[2025 Tangyin Attraction] Travel Guide for Youli Townlet (Updated Jul)

1. Anyang – Ancient Capital with Lively Vibes Recommended Attractions: - **Yin Ruins**: The late Shang Dynasty capital ruins and the discovery site of oracle bones. Here, you can touch 3,300-year-old bronze civilization—the replica of the Simuwu Ding is awe-inspiring! - **Youli City**: Where King Wen of Zhou was imprisoned for seven years. The existing Bagua Maze is super fun—legend says escaping it grants a wisdom buff~ - **Yuan Lin**: Yuan Shikai’s tomb blending Chinese and Western styles, with stone carvings as exquisite as imperial mausoleums. The ticket is only ¥35—a steal! Food Recommendations: - **Anyang Stewed Noodles**: Must-try "San Bu Zhan" noodles—hand-pulled longer than a belt, served with lamb broth and sweet garlic, warming you up with every bite~ - **Bianfen Cai**: A breakfast staple for locals! Pig blood, vermicelli, and tofu stewed in spicy broth, drizzled with sesame sauce, paired with freshly baked sesame cakes—perfection! 2. Duyun – A Hidden Gem in Guizhou’s Landscapes Recommended Attractions: - **Stone Slab Ancient Town**: A 600-year-old Buyi ethnic street with bluestone paths, stilted houses, and jacaranda alleys—every photo looks like a Studio Ghibli scene! Food Recommendations: - **Miao Sour Fish Soup**: Fermented tomato-based sour broth with paddy fish—so tangy and spicy you’ll devour three bowls of rice. Must-add side: fish mint! - **Chongchong Cake**: Street-steamed glutinous rice cakes topped with soybean flour and brown sugar—one warm bite melts your heart~ 3. Hezhou – An Underrated Scenic Town Recommended Attractions: - **Huangyao Ancient Town**: Quieter than Lijiang and more serene than Fenghuang, its Ming-Qing houses earn it the title "Dream Home." Morning mist turns photos into ink paintings! - **Gupo Mountain**: Top choice for hiking! With the 30-meter-tall Xiangu Waterfall and Hanfu experiences in tea fields, the ¥65 ticket is a bargain~ Food Recommendations: - **Steamed Mountain Stream Fish**: Wild fish from the He River, steamed fresh—tender as tofu, dipped in ginger-soy sauce, so fresh it’ll make your tongue tremble! - **Sour Beef Offal**: Beef intestines and radish in sour bamboo shoot soup—fiery and tangy enough to clear your sinuses! Local aunties sell it for ¥5 a skewer—filling! 4. Kunming – A Year-Round Springtime Treasure Recommended Attractions: - **Dianchi Haigeng Park**: Feed red-billed gulls in winter (so healing!) or admire lotus-covered lakes in summer—this free spot never gets old! - **Stone Forest**: A 270-million-year-old karst maze, paired with the Ashima legend—every snapshot is epic! - **Dounan Flower Market**: At 2 AM, flowers are sold by weight—¥10 gets you a bouquet of roses, and photos here outshine florist shots! Food Recommendations: - **Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodles**: Try "Jianxinyuan"—18 toppings poured into piping-hot broth, a full ritual of flavor. The soup is so sweet and savory! - **Fried Potatoes**: Kunming’s soul snack! Spicy, sour-spicy, or sweet-spicy—¥5 fills a whole box! 💡 Budget Tips: Public transit costs just ¥1-2 to reach attractions, and lodging averages ¥80-150/night—perfect for students! Which city are you rushing to first?~

Hey, girls! The Spring Festival is coming. Do you want to experience the festive atmosphere in Anyang? Check out this 6-day itinerary to explore Anyang without missing a thing! -------------------- 🏃Itinerary: D1: Arrive in Anyang. We recommend visiting Yuanlin or taking a night cruise on the Huan River to experience the nightlife in Anyang. [Overnight in Anyang] D2: Hongqi Canal -> Youth Cave of Hongqi Canal -> Hongqi Canal Square -> Hongqi Canal Ecological Park -> Hongqi Canal Study Tour Exhibition Hall. Spend a day at Hongqi Canal to admire the magnificent man-made river. D3: Taihang Grand Canyon Scenic Area -> Taihang Grand Canyon Stele -> Shibanyan Village -> Peach Blossom Valley -> Wangxiangyan Ladder -> Wangxiangyan Viewing Platform. Explore the natural beauty and cultural charm of the Taihang Mountains. D4: Youli City -> Yue Fei Temple in Tangyin -> Yue Fei Temple Rest Pavilion -> Yue Fei Temple History Exhibition Hall -> Yue Fei Temple Gaoyue Yumen. Experience the spirit of Yue Fei and trace the historical context. D5: Yinxu -> Yinxu Museum -> Anyang Yinxu Archaeological and Cultural Tourism Town -> Anyang Tianning Temple -> Chinese Character Museum -> Ma's Manor. Explore the historical and cultural heritage of Anyang. D6: On the last day in Anyang, sleep in and enjoy free time. You can visit Hanwang Temple, Cangxiang Street, or the Bell Tower. Then, return home. -------------------- **Notes**: 🚗 Airport transportation: Anyang Hongqi Canal Airport is newly built. It is convenient to take a bus or taxi to the city center. ❄️ January weather: The temperature in Anyang in January is moderate but cold. Remember to bring warm clothes to stay comfortable! 🍜 Food: Pan-fried sausage, flat noodles, and pig skin. Don't forget to try these authentic Anyang snacks! 📸 Photo spots: Gaoge Temple and Wenfeng Tower are great places to take photos in ancient style. Take some beautiful photos! -------------------- A trip to Anyang is not just about historical sites. There are also delicious food and culture waiting for you to explore! Don't forget to take some photos to remember your trip! 📸

On the third day in Anyang, we went to Youlicheng and the Yue Fei Temple in Tangyin, and then to Kaifeng. It is less than 20 kilometers from the city to Youlicheng, and the parking lot in front of the scenic spot is very large. Youlicheng is the place where King Wen was imprisoned and deduced the Book of Changes. [One] Youlicheng, also known as the Temple of King Wen, is located on Wenwang Road, Tangyin County, Anyang City, Henan Province. [Two] The existing buildings were rebuilt in the 21st year of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty (1542) [Three] It is the first prison in Chinese history with historical evidence and site reference, and it is also the birthplace of Zhouyi culture. It was the place where King Yin Zhou imprisoned King Ji Chang for 7 years 3,000 years ago. This is also the place where King Wen deduced 64 hexagrams and 384 lines based on the eight trigrams of Fuxi, that is, the holy place where "King Wen was detained and performed Zhouyi". [Four] Youlicheng is a cultural site rich in Longshan to Shang and Zhou periods, with 7 meters thick Longshan culture and Shang and Zhou cultural relics. [Five] There are sacrificial steles of Emperor Jiajing of the Ming Dynasty and imperial steles of Emperor Qianlong in the park. [Six] There is a tomb on the side of the Yan Yi Terrace. It is said that King Shang Zhou killed Boyi and made it into a meat soup to force King Zhou Wen to swallow it. Knowing that it was his own flesh and blood, he swallowed it with grief, and then vomited it out behind the Yan Yi Terrace. Later generations piled up a tomb here, named Tu'er Tomb. [Six] National key cultural relics protection unit. [Seven] Ticket: 38 yuan. [Eight] There is a parking lot, and the parking fee is 5 yuan without time limit.

After watching director Wuershan's movie "Fengshen", I always wanted to visit the actual site of the legendary Battle of the Gods. Last week's battle mainly took place in today's Shanxi, Shaanxi, and Henan regions, with Henan being close to the then Shang capital Chaoge, where King Zhou imprisoned King Wen Ji Chang. Mencius said: 'King Wen was confined and thus explained the I Ching.' The place where King Wen was said to be imprisoned is today's Yuli City. Yuli City Ruins, located on King Wen Road in Tangyin County, Anyang City, Henan Province, also known as the Temple of King Wen, is the first prison in Chinese history with historical evidence and a verifiable location, and it is also the birthplace of the I Ching culture. Historical anecdotes such as 'drawing the ground as a prison' and 'King Wen was confined and thus explained the I Ching' all originated from here. The Yuli City scenic area is divided into two parts: the front and the back. The front area includes the place where King Wen explained the I Ching, the main hall, the Xixin Pavilion, the Wan Zhan Pavilion, the Imperial Stele Pavilion, the Yi Stele Pavilion, the Explaining I Ching Platform, etc.; the back area includes the Fuxi Temple, the Tu'er Tomb, the Tai Gong Temple, the Laozi Temple, the Confucius Temple, the Twelve Zodiac Stone Carvings, and the Bagua formation, etc. The most interesting part of the scenic area is the Bagua formation, which is not easy to navigate, and patience is definitely required. I walked for an hour and a half.

Friends who have watched 'The Investiture of the Gods' should be familiar with King Wen of Zhou. And Youli City is the place where King Zhou imprisoned King Wen Ji Chang, so it is known as the first prison in China with historical evidence and addressable location. It is said that King Wen of Zhou was trapped here for 7 years. During this period, he deduced 64 hexagrams and 384 lines based on the eight trigrams of Fuxi, and put forward the viewpoint of 'the rigid and the soft are relative, and the change is in it' which is rich in simple dialectics. This is what the Historical Records calls 'King Wen was imprisoned and interpreted the Book of Changes'. The surface relics of 3000 years ago naturally no longer exist. The halls we see now are mostly newly built around 1993, but some inscriptions are left from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Recently, cultural tourism in various places is attracting tourists in various ways, and Youli City is no exception. I saw a young lady from the local cultural tourism department recording a video on the spot. Behind the scenic area, there is a maze designed according to the Book of Changes. It is intricate and full of mechanisms. Watching people have fun looking for the exit inside, it seems to complement each other. ——Travel tips—— ▫️Ticket: 34 yuan for online purchase. ▫️Opening hours: 8 am to 5:30 pm. ▫️Tour time: 1-2 hours. ▫️Tourism and protection level: 4A scenic spot, the fourth batch of national key cultural relics protection units. ▫️Tips: Drone friendly.

Yuli City site is located in Tangyin County, Anyang, it is the first prison in Chinese history with a traceable address and historical records, and also the birthplace of the culture of the Book of Changes. The historical allusions of 'drawing the ground as a prison, King Wen was detained and expounded the Book of Changes' all originated from here. Yuli City contains cultural remains from the Longshan Culture to the Shang and Zhou Cultures. King Zhou of Yin imprisoned King Wen Ji Chang for 7 years. King Wen deduced 64 hexagrams and 384 lines based on the eight trigrams of Fuxi. The holy land where King Wen was detained and expounded the Book of Changes, the main attractions include King Wen Temple, King Wen Bronze Statue, the main hall, and the platform of expounding changes etc. Tai Chi, began to give birth to two instruments, two instruments gave birth to four images, four images gave birth to eight trigrams, Qian, Kun, Xun, Dui, Gen, Zhen, Li, Kan. King Wen's eight trigrams are also known as the later eight trigrams, and 64 hexagrams are generated from the eight trigrams. This trip to the ancient capital Anyang, on the first day, took the high-speed train to Anyang East Station, first checked into Anyang Guest House, and went to Tianning Temple Wenfeng Tower and Cangxiang Street in the afternoon. On the second day, visited the Chinese Character Museum in the morning and went to the Yin Ruins in the afternoon. On the third day, visited the Anyang Museum in the morning and went to Yuli City in the afternoon. A wonderful journey

The ruins of Youli City are located in Tangyin County, Anyang City, Henan Province. It is where King Zhou of Shang imprisoned King Wen of Zhou for seven years 3,000 years ago. It is also the birthplace of the world-famous Zhouyi culture.

(yu) Licheng is also the site of the Neolithic, Shang, and Zhou dynasties. If you introduce it in one sentence: it is the earliest national prison in the world; it is also the birthplace of the world-famous Zhouyi culture. Now in the city of Bali, you can still feel the story of the year. There are 7-meter-long Longshan cultural sites, as well as Yanyifang, Yanyitai, Gudianji ruins, as well as ancient inscriptions such as "" and "Wen Wangyi". Among them, Yan Yitai is the place where Jichang was imprisoned. There is a gossip puzzle built entirely in accordance with the Eight Diagrams. It is said that Zhuge Liangs battle map can be used to enter the battlefield. Explore the mysterious gossip array in person.

Yuli City was the first national prison with written records in the history of China, and it was also the holy place for the "Wen Wang to play Zhou Yi". There is a 7-meter-long Longshan culture, and there are also rich cultural and cultural relics. There are existing ruins such as Yanyifang, Yanyitai and Gudianji, as well as ancient inscriptions such as "" and "Wen Wangyi". Among them, Yan Yitai is the place where Jichang was imprisoned. There are eight gossips built in accordance with the Eight Diagrams. There are eight ambushes, Wolong and other eight battles. It is said that Zhuge Liangs battle array Figure, when you come to Bali, you can go into the battle, explore the mysterious gossip array, and appreciate the extraordinary wisdom of Zhuge Liang.