for the study of oracle bone script. In the temple area of Yin Ruins, there are numerous oracle bone kilns, which have unearthed about 150,000 oracle bones, shocking the world. Currently, among the more than 4,000 existing oracle bone characters, more than 1,000 have been identified (to encourage the study of oracle bone script, the China National Museum of Writing offers a reward of 100,000 yuan for each oracle bone character deciphered and confirmed. However, to date, only one scholar has successfully identified a character). Houmuwu Ding (Simuwu Ding) After the discovery of oracle bone script in Yin Ruins, local villagers gradually became aware of and participated in the "treasure hunt". The Houmuwu Ding was unearthed by villagers in 1939. Later, fearing that it would be looted by the Japanese, it was reburied underground. After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, the ding was unearthed again. It was first stored in the Anyang County Government, and then transported to the Nanjing Central Museum (now Nanjing Museum). After the completion of the National Museum of Chinese History, it was stored there. It is currently housed in the National Museum. The ding is inscribed with the three characters "Houmuwu". According to research, it was made by King Zu Geng or Zu Jia of the Shang Dynasty to worship his mother, Lady Wu. In our generation's history textbooks, it was called Simuwu大方鼎 (Simuwu Large Tripod Cauldron). Later, the academic community proposed a new interpretation of the inscription on the ding, changing "Simu" to "Hou". The Houmuwu Ding is massive and dignified, with exquisite and intricate decorations. It is the largest and heaviest bronze ritual vessel unearthed to date, showcasing not only the superb bronze casting technology of the Shang Dynasty, but also the sacrificial culture of that time. It is an outstanding representative of ancient Chinese bronze art. Tomb of Fu Hao Fu Hao was the queen of King Wu Ding of the Shang Dynasty, and the first female general recorded in Chinese history. Although the tomb of Fu Hao is not large, it is well preserved and has a very rich collection of burial objects. A total of 1,928 artifacts of different materials were unearthed, including bronzes, jades, gemstones, and ivory. Among them are a large tripod cauldron engraved with "Simu Xin", a unique owl-shaped zun (wine vessel) of Fu Hao, and a three-sectioned steamer, which was unveiled for the first time. The tomb of Fu Hao is the only well-preserved Shang Dynasty royal tomb excavated to date, and the only one that can be linked to and dated by oracle bone script, and to identify the tomb owner and her identity. It is a milestone in the field of Chinese archaeology and Shang Dynasty history. The old building of the Yin Ruins Museum was built in 2005 and is a single-story underground structure. In order to better protect and display more unearthed relics, a new Yin Ruins Museum was built and opened in February 2024. There is a free shuttle bus from the Yin Ruins Palace Area to the Royal Tombs Area, which takes about 20 minutes. After visiting, you can return on the same bus.

Leaving Handan and heading south to the first stop in Henan Province - Anyang, I have always wanted to explore the site where the Shang Dynasty ruins were discovered, so I decided to stay in Anyang for three days. On the first day, I visited the Yin Ruins Museum in the morning to learn about the history of the Shang Dynasty. After that, I drove to the Yin Ruins Park to see the archaeological remains and the tomb of Fu Hao. In the afternoon, I went to Yuanlin to visit Yuan Shikai's tomb. As it was only 3:30 pm when I left Yuanlin, I drove to Tianning Temple to see the thousand-year-old Wenfeng Pagoda. Parking at the scenic spots is 5 yuan for an unlimited time. On the second day, I drove to Linzhou to visit the Red Flag Canal Scenic Area. I first went to the Red Flag Canal Memorial Hall and the Fen Shui Gate Scenic Area, then drove to the Qingnian Cave Scenic Area, which is 23 kilometers away. There are shuttle buses between the scenic areas. There is a parking lot for self-driving, which costs 5 yuan for an unlimited time. On the third day, I drove to Tangyin, first to visit the Yili City where King Wen of Zhou deduced the Eight Trigrams, and then to visit the Yue Fei Temple, where I paid tribute to the loyal and patriotic general. I didn't go to the China Character Museum, leaving some thoughts and reasons to come again. In the afternoon, I went to the next stop, the capital of the Song Dynasty - Kaifeng.

This year's must-visit museum~ Anyang Yin Ruins Museum Yin Ruins, the site of the late Shang Dynasty capital. After the fall of the Shang Dynasty, the capital gradually fell into disrepair and was buried underground, hence the name Yin Ruins. Reasons to visit the new Yin Ruins Museum 1. Ranked first in China's top 100 archaeological discoveries of the 20th century 2. Listed on the "World Cultural Heritage List" and "World Memory List" 3. The first national major thematic museum to present a panoramic view of Shang civilization, with an exhibition hall area of about 22,000 square meters 4. As an archaeological museum, you can see on-site archaeology that is being restored and displayed at the same time 5. Nearly 4,000 sets of cultural relics, more than 3/4 of which are making their debut The Yin Ruins Museum, shaped like a bronze tripod, is grand and simple. The oracle bone inscription "Da Yi Shang" above the gate shows the essence of Yin Shang civilization. "Exploring Shang Civilization": The archaeological process of Yin Ruins "Shang Dynasty Brief History Exhibition Hall": Historical context of the Shang Dynasty "Chariot and Horse Relics Exhibition": "The chariot is rolling, the horse is galloping"~ Chariot and horse burial pit - mature and complete chariot and horse technology and shocking backward burial culture

The exterior of the museum is shaped like a 'ding' (ancient Chinese cauldron), symbolizing 'prosperous China, harmonious world.' Inside, there are basic exhibitions such as 'A Piece of Oracle Bone Shocks the World,' 'The Origin and Evolution of Chinese Characters,' and 'The History of Chinese Character Development,' as well as special exhibitions like 'Chinese Character Folklore' and 'The Forest of Character Books.' The museum boasts a rich collection of artifacts, including oracle bones, bronze inscriptions, bamboo slips, silk books, and steles, among various other forms of written records. The Yinxu Ruins Museum covers an area of 268 acres with a building scale of 51,000 square meters. It mainly includes exhibition halls such as the History of Yinxu Archaeological Excavation, Unearthed Relics Hall, History of Social Life in the Yin and Shang Dynasties Hall, Oracle Bone Hall, Jade Hall, Bronze Hall, and a Precision Archaeological Laboratory.

One must visit the Yin Ruins at least once. "The mandate of heaven, the mysterious bird, descended to give birth to Shang." "From China's first ancient capital, the world looks eastward." "A piece of oracle bone astonishes the world, a square ding interprets the years." Here is the Yin Ruins of Anyang, where there are no gorgeous landscapes, but there is a profound and simple history

The Anyang Yin Ruins, a name that resounds through the history of Chinese archaeology, celebrated the grand opening of its new museum this February. It brings together a multitude of high-tech elements to display both new and old relics in a stunning manner. The new museum was designed by Academician He Jingtang of South China University of Technology. The building is shaped like an ancient tripod, with the characters for 'Great City of Shang' inscribed in oracle bone script above the entrance. Its exterior is a bronze curtain wall, highlighting bronze ware and oracle bone inscriptions as symbols of the Shang Dynasty civilization. The museum is packed with information, ranging from the brutal chariots and human sacrifice pits to the divination inscriptions on turtle shells and animal bones, and even the famous bronze artifacts unearthed from the tombs of King Wu Ding and Lady Fu Hao. Without proper study, it's hard to fully grasp. However, when we have a bowl of oracle bone script noodles at the museum or visit a restroom marked with oracle bone script, it feels as though we're integrating this profound history into our daily lives.

Yinxu Museum is a relatively new museum in Anyang. It houses a portion of the thousands year old ancient oracle bones that Anyang is famous for. The museum showcases photographs and models of early excavations, bronze wares crafted from China's Shang dynasty, short animations of the evolution of the oracle bone inscriptions to the present Mandarin characters and many more exhibits. The entrance fee is a rather hefty 80 RMB. If you understand the Chinese language, I recommend forking out extra for a museum group tour or at the minimum, renting an audio guide. Oracle bone inscription has a long and fascinating history that is worth immersing oneself in for a couple of hours. Nearby, within walking distance, some tombs of significance and the Yinxu ruins can be explored. Getting There - From the high speed railway station Anyang Dong Zhan (安阳东站)，walk 500meters and wait at the street for bus 11 to go to Yinxu museum. The ride takes about 50mins. If you don't wish to wait, call for a cab using the Didi(滴滴车) app. Outside the train station, there will be hustlers getting you to take their cab but you should negotiate the fare. If you understand the Chinese language, I recommend forking out extra for a museum guide or at least rent an audio guide equipment.If you understand the Chinese language, I recommend forking out extra for a museum guide or at least rent an audio guide equipment. #yinxumuseum #anyang #henan #oraclebonesinscriptions #oraclebonescript

Anyang is one of the eight ancient capitals, and the Ruins of Yin are the remains of the late Shang Dynasty's capital, discovered at the beginning of the 20th century. Excavations began in 1928, located on both banks of the Huan River in the northwest suburbs of Anyang City, Henan Province. The Yin Ruins Museum houses a large collection of bronze artifacts, represented by the 'Simuwu Ding' and the 'Zun of the Square Kui Ox', as well as the astonishing chariot and horse burial pits.

Arrived in Anyang at noon, checked into the Welcome Hotel, where Manager Zhang from the hotel's pick-up service is very familiar with the attractions and local snacks, and is very enthusiastic. After lunch on the same day, visited the Museum of Chinese Characters and hired a guide for 150 yuan, who provided a very detailed explanation. Had dinner at the Century Jubin Building in the evening, encountered a stove malfunction, and then switched to the Century Jiafeng, which is affordable and serves generous portions. The next morning, visited the Yin Ruins site, the Tomb of Lady Fu Hao, and the Yin Ruins Mausoleums. Many relics have been moved to the new museum of the Yin Ruins. To get from the site to the mausoleums, you need to take a shuttle bus that runs every hour, on a rugged road, and there are three museums at the Yin Ruins Mausoleums. There are also areas that are still being excavated. There are a few chaotic tricycle taxis at the entrance to the site. In the afternoon, visited the new museum of the Yin Ruins and hired a guide for 280 yuan, whose level of explanation still needs improvement. The new museum is very worth visiting multiple times, with many relics, a large area, and it's a bit tiring to walk around. The only downside is the view of the Ansteel plant area through the windows.

Anyang, Henan, is a low-key small city in northern Henan🏙, but it is the hometown of oracle bone inscriptions that amazes the world, the starting point of Chinese archaeology, and the capital of the Shang Dynasty🔥. This ancient capital of seven dynasties, which surpasses Luoyang and is as good as Kaifeng, is worth a visit! ! 📌Accommodation recommendation: Henan Anyang Linzhou Slate Rock Store 📍No. 88, Nanwan Village, Guojiazhuang Village, Shibanyan Town, Linzhou The farm is located in the Taihang Mountain Grand Canyon Scenic Area🏞, built by the mountains and rivers, becoming a quiet home in the mountains💖. There are fully equipped service islands and distinctive prefabricated rooms, while retaining the traditional slate stone architectural style of Shibanyan Town Village 🎐, blending in with the mountains. Just open the curtains and enjoy the stunning mountain scenery⛰, making you feel like you are living in nature, no longer a wish~ You can also enjoy many check-in spots in one stop! ! 📌Must-visit attractions: The majestic Taihang Mountains stretch for 8,000 miles, and the most beautiful section of it is left in the Taihang Grand Canyon. With typical northern landscape features, the scenic area consists of three areas: Peach Blossom Valley, Wang Xiangyan and Taiji Iceberg. The canyon is full of strange rocks, waterfalls, crisscrossing terraces and overlapping mountains, showing the various forms of northern landscapes🏞~ A valley in the Taihang Grand Canyon Scenic Area, with romantic peach blossoms in spring🌺. There are also many attractions around. A mighty river running through the canyon, combined with the magnificent scenery of Taihang, attracts many people. Among them, Huanglongtan is one of the highlights of Taohua Valley, which is worth checking in. Anyang was the first capital in Chinese history. Yinxu houses a large number of precious cultural relics including bronze, stone, and bone tools, as well as national treasures such as the "Simuwu Large Square Ding". Go to Yinxu to witness the history and culture of the Shang Dynasty. History lovers should not miss it! One of the major features of Anyang is also the world's first writing museum📖. The museum houses more than 4,000 precious cultural relics, covering a number of fields including oracle bone inscriptions and bronze inscriptions, recording the long history of the development of Chinese characters from their origin to computer Wubi input. Visiting the museum is like traveling through time, allowing you to deeply experience the inheritance and development of China's splendid 5,000-year-old writing culture.

With the spring breeze on my face and the peach blossoms in full bloom, I have a date with the Yin Ruins Museum. Stepping into this hall of history, it feels as if I have traveled back to the distant Shang Dynasty era. Inside the museum, precious cultural relics quietly tell the stories of the past. The bronzes, jades, pottery, and more, all shimmer with the wisdom and craftsmanship of the ancients. As I stop to admire them, it's as if I can hear the breathing of history. Looking at the oracle bone inscriptions, it's as if I see the ancient people using writing to record life and pass on culture. Each character is full of vitality, allowing me to feel the profoundness and breadth of Chinese culture. The Yin Ruins Museum, a place where one's soul can be purified. Here, I feel the weight of history and the charm of culture. If you also love history and culture, why not come here for a visit, and dance to the rhythm of history with the ancients! Yin Ruins

You guessed it right, I am talking about Anyang in Henan. Anyang is the second batch of national historical and cultural cities, known throughout the country for the Yin Ruins, Oracle Bone Inscriptions, Fu Hao, and the Simuwu Ding. However, if you have never been to Anyang, you might have a stereotypical impression of it being dilapidated and backward. In fact, Anyang is very fun, with many attractions and delicacies worth visiting. In terms of everyday cafes, I recommend the one near Cangxiang Street. Although it doesn't look very impressive from the roadside, the courtyard inside is full of wisteria flowers, which are very beautiful. In terms of food, you can choose the time-honored Shengdelli to taste special delicacies such as fried blood cake, 'San Bu Zhan', and rice coated with a thick sauce. In addition, Anyang's snacks are also very distinctive, such as the ubiquitous 'Xian Lou Bian Fen Cai', paired with baked pancakes, the taste is simply amazing. In summary, Anyang is a place that is definitely worth visiting, whether it is for its historical culture or its culinary culture, it can leave a deep impression on people.

May Day is coming again! Avoiding the crowds is one of my principles when I travel. Standing in front of the map of China, I drew a circle in Henan, so here it is! Anyang, here we come! 🌟Highlights: 1. China's first oracle bone script, Yin Ruins, I have longed for it! 2. The newly discovered and opened to the public Cao Cao Mausoleum! 3. The ancient Tang Dynasty tower - Xiuding Temple Tower! 4. China's first text museum! 🏨Hotel environment: This time I stayed at Anyang Guesthouse. Recommended! Five-star facilities, three-star prices! It didn't even increase during the May Day period, more than 300 yuan, it's really conscientious! The hotel's location is also very good, not far from anywhere, about ten minutes by taxi to the high-speed rail station, 8 yuan. 👍Most recommended: The most recommended is the Yin Ruins! A piece of oracle bone shocked the world, here I saw the most oracle bone inscriptions, saw a lot of rare things in the tomb of Fu Hao, and the Shang Dynasty culture, definitely have a better understanding of our 5,000-year history. Be sure to ask for an explanation at the door, the official fee is 100 yuan. ✅Must experience: The Cao Cao Mausoleum is also worth seeing. When I went there, it had just opened, so there were not many people. It takes about an hour to take a taxi from the city, and the traffic is not very good during the period. The Cao Cao Mausoleum is very simple, making us sigh that a generation of heroes, in the end, is just a handful of loess. Second recommendation: Xiuding Temple Tower. This attraction is not very famous, and the location is very remote. We were on our way to Linzhou, just passing by, so we wanted to take a look. But it's really beautiful, very shocking. Each brick is exquisitely carved, and it is said that each brick is worth several million dollars. 🍽Food recommendation: Anyang is famous for its lamb noodles and blood sausages. We've tried them all, they're okay. ❤Reason for recommendation: Anyang is a quiet small city. But it has a deep historical and cultural heritage, and it's worth playing quietly for a few days. During popular seasons like Spring Festival, May Day, and National Day, feel free to rush to Anyang! Go and see our thousands of years of history! 🚉Transportation strategy: We took the high-speed rail to Anyang. Direct from Shanghai Hongqiao to Anyang, 6 hours, it's okay!

The Shang Dynasty, which is far away from this year, the ruins left by our ancestors, explore the ancient cultural relics of Henan, the most famous attraction in Anyang, is this 5A-level Yin Ruins National Archaeological Park, which began to excavate archaeology a hundred years ago, with a huge scale. As a scenic spot, what is presented to people is old, many places are being repaired, and what can be seen is only the tomb of Fu Hao, the oracle bone corridor, and other limited attractions. The museum has moved to a new site and has not yet opened, waiting for the next visit. At the exit, I happened to encounter the scenic spot shooting a New Year's blessing video, which is very joyful and festive.

安阳 An'Yang Henan. Yinxu Ruins Museum. Nowadays the gorgeous capital for several dynasties of the past is a small city in Henan province. Almost outside the city is located very interesting place, the excavations and museum of Yin dynasty. It is easy to get there by public transportation. The area includes several points of interest I will present later in my posts. It is very accurately planned and clean spot offering the big and rare collection of the artifacts illustrating being and beliefs if that epoch. Recommended for visiting. It requires about four hours.