Yindu District Tourism
Yindu District, Anyang City, Henan Province - the birthplace of Yin Shang civilization, home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Yin Ruins, integrating thousands of years of ancient capital history, Three Kingdoms culture, and Ming and Qing manor architecture. A 3-day 2-night in-depth tour includes archaeological exploration, cultural tracing, and food tasting.
3-Day 2-Night Yin Shang Culture Tour in Yindu District
Explore oracle bone inscriptions at Yin Ruins, trace the traces of Cao Cao's military career, admire the architectural beauty of the manor, taste the ancient flavors of the Central Plains, and touch the 3,000-year-old civilization context
Visit the Yin Ruins Palace and Ancestral Temple Site in the morning to interpret the mysteries of oracle bone inscriptions. In the afternoon, head to the Yin Ruins Royal Mausoleum Site to explore the Shang Dynasty royal tomb culture. In the evening, visit the Yin Ruins Museum to systematically understand the Shang Dynasty civilization.
- Hotels near Yin Ruins Museum
- Budget Hotels in Yindu District Center
- Featured Homestays in Anyang Ancient City
- Anyang Braised Noodles
- Braised Noodles (Lu Mian)
- Pizha (Sweet Potato Vermicelli Cake)
- It is recommended to hire a professional interpreter (¥80-100)
- The site area is large, it is recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes
- Touching cultural relics and climbing ruins is prohibited
Go to Cao Cao's Mausoleum in the morning to explore the final resting place of the great warlord. In the afternoon, visit Ximen Bao Temple to learn about the story of the water conservancy celebrity in the Warring States Period. In the evening, experience Anyang's folk culture.
- About 30 km from urban area to Cao Cao's Mausoleum, self-driving or chartered car is recommended
- There are tourist shuttle buses between scenic spots, 3 trips per day
- Taxi round trip is about ¥120
- Cao Cao's Mausoleum: ¥60
- Ximen Bao Temple: ¥20
- Folk Custom Museum: Free
- You need to listen to the explanation to deeply understand the history of Cao Cao's Mausoleum
- Experience projects at Folk Custom Museum need to be booked in advance
- You can taste authentic farm dishes in surrounding villages
Visit Ma's Manor in the morning to appreciate the architectural art of Ming and Qing official residences. In the afternoon, explore Xiaonanhai Grottoes to admire the Northern Dynasties Buddhist statues. In the evening, buy special souvenirs to end the trip.
- Cultural explanation of Ma's Manor official residence
- Photography at Xiaonanhai Grottoes
- Boat tour at Pearl Spring
- Traditional cloth art making experience
- Oracle bone inscription replicas
- Anyang Sanxun (Smoked Chicken, Smoked Eggs, Smoked Pork Offal)
- Shuiye Crispy Sesame Cakes
- Neihuang Jujubes
- About 20 km from Anyang Railway Station
- About 35 km from Anyang East Station (High-speed Railway Station)
- There are direct bus shuttles to urban area at the scenic spot gate
Must-Try Dishes in Yindu District
Anyang Braised Noodles
Anyang's featured pasta, hand-pulled with high-quality flour, served with lamb, fungus, kelp and other ingredients. The soup is rich and the taste is chewy, which is a favorite staple food of local people.
Pizha (Sweet Potato Vermicelli Cake)
Anyang's featured snack, made of sweet potato vermicelli as the main ingredient, steamed with chopped green onions, ginger and other seasonings. It can be stir-fried or braised, with a chewy texture and unique flavor.
Anyang Sanxun (Three Smoked Delicacies)
Including smoked chicken, smoked eggs and smoked pork offal, smoked with cypress branches. It has a golden color and rich aroma, and is a traditional famous snack and ideal gift in Anyang.
Shuiye Crispy Sesame Cakes
A featured snack in Shuiye Town, Yindu District, baked with flour, sesame and other raw materials. It has a crispy texture and salty flavor, with a long history.
- Spring (Mar-May): Mild climate, suitable for outdoor activities
- Autumn (Sep-Nov): Clear and crisp autumn weather, comfortable for sightseeing
- Winter (Dec-Feb): Fewer tourists, suitable for in-depth visits
- Anyang Braised Noodles
- Pizha (Sweet Potato Vermicelli Cake)
- Anyang Sanxun (Three Smoked Delicacies)
- Shuiye Crispy Sesame Cakes
- Fenjiang Rice (Fermented Sour Soup Rice)
- Tickets: About ¥200
- Accommodation: ¥150-260 per night
- Catering: ¥60-100 per day
- Transportation: About ¥80
- Total: ¥700-1000
- How long does it take to visit Yin Ruins? → 4-5 hours recommended
- Is Cao Cao's Mausoleum authentic? → Confirmed as Cao Cao's tomb by archaeology
- What are the features of Ma's Manor? → The largest official residence in the Central Plains, with Chinese and Western architectural styles
- Transportation in Yindu District? → Main scenic spots are accessible by urban buses, self-driving is recommended for remote scenic spots