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Things to do in Yan'an
What to do
Looking for things to do in Yan'an? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Zaoyuan Revolutionary Site
4.8/51,091 Reviews
Yan'an Revolutionary Memorial Hall
4.8/5705 Reviews
Hukou Waterfall National Geopark
4.9/529 Reviews
Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Yan'an, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Yan'an dishes and foodie spots.
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Huangtuqing Restaurant（Zaoyuan Road Branch）
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Northwestern Chinese cuisine
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Cuihua Mountain·Qinling Zhongnanshan Unesco Global Geopark
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Xi'an BONSKI
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Cuihua Mountain Ski Resort
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Zhaojin International Ski Resort
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Jihua Ice and Snow · Xi'an Ice and Snow Center
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Huaqing Yutang Hot Spring
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Popular Types of Attractions in Yan'an
Historical attractions | Sightseeing tours | Night view | Boat tour | Cable car | Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Mountain climbing | Beaches and shores | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Exhibitions | Concerts | Outdoor activities | Parks | Amusement parks | Ice and snow parks | Film and television bases | Cultural institutions | Themed exhibition halls | Museums | Science & technology museums | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Water sports | Skybound experiences | Flight experiences | Paragliding
Popular Attractions in Yan'an
Kaiyuan Square | Luochuan Conference Former Site | Nanniwan Revolutionary Site | Xiaocheng Village | Changzheng Square | "Ode to Yan'an" | Empress Temple | Mulan Cemetery | Mengmen Mountain | Yan'an News Memorial Hall | Yichuan Battle Martyrs' Cemetery | Wangjiaping Revolutionary Site | Shendao Ridge | Nanniwan Large Scale Production Exhibition Hall | Meiyuan Landscape Amusement Valley | Cypress Planted by Yellow Emperor | Hall of First Ancestors of Chinese Civilization | Shanxi Huangling Guojia Senlin Gongyuan Zi'e Temple | Shaanxi Huangling National Forest Park | Qianfosi Grottoes, Yan'an | Yanchuan Cultural Square | Yan'an Huantaiqi Haiyang Park | Wanhua Mountain
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Popular Restaurants in Yan'an
老延安·延安菜·小米加步枪(宝塔山店) | Huangtuqing Restaurant（Zaoyuan Road Branch） | 绿色干豆角家常菜 | 生态园土菜鱼庄 | 外婆印象(中心街店) | 海底捞火锅(万达广场店) | Xiaofeiyang (sainaguojidian) | Local flavor | 老杨大烩菜烙饼一绝(城投·玉佛苑店) | 羊肉一绝 | 兰湘子·湘菜小炒(延安万达店) | 延安八大碗(陕北菜·枣园路店) | JINKUNGE·TONGLUSHUANROU | Laoshijiayangzasui | BI SHENG KE BAO DA DIAN | 盛洋牛羊肉泡馍(叠翠路店) | 协圆贵宾楼(双拥大道店) | Xiaochengweidao | 子长龙虎山沾沾(二道街店) | Yao Dong Ren Jia | 肯德基(延安东川店) | KFC (meishangcheng) | 德克士(汽车南站店) | KEN DE JI YAN AN DA XUE CAN TING | 沁香园·陕西菜(西北局旧址店) | 老村长铁锅炖羊肉(枣园公园店) | 清涧粉汤烙饼一绝(桥沟五金机电市场店) | 延安大烩菜碗肉 | 裴庄小堂羊肉馆 | Sijiyouyanyouwei
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Popular Trip Moments
Stop fighting the crowds in big cities! Take your parents and kids to these 5 blissfully relaxing destinations | Great news for your Yan'an trip! Stay by the Yanhe River and immerse yourself in the mountain breeze of the Northern Shaanxi Loess Plateau. | No need to go to the US! This Chinese Antelope Canyon in Northern Shaanxi is truly legendary | Shanghai Stays | Found a hidden gem hotel inside the Inner Ring, perfect for tourists | Save this comprehensive 5-day guide to Yan'an and Yulin | Lost in the Emerald Dream: Why Jiuzhaigou is the Ultimate Epic Travel | A Thoughtful Travel Guide to Huangling: Practical Tips for Avoiding Pitfalls in This Historic Destination | An affordable ticket that brought surprise and emotion. | The itinerary was well-planned, including visits to historical sites in Xi'an such as the Qianling Mausoleum, the Terracotta Army, museums, and the ancient city wall. It also included a climb of Mount Hua and viewing of the Hukou Waterfall. | If you want to see Danxia landforms, I recommend visiting both Ganquan Grand Canyon and Wave Valley! No need to choose between them! | Yan'an 2-day trip guide for the National Day holiday, including a must-visit list | Stay 3 days: 8 places where local life feels most healing | Shaanxi, Yan'an | Must-visit attractions and local delicacies | Xi'an 40°C heatwave alert! Come to Yan'an for a one-day summer getaway | The First Mausoleum under Heaven! The Yellow Emperor portrait from your history books! | The Legendary Ancient Architecture Route in Southern Shanxi | Shaanxi attraction tier list: From King to Bronze, just follow this guide | Visit Qiankun Bay and make a promise of love in the valley for Qixi Festival | The most beautiful counties in Shaanxi have been found! Liuba, Ziyang, and Fengxian—the rave reviews are no lie. | Xi'an travel: 5 details not to miss on your root-seeking journey to the Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor | Ultimate 6-day summer itinerary for Yan'an and beyond – save this now | Li Bai did not lie to me! "Do you not see the Yellow River's waters coming down from the sky!" | 4-day, 4-night Yan'an travel guide for CNY 4,000 Quick route overview Day | Trip highlights | Accommodation tips | Day 1 Yan'an Revo | Loyal Heart Shines Like the Sun and Moon, Noble Spirit Illuminates Central Guizhou—Wang Ruofei Former Residence Memorial Hall | 4-day Yan'an–Yulin ultimate guide, save this now | Hongshixia, Yulin, Shaanxi: The Ultimate Travel Guide | Linfen leaves such a lasting impression; I've been back for 3 days and I'm still scrolling through my photos. | Top-rated cities for low-stress family travel during the National Day holiday | Yellow River Qiankun Bay Scenic Area | A spectacular sight of the Yellow River's meandering course, a naturally formed Tai Chi landscape painting. The Yellow River Qiankun Bay Scenic Area is located in Qiankun Bay Town, Yanchuan County, Yan'an City. | Shenmu, Shaanxi Travel Guide: A Guide to a Hidden Gem in Northern Shaanxi
More Things To Do in Yan'an
1-day tour to Hukou waterfall tourist area of the Yellow River [door-to-door pickup | optional skip-the-line/9-person small group] | 1-day tour to Ganquan canyon [round-trip shuttle bus from Xi'an] with optional premium small group | Ganquan Yucha Grand Canyon Day Trip (Includes entrance fee, round-trip transportation, family group tour, vacation group tour) | 1-day tour to Hukou waterfall tourist area of the Yellow River and Huangdi mausoleum Xuanyuan temple in Shaanxi + optional Chinese/English-speaking guide | Shaanxi Hukou Waterfall One-Day Chinese Group Tour with Optional First-Class Bus and Fast Track Entry | A one-day tour of Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River in Yan'an, Shaanxi Province, including admission to the Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor and Xuanyuan Temple, suitable for families with children. | Yan'an Travel Photography[Driver and director + aerial microfilm + makeup and clothing + itinerary customization + free negatives + unlimited number of people] | Yulin Travel Photography[Driver and director + aerial microfilm + makeup and clothing + itinerary customization + free negatives + unlimited number of people] | One-day tour of Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River in Yan'an, Shaanxi Province. Pick-up service within Xi'an's Third Ring Road. Includes entrance fee and lunch. | Yan'an Travel Photography[Wedding photo micro-movie aerial photography/wedding follow-up photography/makeup and clothing/charter tour guide customization] | 1-day tour to Hukou Waterfall + The Mausoleum of Yellow Emperor in Shaanxi|Pure sightseeing, no shopping stops|Free pick-up/drop-off service | Xianyang Shaanxi Zhao Mausoleum + Yuanjia Village + Zhaoling Museum Day Tour with Bilingual Service | 1-day tour to Ganquan Canyon and Wave Valley in Yan'an, Shaanxi with Chinese and English services (admission ticket not included) | 1-day tour to The Mausoleum of Yellow Emperor, Hukou Waterfall of Yellow River, and Nanniwan in Yan'an, Shaanxi with bilingual service (admission tickets not included) | Yan'an Nanniwan + Yellow River Qiankunwan 1-day tour (Chinese and English service) | Luochuan trip moments[On-site photography and videography services including family-friendly and couple photos, short videos, promotional videos, portraits, wedding photos with all raw images provided] | Shaanxi Hukou Waterfall Tourist Area One-Day Tour: Ticket Booking + Private Car Transfer | Zichang Trip Moments[Promotional videos, microfilms, documentaries/wedding photography activity shooting/commercial photography and videography/all raw footage included] | Xi'an Departure Private Charter to Hukou Waterfall | Exclusive Yellow River Experience | Yichuan Trip Moments[Fengchi Mountain Peony Garden/Photographer Follow-Shoot, Appointment Shooting, Street Photography/Translation/Customization] | Hukou Waterfall & The Mausoleum of Yellow Emperor Day Tour: Tickets + Private Car Transfer | [Xi'an private charter transfer | Premium private charter] Private charter from Xi'an to Xianyang, Yan'an, Weinan, Tongchuan, Hanzhong, Yulin, Shangluo, Ankang, Baoji. Available for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. Customizable itinerary | Hukou Waterfall + The Mausoleum of Yellow Emperor: Private Car Transfer [Flexible Departure Time] | 2+1 first class · Xi'an Hukou waterfall 1-day tour · includes admission ticket · optional sightseeing bus movie | Yanchang Trip Moments[Portrait wedding/PR microfilms documentaries/commercial photography activity coverage/multilingual translation] | Shaanxi Hukou Waterfall Tourist Area Private Guided One-Day Tour [Multi-Language Services] | Fu County Trip Moments[Fuyan Temple Pagoda/Bagua Temple Pagoda Multilingual Translation, Photography, Videography, Custom Aerial Shoots] | Hukou Waterfall tourist area of the Yellow River day tour | Yanchuan Trip Moments[Portrait wedding/PR microfilms documentaries/commercial photography activity coverage/multilingual translation] | Shaanxi Hukou Waterfall Tourist Area: Private Car Transfer [Flexible Selected Departure Time]