安阳 Anyang is the northern most city in the Henan province. In the 14th century BCE, the Shang Emperor Pangeng 盘庚 established his capital, which he named Yin, 2 kilometers north of this present-day city. A bustling tourist center, Anyang has a history of over 3,000 years and is one of the ancient capitals of China.
During our stay in Anyang, the main attraction was the Yinxu Musuem. Literally meaning “Ruins of Yin,” Yinxu was the last capital of the Shang Dynasty 商代 (1766 BCE - 1050 BCE). This city in the Henan province currently serves as a vast archeological site and a United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site. Yinxu is renowned for its oracle bones 甲骨文, first discovered in 1899.
This museum is particularly know for the Tomb of Lady Hao, Uncovered in 1976, Lady Hao's tomb is one of the best preserved Shang royal tombs.Needless to say, Anyang was the perfect start to our 6-day adventure in the middle region of China.
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