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Yanshi Erlitou Travel Guide
Central China

Yanshi Erlitou Travel Guide

Yanshi Erlitou: A large city from about 3800-3500 years ago, considered by many scholars to be the capital of the late Xia Dynasty. The museum has restored the palace area and turquoise dragon-shaped artifacts. This site organizes the best seasons to visit, recommended duration of stay, intercity transportation, and local tips.

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Affiliated AreaCentral China · Henan

A large city from approximately 3800-3500 years ago, considered by many scholars to be a late Xia Dynasty capital. The museum has reconstructed the palace area and turquoise dragon-shaped artifacts.

Key Highlights

Suggested Stay and Route

  • Suggested stay: 1 day.
  • A large city from approximately 3800-3500 years ago, considered by many scholars to be a late Xia Dynasty capital. The museum has reconstructed the palace area and turquoise dragon-shaped artifacts.
  • It is more efficient to combine it with other cities of the same theme; see "Extendable Routes" below for reference.

Best Season

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons.

How to Get There and Intercity Transport

Local Cuisine

Local Tips

Province

This entry belongs to Henan (2 ready-made routes), where you can compare all travel options in the province on the province page.

Routes that include this stop