Great Places to Visit During the Spring Festival: 6-Day Itinerary in Anyang
by Foster Isabella]72
Jan 8, 2025
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😇
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