1 Day in Linzhang: Ancient Wonders Unveiled

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May 8, 2024 ·

Linzhang 1 Day Itinerary

Embark on a one-day cultural odyssey in Linzhang, a treasure trove of Chinese history. Your journey begins at the Yinxu Museum, where you'll spend two hours marveling at monuments that have stood the test of time, earning the prestigious title of a world cultural heritage site. Located in Yindu, Anyang, this museum offers a profound glimpse into China's storied past. Next, delve deeper into the origins of Chinese civilization with a two-hour visit to the National Museum of Chinese Writing in Beiguan, Anyang. Here, you'll immerse yourself in the evolution of Chinese script and its significance to cultural heritage. The Yecheng Relic Site awaits you next, offering a one-hour exploration of an ancient city that once played a pivotal role in China's history. Situated on Jinfeng Rd, Linzhang Xian, this site is a testament to the region's historical significance. Conclude your day with a two-hour visit to the Yecheng Museum in Linzhang, Handan, where you'll encounter a collection that beautifully encapsulates the essence of the region's rich historical narrative. This compact yet enriching itinerary is designed to maximize your experience of Linzhang's historical wonders in a single day.

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1 Day in Linzhang Itinerary: Day 1

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Yinxu Museum

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Kickstart your Linzhang adventure at the Yinxu Museum, where the echoes of a bygone era await. As the first stop in today's historical journey, allocate two hours to immerse yourself in this world cultural heritage site. The museum stands as a testament to ancient Chinese civilization, showcasing monumental relics that narrate the story of a time when oracles were etched in bone and bronze.

Attraction info

  • Yindu, Anyang, China
  • Suggested tour duration: 2-4 hour
  • Open from 8:00am-5:30pm

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National Museum of Chinese Writing

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Continue your exploration of Chinese antiquity at the National Museum of Chinese Writing. Just a short journey from Yinxu, this museum dedicates another two hours to the evolution of Chinese script. Here, you'll delve into the profound history of written language, from its earliest forms to the complex characters used today, all housed within an architecturally stunning space.

Attraction info

  • Beiguan, Anyang, China
  • Suggested tour duration: 2-3 hour
  • Closed on Mon;Open on Tue-Sun,9:00am-5:00pm

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Yecheng Relic Site

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The Yecheng Relic Site is your next destination, a historic gem nestled in Linzhang. With an hour to wander through the remnants of ancient fortifications and palatial structures, you'll step back in time to the era of warring states and imperial intrigue. This site offers a rare glimpse into the architectural prowess and societal structures of early Chinese dynasties.

Attraction info

  • Jinfeng Rd, Linzhang Xian, Handan Shi, Hebei Sheng, China
  • Suggested tour duration: 1-2 hour

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Yecheng Museum

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Conclude your day at the Yecheng Museum, where two hours will pass by in the blink of an eye. Located in the heart of Linzhang, the museum is a treasure trove of artifacts and exhibits that bring the rich history of Yecheng to life. From pottery to jade, each exhibit tells a unique story of the region's cultural and historical significance.

Attraction info

  • Linzhang, Handan, Hebei, China
  • Suggested tour duration: 2-3 hour
  • Open from 1/1-12/31(Summer Time),9:00am-11:00am,2:30pm-5:00pm;Open from 1/1-12/31(Winter Time),9:00am-11:00am,1:30pm-5:00pm

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Yecheng Archaeological Museum
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Highlights:

The Yecheng Archaeological Museum is a museum that displays the culture of the ancient Chinese Yecheng ruins. It is located in Linzhang County, Handan City, Hebei Province. Relying on the Yecheng ruins, the museum displays the historical features from the Three Kingdoms to the Northern Dynasties. The museum houses a rich collection of cultural relics, including pottery, bronzes, stone carvings, etc., which vividly reproduce the social life and cultural arts of the time.

The museum's exhibitions are divided into several theme areas, detailing the historical evolution, urban layout and archaeological discoveries of Yecheng. Through these exhibitions, visitors can gain an in-depth understanding of the important position of Yecheng as an ancient political, economic and cultural center. The museum also has an interactive display area, which is suitable for family tourists and student groups to participate in, which increases the fun and educational nature of the visit.

The Yecheng Archaeological Museum is close to the urban area of ​​Handan. Visitors can choose to drive or take public transportation, which is convenient and fast. The surrounding dining and accommodation facilities are complete, providing tourists with a convenient travel experience. Whether it is a history lover or an ordinary tourist, the Yecheng Archaeological Museum is an ideal place to explore ancient Chinese civilization.

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Yecheng Museum
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Highlights:
The Yecheng Museum is located on the north side of the Yecheng Ruins, covering an area of 65 mu and the main building area of 5,228 square meters. The whole museum is composed of city towers, city gates and city walls. The shape of the museum is imitated by Zhuming Gate, the south gate of Yenan City, and has a strong architectural style of the Han Dynasty. The Yecheng Museum is divided into six exhibition halls, namely "Preface Hall", "First Exhibition Hall: Central Plains Important Land, Rich Granary - Ye Land from Prehistoric to Qin and Han Dynasties", "Second Exhibition Hall: Wei Wuxiongcai, New Capital - Cao Wei Period Yecheng", "The Third Exhibition Hall: Ethnic Fusion, Cultural Turbulence—Yecheng in the Period of the Sixteen Kingdoms", "The Fourth Exhibition Hall: Prelude to Sui and Tang Civilizations—Eastern Wei and Northern Qi Yecheng", "Fifth Exhibition Hall: The Buddhist Capital of Northern China— Buddhism in Yecheng in the Sixth Century". The Yecheng Museum is of great significance for promoting ancient Ye culture, protecting cultural heritage, and promoting the rapid development of Linzhang cultural tourism. The total budget of the construction project of Yecheng Museum is 76 million yuan. It is located on the north extension line of Yebei City, covering an area of 65 mu, with a main building area of 5228 square meters, 65 meters long from east to west, and 50 meters wide from north to south. The entire museum is composed of towers, city gates and city walls. The shape of the museum is imitating the Zhuming Gate of the south gate of Yenan City, and it has a strong architectural style of the Han Dynasty. Inside the courtyard is a six-sided relief wall made of yellow sandstone, displaying important historical figures and histories of Yecheng, the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties, such as Cao Wei Du Ye, Shihu Military Parade, Ran Min Du Ye, Murong Sanjie, Eastern Wei Gao Huan, and Northern Qi Gaoyang. event. On the east and west sides, there are two imitation Hanque towers about 11 meters high and six landscape columns with idioms and allusions. The construction content of the museum includes the main hall, ancillary work rooms and garden landscape engineering. The Yecheng Museum is divided into six exhibition halls, namely "Preface Hall", "First Exhibition Hall: Central Plains Important Land, Rich Granary - Ye Land from Prehistoric to Qin and Han Dynasties", "Second Exhibition Hall: Wei Wuxiongcai, New Capital - Cao Wei Period Yecheng", "The Third Exhibition Hall: Ethnic Fusion, Cultural Turbulence—Yecheng in the Period of the Sixteen Kingdoms", "The Fourth Exhibition Hall: Prelude to Sui and Tang Civilizations—Eastern Wei and Northern Qi Yecheng", "Fifth Exhibition Hall: The Buddhist Capital of Northern China— Buddhism in Yecheng in the Sixth Century". A total of more than 500 precious cultural relics (groups) were displayed in the trial opening hall.
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Linzhang 1 Day Itinerary