Beiguan District Tourism
Beiguan District, Anyang City, Henan Province — the core area of Anyang Ancient City, integrating modern history, natural scenery and folk culture. A 2-day & 1-night in-depth tour including historical exploration, cultural experience and food tasting.
2-Day & 1-Night Historical and Cultural Tour of Beiguan District
Visit modern relics, admire the scenery of Huanshui River, explore the style of the ancient city, taste Anyang's flavors, and experience the profound heritage of Central Plains culture
Visit Yuan Lin in the morning to explore modern architectural art and historical events. In the afternoon, go to the National Museum of Chinese Writing to appreciate the long history of Chinese character evolution. Taste characteristic Anyang dinner in the evening.
- Anyang Guest House
- Budget Hotels in Beiguan District
- Characteristic Homestays in the Ancient City
- Anyang Bianfen Vegetable (Flat Noodle Vegetable)
- Fenjiang Rice (Soymilk Rice)
- Fried Blood Sausage
- It is recommended to hire a commentator (or rent an audio guide) for the museum
- No flash photography is allowed in the museum
- Pay attention to sun protection in summer
Stroll through Huanshui Park in the morning to enjoy the scenery of Huanshui River. In the afternoon, visit North Street of Anyang Ancient City, explore historical sites such as Bell Tower and Drum Tower, and buy characteristic souvenirs to end the trip.
- Huanshui River Cruise
- Folk Custom Experience on North Street
- Handicraft Making (Paper Cutting, Clay Sculpture)
- Anyang Sanxun (Smoked Chicken, Smoked Eggs, Smoked Pork Offal)
- Oracle Bone Inscription Replicas
- Neihuang Sausage
- Daokou Braised Chicken (Neighboring Specialty)
- About 3 kilometers from Anyang Railway Station
- About 10 kilometers from Anyang East Station (High-speed Railway Station)
- Urban buses cover all scenic spots
Must-Try Foods in Beiguan District
Anyang Bianfen Vegetable
Anyang's characteristic breakfast, mainly made of flat vermicelli, served with green vegetables, tofu, pig blood, etc. The soup is rich, spicy and delicious, and it is the most representative snack of the local area.
Fenjiang Rice
A traditional snack in Anyang, cooked with mung bean milk, millet, soybeans, peanuts, etc. It is sour and fragrant, appetizing and relieving summer heat when eaten in summer, and is deeply loved by local people.
Fried Blood Sausage
A characteristic flavor snack in Anyang. Pig blood mixed with flour is poured into casings, steamed and then fried. It is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and eaten with garlic juice, with a unique flavor.
Anyang Liaohua (Fried Glutinous Rice Cake)
A traditional pastry, originated in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. It is made of glutinous rice, white sugar, honey and other raw materials, with a crispy and sweet taste and a beautiful shape, which is a good product for festivals.
- Spring (March-May): Mild climate, suitable for outdoor activities
- Autumn (September-November): Clear and crisp autumn weather, comfortable for sightseeing
- Winter (December-February): Can experience the New Year flavor of the ancient city
- Bianfen Vegetable
- Fenjiang Rice
- Fried Blood Sausage
- Anyang Liaohua
- Sanbuzhan (Three-Non-Stick, a sweet dish)
- Tickets: About ¥120
- Accommodation: ¥150-¥260 per night
- Catering: ¥60-¥100 per day
- Transportation: About ¥50
- Total: ¥500-¥800
- How long does it take to visit the National Museum of Chinese Writing? → 2-3 hours recommended
- Where to taste the most authentic Bianfen Vegetable? → Old shops on the streets of the old town
- Is there an entrance fee for Anyang Ancient City? → The block is free, some attractions charge fees
- Transportation in Beiguan District? → Urban buses are convenient, taxi starting price is ¥6