Anyang 3-Day Travel Guide: Yin Ruins, Oracle Bones, Red Flag Canal

Anyang, one of China's Eight Great Ancient Capitals. The Yin Ruins (UNESCO World Heritage) produced the earliest Chinese writing — oracle bone inscriptions from 3,300 years ago. The Red Flag Canal is an engineering miracle built by hand in the 1960s. Three days exploring the roots of Chinese civilization.

🚶 Day 1: Yin Ruins Museum (¥70) — UNESCO World Heritage, capital of Shang Dynasty (1300-1046 BC). Oracle bone inscriptions — earliest Chinese writing. Fu Hao Tomb with bronze artifacts.

🚶 Day 2: Red Flag Canal (¥80, Linzhou) — "Artificial Milky Way" — 1,500km canal carved into Taihang Mountain cliffs by hand in the 1960s. Youth Cave section most dramatic. 2hrs from Anyang.

🚶 Day 3: Wenfeng Tower + Anyang Museum (Free) + Cixian Cave. Food: Anyang Three Smoked (¥15-25), Bianfeng Roast Chicken (¥15-25), Daokou Roast Chicken (¥15-25)

🍜 Three Smoked ¥15-25 | Roast Chicken ¥15-25 | Henan Stewed Noodles ¥8-12 | Budget ¥150-250/day

🚄 Zhengzhou 1hr | Beijing 2.5hrs | Budget ¥150-250/day