Anyang attractions

Located in Anyang, Youli City (羑里城), also known as the Temple of King Wen (文王庙), is the earliest known national prison in Chinese history and the birthplace of Zhou Yi culture. Its history can be traced back to the Shang and Zhou dynasties when it served as the place where King Zhou of Shang imprisoned […]

Yue Fei Temple (岳飞庙), located in Anyang City, Henan Province, is a well-preserved complex of ancient buildings dating back to the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is also one of the largest ancient architectural complexes in northern Henan and one of the three major Yue temples in China. The temple was originally built during the

The Yuan Shikai Mausoleum (袁林，袁世凯墓), constructed between the fifth and seventh years of the Republic of China (1916-1918), spans over 9.3 hectares in Anyang. Yuan Shikai (1859-1916) hailed from Xiangcheng, Henan, and rose to prominence as a warlord during the Beiyang Government era, holding key positions in the Qing dynasty government before briefly seizing the

Wenfeng Pagoda (文峰塔), situated in the ancient city of Anyang, Henan Province, was constructed in the second year of the Guangshun era during the Later Zhou Dynasty (952 AD), making it over a thousand years old. Originally known as the Tianning Temple Pagoda due to its location within the Tianning Temple, it was later renamed

Yinxu Ruins (殷墟), located in present-day Anyang, Henan Province, China, is the archaeological site of the late capital of the Shang Dynasty, recognized as the earliest verified capital in Chinese history. Its discovery and excavation rank as the premier among China’s “100 Major Archaeological Discoveries of the 20th Century.” Centered around the village of Xiaotun,