Visit the Ancient Capital of Yinxu and Find the Chinese Cedar 2D

Duration2 Days
Difficulty 2 stars
Anyang, located at the eastern foot of the Taihang Mountains, was historically known as Yin, Ye, etc. As the site of Yinxu, a World Cultural Heritage Site, and the birthplace of oracle bone inscriptions, a World Memory Heritage, Anyang is hailed as the "City of Characters". Anyang is one of the centers of early Chinese civilization, a national historical and cultural city, the hometown of oracle bone inscriptions, and the birthplace of the I Ching. During the Three Kingdoms, Two Jin Dynasties and Northern and Southern Dynasties, Cao Wei, Later Zhao, Ran Wei, Former Yan, Eastern Wei, Northern Qi and other dynasties successively established their capitals here, so Anyang has long been known as the "Ancient Capital of Seven Dynasties". Anyang, a city where history and modernity interweave, is an important window to explore Chinese civilization. Wandering in Yinxu, you can hear the ancient bell sounds and feel the glory and mystery of the Shang Dynasty; the National Museum of Chinese Writing takes you to appreciate the evolution of Chinese characters and the profound cultural heritage behind them; hike in the Taihang Mountains to find that Chinese cedar.
  • Program Outline
  • Dates
  1. D1: Arrive in Anyang

    Today's Theme: Step into the Great Shang Capital

    【Morning】: Assembly Day: 9:30~9:50 Anyang East Railway Station

    Follow the intensive lecture teacher to visit the Ancestral Temple and Palace Area and the Royal Cemetery of Yinxu. Follow the traces of the Shang Dynasty more than 3,000 years ago, listen to the glorious past of the Great Shang Capital, touch the cultural marks of the ancient dynasty, feel the solemnity of the ancestral temple and the profoundness of the royal cemetery, and immerse yourself in the sacrificial culture and power structure of the Shang Dynasty.

    【Noon】: Lunch is at your own expense or AA. You can taste local characteristic food of Anyang and feel the daily charm of the ancient capital in the fireworks.

    【Afternoon】: Continue to follow the teacher to the Yinxu Museum, watch the treasures of the Shang Dynasty up close, listen to the historical stories and archaeological secrets behind the museum's treasures, deeply interpret the Chinese civilization code carried by oracle bone inscriptions and bronze ware, and understand the cultural heritage of the Great Shang Capital.

    Transport : Yutong (1-1.5 hours)

    Accommodation : Wandajiahua Hotel (or similar)

    Meal : (On Own)

    - Reference Hotel Pictures

  2. D2: Anyang; Departure or Extension Program

    Today's Theme: Looking for the Chinese Cedar in the Taihang Mountains

    【Morning】Head to the "Painter's Village" deep in the Taihang Mountains, walk through the vigorous rocks and lush forests, start an exclusive hiking journey, and search for the Chinese cedar symbolizing tenacity and inheritance all the way. Feel the unique charm of the Taihang Mountains in the natural elegance and freeze the beautiful moment of integration between man and nature.

    【Afternoon】Leave the Painter's Village and head to Qingliang Mountain to visit the Xiuding Temple Pagoda, known as the "First Chinese Pagoda in China". This ancient pagoda has a unique shape and exquisite craftsmanship, carrying thousands of years of historical heritage and the essence of architectural art. Observe its exquisite decorative patterns up close and listen to the historical legends behind the ancient pagoda.

    【Evening】Dissolve at Anyang East Railway Station. It is recommended to buy tickets after 19:00 to end this journey with both historical heritage and natural beauty, and keep the exclusive beautiful memories with the elegance of Taihang mountains and rivers and the profoundness of the ancient capital Anyang.

    Transport : Yutong (4-5 hours)

    Accommodation : Own arrangement

    Meal : Breakfast

    Trekking Distance : 9 kilometers

    Trekking Time : 4-5 hours

    Altitude Gains & Losses : +400米/-500米 meters

    Highest Altitude : 1400 meters

Date of departureDate of return
2026-12-26 2026-12-27 招募中

Route Type Trekking Adventure Heritage Trekking

Route CodeAnyang

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