Anyang, Henan — an ancient capital of seven dynasties, the birthplace of Chinese writing. Home to famous attractions including Yin Xu, the Red Flag Canal, Taihang Grand Canyon, and Wenfeng Tower, it is a tourist destination combining Yin-Shang culture, red tourism culture, and Taihang mountain-and-water culture.
Anyang's political and cultural center, core area of the ancient city
Anyang's commercial transportation hub, modern urban area
Core area of Yin-Shang culture, rich in industrial heritage
Urban-rural fringe, abundant ecological resources
County-level city under Anyang, core area of Taihang landscape
Famous historical and cultural county, major agricultural county
Hometown of national hero Yue Fei, birthplace of I Ching culture
Central Plains granary, birthplace of Daokou Braised Chicken
Hometown of Zhuanxu and Diku, land of red dates
Explore Yin Xu to decipher oracle bone script, visit the Red Flag Canal to feel its spirit, admire the majesty of Taihang, and trace the cultural lineage at ancient temples
In the morning, visit the Yin Xu Museum to uncover the mysteries of oracle bone script. In the afternoon, tour the National Museum of Chinese Writing to systematically learn about the evolution of Chinese characters. In the evening, stroll through Cangxiang Street to experience the night scenery of the ancient city.
In the morning, visit the Red Flag Canal Memorial Hall and hike the Youth Cave scenic area to experience the spirit of "self-reliance and hard work." In the afternoon, tour the Taihang Grand Canyon to enjoy the majestic beauty of the Taihang Mountains.
In the morning, visit Youli Town to experience I Ching culture. In the afternoon, visit Yue Fei Temple to pay tribute to the national hero. Before returning, you can purchase local specialties such as Daokou Braised Chicken.
A signature Anyang breakfast made with flat vermicelli as the main ingredient, combined with greens, tofu, pig blood, etc., simmered in bone broth and topped with special chili oil. Spicy and delicious, it warms the body and stimulates the appetite.
A famous Chinese specialty originating from Daokou, Hua County, Anyang. Dating back to the Shunzhi era of the Qing Dynasty, it is renowned for its beautiful shape, golden color, tender meat, and rich aroma, earning the title "Number One Chicken Under Heaven."
A traditional Anyang snack made by cooking fermented mung bean starch liquid with millet, soybeans, peanuts, and vegetables. Sour and fragrant with a unique fermented flavor, it is a popular summer refreshment in the region.
A folk specialty snack in Anyang. Pig blood mixed with flour is stuffed into pig intestines, steamed until cooked, then sliced and pan-fried until golden on both sides. Crispy on the outside, tender inside, served with garlic water for a unique flavor.