Anyang

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At a Glance

Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
Spring and autumn for archaeology, museums, heritage and mountain walking; summer mountain routes need heat, rain and traffic planning
Climate
Humid temperate climate with hot summers and weather-sensitive mountain, grotto, archaeological and outdoor routes

Top Attractions

01City Guide

Yinxu Archaeological Site

殷墟

All Ages

Admission

New museum CNY 80; Palace and Ancestral Shrine Site plus Royal Tombs Site combined ticket CNY 70; three-area pass CNY 120.

Typical Visit

3–4 hours for the new museum and Palace and Ancestral Shrine Site; 5–6 hours for all three areas.

02Historic Walk

Chinese Character Museum

中国文字博物馆

All Ages

Admission

Xuanwen Hall and Huiwen Hall are free; Bowen Hall costs about CNY 45; holiday reservations may apply.

Typical Visit

1.5–2 hours for a short route; 3–4 hours for the complete halls.

03City Guide

Red Flag Canal

红旗渠

Adults Focused

Admission

Combined pass about CNY 80; the sightseeing vehicle, cableway and slide cost extra.

Typical Visit

3–4 hours for the museum and basic Youth Cave route; 5–6 hours with the mountain route.

04Nature Escape

Taihang Grand Canyon Scenic Area

太行大峡谷景区

Adults Focused

Admission

Adult pass about CNY 140, including the required CNY 60 scenic transport fee; extra activities cost separately.

Typical Visit

1 day for Peach Blossom Valley and Taihang Sky Road; 1.5–2 days with Wangxiangyan.

05Historic Walk

Yue Fei Temple

岳飞庙

All Ages

Admission

Adult CNY 50; admission includes the old architectural compound and new memorial hall.

Typical Visit

About 1 hour for the main route; about 2 hours for the old compound and new memorial hall.

06Historic Walk

Youli City

羑里城

All Ages

Admission

Adult about CNY 38; students and teachers with the required certificate about CNY 19.

Typical Visit

1–1.5 hours for a short route; 2–3 hours for the complete route.

07Historic Walk

Ma Family Manor

马氏庄园

All Ages

Admission

Adult about CNY 40; reservations are usually not required.

Typical Visit

1–1.5 hours for the central-axis highlights; 2–3 hours for the complete route.

08Built Heritage

Yuan Lin Mausoleum

袁林

Adults Focused

Admission

Adult about CNY 35; visitors aged 60 and above enter free.

Typical Visit

40–60 minutes for the central-axis route; 1.5–2 hours for a detailed visit.

09Built Heritage

Wenfeng Pagoda

文峰塔

All Ages

Admission

Admission CNY 20; students and teachers with the required certificate pay half price.

Typical Visit

30–45 minutes for the pagoda; 1–1.5 hours with the temple buildings.

10City Guide

Lingquan Temple Grottoes

灵泉寺石窟

Adults Focused

Admission

Admission CNY 40; reservations are usually not required.

Typical Visit

1.5–2 hours for the concentrated sights; 2–3 hours for the complete route.

11City Guide

Anyang Museum

安阳博物馆

All Ages

Admission

Free entry; ID card required; reservations are usually not required.

Typical Visit

1–1.5 hours for the second-floor highlights; 2–3 hours for the complete route.