Anyang Travel Guide

Hi, this is the 7th stop of the Bighead Carp's weekend trip away from Beijing: "The ancient capital of the Yin Shang dynasty, the birthplace of Chinese characters—Anyang". 🤔Why choose Anyang? Explore the Yin Shang culture, delve into ancient relics, and experience the temporal impact of history: Reading 'Jian Shang', I was shocked by the difference between the human sacrifices of the Shang dynasty and modern concepts, which made me even more eager to visit the archaeological sites in person and see the reality that has been deeply buried by history. 📜The source of Chinese characters, understanding the birth and evolution of Chinese characters: The land of oracle bones, embark on a journey to explore the evolution of Chinese characters. As the hometown of oracle bones, Anyang has the world's first museum of writing, attracting me to explore the origins of Chinese characters and their rich history of changes. 🚄Transportation information: Depart from Beijing West to Anyang East: G371 (8:26-10:38) Return from Anyang East to Beijing West: G308 (18:05-20:20) 😎DAY1 One-day trip suggestion: First stop: 🚕Shen Ji Bian Fen Cai First, after arriving in Anyang, take a car to Shen Ji Bian Fen Cai to enjoy a delicious brunch! The soup base of the flat noodle dish here is fresh and tasty, with garlic sauce and chili oil, the flavor is excellent! Not only that, but the fried dough here is also fluffy and delicious. The neighboring baked bun shop is also worth a try, especially when paired with Huaxian dough beef, which directly shocks the taste buds! Second stop: 🚶‍♂China Museum of Writing After lunch, walk to the China Museum of Writing. Book tickets in advance on the public platform and enter the museum with your ID card. Here, you can appreciate the essence of Chinese characters from past dynasties, understand the evolution of Chinese characters, and learn about the writing of ethnic minorities. Third stop: 🚕Anyang Museum After visiting the Museum of Writing, take a taxi to the Anyang Museum. The 'Yin and Yecheng Complement Each Other' exhibition here provides a detailed interpretation of Anyang's historical and cultural context. However, it is worth noting that the museum's collection is relatively limited, and some artifacts are 'on loan' for exhibitions. Fourth stop: 🚕Wenfeng Tower From the museum, take a taxi to Wenfeng Tower. After purchasing a ticket, it is highly recommended to spend 25 yuan for a guide to explain, which will allow you to gain a deeper understanding of the unique aspects and the story behind this ancient tower. Standing at the top of the tower, you can overlook the entire old city of Anyang and feel the perfect combination of history and modernity. Fifth stop: 🚶‍♂Stroll through the old city streets Coming out of Wenfeng Tower, walk along Zhonglou Alley to the Bell Tower, then stroll through Houcang Street, and finally reach the Cathedral. The travel segments along this route are like walking into the old city with a strong sense of life, experiencing the scenes of cables crisscrossing, neighbors laughing and talking, and old grandmothers supporting each other while chatting and walking, as if returning to the hometown town that has disappeared in the old city renovation.