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New on the Anyang Tourism Pass: Yinxu Archaeological Experience Center

Some people love the canyon in spring, when peach blossoms bring soft color and new life.

Some prefer summer, when the Taihang Sky Road rises through deep green shade.

Others enjoy autumn, when Wangxiang Rock is wrapped in warm golden tones.

But some visitors love the canyon most in winter.

The First Days of Winter

Quiet, Pure, and Beautiful

Early winter shows the canyon in its most natural form.

The trees have dropped their leaves, frost covers the dry grass, and ancient cypress and pine trees stand strong along the red cliffs.

Here and there, a bit of green appears, small touches that brighten the quiet landscape.

The path winds upward like a silver ribbon around the peaks.

In the streams and gullies, the first ice begins to form, creating beautiful winter shapes carved by nature.

A clean, crisp winter scene slowly opens before you.

A Different Kind of Peace

In winter, the canyon is calm and spacious.
Without the busy crowds, it feels deeper, quieter, and more elegant.

Climbing Wangxiang Rock in this season always brings a special feeling a mix of grand views and the timeless power of the land.

When sunlight reflects off Taihang Lake, turning the water into shining gold, you feel the peaceful beauty of mountains and sky all around you.

True, Simple Nature

The winter canyon is honest and pure.
It sets aside the noise of the past seasons and shows its true, untouched form, simple, natural, and free of decoration.

About the Taihang Grand Canyon

Where Is It

Located in Linzhou, Anyang (Henan Province), the Taihang Grand Canyon is a National 5A Scenic Area and National Geopark, covering around 89 square kilometers.

Key sights include Peach Blossom Valley, Wangxiang Rock, the Taihang Sky Road, and natural rafting areas.

It is known as one of the most beautiful northern landscapes in China.

How to Get There

  • By Bus:
    Linzhou South Bus Station → Taihang Grand Canyon
    Take the Linzhou → Shibanyan Town tourist bus.
  • By Car:
    Jinggang’ao Expressway → transfer to Nanlin Expressway toward Linzhou
    → exit at Taihang Grand Canyon
    → follow Yingbin Avenue to the scenic area.

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New on the Anyang Tourism Pass: Yinxu Archaeological Experience Center

Recently, the Anyang Cultural Tourism Integration and Cooperation Development Center announced a new summer public-benefit initiative: Starting July 20, 2026, the Yinxu Archaeological Science Experience Center has officially been added to the list of participating attractions covered by the Anyang Cultural Tourism Pass, further expanding and upgrading Anyang’s cultural tourism benefits for visitors.

The newly added Yinxu Archaeological Science Experience Center is a rare immersive museum dedicated to archaeological education and public outreach in Anyang. It is ideal for family trips, student study tours, and history enthusiasts looking to explore Anyang in greater depth. Through digital lighting and projection, life-size reconstructions, interactive archaeological installations, and illustrated documentaries, the center presents the development of Chinese archaeology over the past century and creates immersive spaces for exploring the ancient past. Complex archaeological knowledge is made more engaging and accessible, making learning fun and interactive. It is also a must-visit destination for young people interested in oracle bone script and Shang Dynasty civilization.

Since the Anyang Cultural Tourism Pass was launched in 2009, it has remained committed to making cultural and tourism resources more accessible to the public. With the addition of the Yinxu Archaeological Science Experience Center, the pass now covers 25 major scenic areas and 30 distinctive cultural tourism attractions. It brings together four major categories of high-quality resources across Anyang: the historical sites of the ancient Shang capital, the scenic landscapes of the Taihang Mountains, Red Flag Canal heritage and educational sites, and modern museums and cultural exhibition venues.

Pass holders can enjoy unlimited visits throughout the year to a wide range of landmarks and attractions, including the Yinxu Palace and Royal Tombs Site, Yinxu Museum, the entire Red Flag Canal scenic area, Taihang Grand Canyon (Wangxiangyan, Taohuagu, and Taihang Sky Road), the National Museum of Chinese Writing, Youli City, Yue Fei Temple, Ma’s Manor, Wanquan Lake Scenic Area, Tianping Mountain Scenic Area, Taihang Roof Scenic Area, Huanghua Shenyuan Scenic Area, the Mausoleums of the Two Emperors, Yuanlin, Tianning Temple, Cao Cao’s Gaoling Mausoleum Site Museum, Wulong Cave, Huanhe River Canyon Scenic Area, Pearl Spring, Xiantaishan, the Liu Family Ancient Manor, Shuangfeng Mountain Snowflake Cave, Waggang Village, Zhoujintang, and the Yinxu Archaeological Science Experience Center. One pass brings together the best of Anyang’s historical and modern attractions.

Yinxu Archaeological Science Experience Center

  • Location: Inside the Yinxu Archaeological Cultural Tourism Town

  • Opening hours: 8:00–20:30. Last admission is at 20:00.
  • Anyang Cultural Tourism Pass hotline: 0372-2561398

Please plan your visit accordingly; The pass only covers the first entrance ticket to participating attractions. Additional expenses within the attractions, such as sightseeing vehicles, experience activities, cultural and creative products, and insurance, are not included;
Please follow the safety regulations of each attraction and follow the instructions of on-site staff throughout your visit.

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