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Shang Dynasty Ruins

Introducing Shang Dynasty Ruins (from Cultural China)
Located in Zhengzhou of Henan Province, Shang Dynasty Ruins are a large site featuring the Erligang Culture of the Shang Dynasty.

Shang Dynasty Ruins Fast Facts
• Chinese Name: Yin Xu 殷墟
• Best Time to Visit: All year around
• Recommended Visiting Hours: 2 hours
• Things to Do: Photography, History and Culture, Archeology.
• Opening Hours: 08:00-18:30 from Jul to Sep; 08:00-17:30 from Oct to Jun
• Entrance Fee: CNY 70
• Address: No. 1 Yinxu Road, Yindu District, Anyang, Henan Province

What to expect at Shang Dynasty Ruins

After the foundation of the Shang Dynasty, its capital was relocated eight times. Shang Dynasty Ruins is presumed to be Aodu (Capital Ao) to which Zhong Ding (a Shang Dynasty Emperor) moved his capital, or Bodu (Capital Bo) where Emperor Tang of Shang lived. This city is square in shape, with a city wall of 7 kilometers in perimeter. In the northeast of the city, several sites of rammed soil foundations have been discovered. These sites used to be palace areas. There are also pottery making, bronze casting and bone processing workshops and tombs scattered in and out of the city.

A lot of bronze objects stored in the vaults were found in the city. Among them, there are imperial-style sets of large-sized exquisite bronze ritual objects, which used to be the symbol of the state power of a slavery country. These bronze objects are national treasures buried before the capital relocation amid political turbulences.

How to get to Shang Dynasty Ruins
• Take bus Y6 to Yinxu Bowuguan.
• Take bus 15, 18 or 59 to Yinduqiao. Then walk about 15 minutes to the site.
• Rent a car/bus from GGC to enjoy a hassle free private transfer from hotels in Zhengzhou to Shang Dynasty Ruins.

Additional travel advice on Shang Dynasty Ruins
• It is not allowed to take photos at palaces district and tomb district.
• There are many ethnic groups living in Anyang City. Please respect local people’s customs and manners.

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