Yinxu
Yinxu, on the outskirts of Anyang in northern Henan, is the archaeological site of Yin, the final capital of China's Shang dynasty, occupied from around the 14th century BCE until the dynasty's fall. Excavations here, which began formally in 1928, yielded oracle bones bearing the earliest known Chinese writing. The site spans the Huan River and comprises royal tombs, palace and ancestral temple remains, and a walled city precinct. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006, it is open to the public.
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- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 42 km26 mi
Nearest airports
Yinxu: quick answers
Where is Yinxu?
Yinxu is in Henan Province, China.
How do you get to Yinxu?
The nearest airport is Anyang (AYN), about 39 min away by road. The nearest train station is 安阳, about 10 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Yinxu?
The warmest month is July, averaging 28°C82°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 0°C31°F. The wettest month is July, with about 156 mm6.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Yinxu?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums within 2 km of the centre.