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14 Days in Anyang

Two weeks rounds out the prefecture — deep Yinxu and Taihang days, Neihuang's ancient tombs, a Linzhou mountain valley, plus single days across the borders in Hebei and Hebi.

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Best time: April-May or September-OctoberBudget: mid-range

Quick Answer

Is 14 days enough for Anyang?

14 days lets you go beyond Anyang's core into neighborhoods, food markets, and one or two day trips at a relaxed pace.

Source: NihaoVisit Anyang guide

14-day Anyang itinerary at a glance

Use our full Anyang travel guide as the base and adapt it to 14 days. Keep the city's three signature attractions as the backbone; fill the rest with neighborhood walks, food markets, and an easy day trip.

Yinxu oracle-bone ruinsNational Museum of Chinese WritingRed Flag CanalTaihang Grand Canyon (two days)Two Emperors' Tombs at NeihuangSide days across Hebei & Hebi borders
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Day 1

Arrival, Yinxu & Old Town

Settle in, then the palace-and-temple heart of the UNESCO Shang capital; evening in the renovated Cangxiang Street lanes.

Scenes from Anyang, China
  1. anyang yinxu
  2. anyang cangxiang street
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Day 2

Writing Museum & Yuan Lin

The national museum of Chinese characters takes a slow morning; Yuan Shikai's tomb, part imperial and part Western, fills the afternoon.

Scenes from Anyang, China
  1. anyang chinese writing museum
  2. anyang yuanlin
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Day 3

Wenfeng Pagoda & City Markets

Climb the umbrella-shaped Five-Dynasties pagoda, then eat your way through the markets around the old city.

Scenes from Anyang, China
  1. anyang wenfeng pagoda
  2. anyang city markets
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Day 4

Cao Cao's Mausoleum & Ma's Manor

West of town — the Three Kingdoms tomb confirmed in 2009, now a site museum, paired with the Qing-era manor called the first official residence of the Central Plains.

Scenes from Anyang, China
  1. anyang caocao mausoleum
  2. anyang mashi manor
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Day 5

To Linzhou — Red Flag Canal

An hour northwest for the 1960s canal carved along Taihang cliffs. Memorial hall at the canal head, then the Youth Cave section. Overnight in Linzhou.

  1. anyang red flag canal
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Day 6

Taihang Grand Canyon — Peach Blossom Valley

A first canyon day for the streams, pools and stairways of Peach Blossom Valley. Base yourself in the stone-slate town of Shibanyan.

  1. anyang taihang grand canyon
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Day 7

Taihang Grand Canyon — Wangxiang Rock

A second canyon day for the cliff walkways and summit views of Wangxiang Rock — the boldest climb in the valley.

  1. anyang taihang grand canyon
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Day 8

Huanghua Mountain & Back to Anyang

A forested valley with old temples on the west side of Linzhou for an easy morning, then ride back over the mountains to Anyang.

  1. anyang huanghua mountain
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Day 9

Wahuang Palace — Hebei Side Day

A short drive north across the border into Shexian, Handan (neighboring Hebei), for temple buildings pinned to a cliff face honoring Nüwa; return to Anyang by evening.

  1. handan wahuang palace
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Day 10

Tangyin — Youli & Yue Fei Temple

A short ride south to Tangyin, where King Wen worked out the 64 hexagrams in captivity and where Yue Fei was born; his Ming-era temple holds steles of Man Jiang Hong.

  1. anyang youli city
  2. anyang yuefei temple
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Day 11

Xunxian Ancient City — Hebi Side Day

Xunxian belongs to neighboring Hebi, an hour southeast — a walled county town with the early giant stone Buddha on Dapi Mountain and renowned temple fairs.

  1. hebi xunxian ancient city
  2. hebi dapi mountain
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Day 12

Neihuang — Two Emperors' Tombs

East to Neihuang county for the memorial tombs of two legendary pre-dynastic rulers, Zhuanxu and Ku, set in jujube-growing country.

  1. anyang erdiling
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Day 13

Huan Riverside & Old Town Slow Day

A rest-day rhythm — riverside greenery along the Huan, coffee in the old lanes, an early night.

  1. anyang huan riverfront
  2. anyang cangxiang street
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Day 14

Farewell Yinxu & Departure

One last unhurried morning among the oracle bones before the HSR from Anyang East — a fitting goodbye to the city where Chinese writing began.

  1. anyang yinxu

Budget for 14 days in Anyang

TierPer day14 days total
BackpackerUSD $50–$80USD $700–$1,120
Mid-rangeUSD $100–$200USD $1,400–$2,800
LuxuryUSD $300+USD $4,200+

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Frequently asked questions

What is the daily budget for Anyang?
Budget travelers: USD $50–$80/day. Mid-range: $100–$200/day. Luxury: $300+/day. These cover hotel, three meals, transit, and one paid attraction per day.
Do I need a visa to visit Anyang?
It depends on your passport — see our <a href="/china-visa-2026/">China visa guide</a> for the latest country-by-country list. Most Western passport holders can enter visa-free for 30 days as of 2026.
How do I get from the airport to the center of Anyang?
Anyang's main airport connects to the city center via airport bus, taxi, or metro where available. See the airport transfer section of our Anyang guide.
Can I use 14 days for both Anyang and a side trip?
Yes — with 14 days you can pair Anyang with one nearby city (e.g. a short rail or bus side trip) and still have buffer days.
Is Anyang safe for tourists?
Yes. Anyang has very low violent crime rates and is widely considered safe for foreign tourists. Standard petty-theft precautions apply. See our <a href="/is-china-safe-2026/">is China safe</a> page.

See also: Anyang travel guide, China visa 2026, China trip cost.