Revolutionary Holy Land — Yan'an

Yan'an Four-Day Classic Tour Route and Cost Guide (Average Budget 1138-3000 RMB) Classic Route Recommendations Day 1: First Experience of Red Culture (Yan'an Revolutionary Memorial Hall → Wangjiaping Site → Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts Site → Erdao Street Night Market → Baota Mountain Night View) Day 2: Natural Wonders and Historical Sites (Hukou Waterfall → Nanniwan → Yan'an Red Street) Day 3: Geological Wonders and Cultural Exploration (Ganquan Grand Canyon → Qin Straight Road → Love Valley) Day 4: In-depth Tour of Revolutionary Sites (Zaoyuan Revolutionary Site → Yangjialing Revolutionary Site) → Return Route Highlights: Combines red culture, natural scenery, and northern Shaanxi folk customs, balancing classic and niche attractions, suitable for families and history enthusiasts. Itinerary Details Day 1: First Experience of Red Culture 07:30-09:30 Yan'an Station → Yan'an Revolutionary Memorial Hall • Transportation: Metro Line 2 to Baota Mountain Station (15 minutes, 3 RMB). • Attraction: Yan'an Revolutionary Memorial Hall (free, reservation required), displays numerous precious relics and photos; it is recommended to follow a guide for an in-depth understanding of revolutionary history. 09:30-11:30 Revolutionary Memorial Hall → Wangjiaping Site • Transportation: 10-minute walk. • Attraction: Wangjiaping Site (20 RMB ticket, open 8:00-18:00), former location of the Central Committee Office of the Communist Party of China, preserving old items and historical photos. 11:30-13:30 Wangjiaping → Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts Site • Transportation: Taxi (10 RMB, 8 minutes). • Attraction: Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts Site (10 RMB ticket), known as "China's Pushkin Academy," experience the academic atmosphere of the old art academy. 13:30-15:00 Lunch (near Erdao Street Night Market) • Recommended Restaurants: • Li Laoer Sheep Hoof (Erdao Street Night Market): Sheep hoof 7 RMB each, soft and flavorful, paired with garlic spicy sour soup to cut the grease. • Northern Shaanxi Teacher’s Lamb Offal Soup: Lamb offal soup 20 RMB per bowl, with 3 RMB pancakes, authentic northern Shaanxi flavor. 15:00-17:00 Erdao Street Night Market → Baota Mountain • Activity: Stroll through Erdao Street Night Market, try potato pancakes (10 RMB/portion), Zichang pancakes (15 RMB/set). • Night View: Baota Mountain night sightseeing bus (20 RMB/person), climb to the top to overlook Yan'an city night view, comfortable shoes recommended. Day 2: Natural Wonders and Historical Sites 07:30-09:30 Hotel → Hukou Waterfall • Transportation: Yan'an South Bus Station shuttle (110 RMB/person, 2-hour ride), advance ticket purchase recommended. • Attraction: Hukou Waterfall (100 RMB ticket + 40 RMB sightseeing bus), best photo spot is directly in front of the waterfall, experience the shock of "a thousand miles of the Yellow River gathered in one pot." 09:30-11:30 Hukou Waterfall → Nanniwan • Transportation: Shuttle/chartered car (30 minutes, 50 RMB). • Activity: Nanniwan free scenic area, check in at the "Do It Yourself, Self-Sufficient" slogan sign, camping, horseback riding, and boating available, suitable for family outings. 11:30-13:30 Nanniwan → Yan'an Red Street • Transportation: Taxi (15 km, 30 RMB). • Activity: Experience the "Return to Yan'an" performance on Yan'an Red Street (group price 198 RMB/person), watch the water curtain light show at 8:30 PM. 13:30-15:00 Lunch (inside Yan'an Red Street) • Recommendation: Northern Shaanxi iron pot stewed lamb (double meal 150 RMB), warming and authentic, paired with sweet and soft millet cake. Day 3: Geological Wonders and Cultural Exploration 07:30-09:30 Hotel → Ganquan Grand Canyon • Transportation: Chartered car (5-7 seats, 300 RMB/day), 2-hour drive, advance booking required. • Attraction: Ganquan Grand Canyon (168 RMB ticket, open 8:00-17:00), best lighting time 14:00-15:00, non-slip shoes recommended. 09:30-11:30 Ganquan Grand Canyon → Qin Straight Road • Transportation: Continue by chartered car (30 minutes). • Attraction: Qin Straight Road section at Fuxian Cheluliang, best-preserved Qin Dynasty highway, lush vegetation, roadside melons available for purchase (market purchase recommended, greenhouse melons are more expensive). 11:30-13:30 Qin Straight Road → Love Valley • Transportation: Chartered car (20 minutes). • Activity: Love Valley is formed by two gorges creating a heart shape, rich photo spots, suitable for couples and families. 13:30-15:00 Lunch (Ganquan County) • Recommendation: Ganquan spicy pot noodles (double meal 30 RMB), handmade noodles with northern Shaanxi chili oil, rich broth. Day 4: In-depth Tour of Revolutionary Sites 07:30-09:30 Hotel → Zaoyuan Revolutionary Site • Transportation: Metro Line 2 to Zaoyuan Station (20 minutes, 4 RMB). • Attraction: Zaoyuan Revolutionary Site (free), focus on the "Serve the People" speech platform, red army uniform rental for photos (30 RMB/set). 09:30-11:30 Zaoyuan → Yangjialing Revolutionary Site • Transportation: 15-minute walk. • Attraction: Yangjialing Revolutionary Site (free), visit former residences of leaders such as Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai, recommended to take a group photo in front of the "Seventh Congress Site" stone table. 11:30-13:30 Lunch (near Yangjialing) • Recommendation: Yan'an stir-fried pork with millet rice (40 RMB per person), sour and spicy appetizing, paired with sweet and soft millet cake. 13:30-15:00 Return Preparation • Transportation: Depending on return time, chartered car to Yan'an Station/Yan'an South Station, or take high-speed train back to Xi'an (2.5 hours). Cost Breakdown (Per Person) 【Table】 Item Description Budget (RMB) Tickets Baota Mountain 60 + Hukou Waterfall 100 + Sightseeing Bus 40 + Ganquan Grand Canyon 168 + Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts 10 + Wangjiaping 20 = 398 RMB 398 Transportation City metro/shared bike 30 + Yan'an-Hukou shuttle 110 + Chartered car 300 + Station transfer 50 ≈ 490 RMB 490 Meals Breakfast 20 + Lunch 80 + Dinner 60 + Snacks 40 ≈ 200 RMB 200 Accommodation Budget hotel (near Baota Mountain) 150 RMB/night × 3 nights = 450 RMB 450 Total 1538 Budget Adjustment: • Skip Ganquan Grand Canyon (save 168 RMB), choose Qingliang Mountain instead (40 RMB ticket). • Lunch at Erdao Street snacks (save 50 RMB), such as potato pancakes, fried dough cakes (30 RMB per person). • Minimum budget: 30 (transport) + 60 (Baota Mountain) + 100 (Hukou Waterfall) + 40 (sightseeing bus) + 150 (accommodation) + 100 (meals) = 480 RMB. Quality Upgrade: • Chartered car (7-seat business vehicle) 600 RMB/day, add Baota Mountain night view helicopter experience (special price for two 800 RMB). • Dinner at northern Shaanxi restaurant (100 RMB per person), such as Qinling mushroom soup, fennel pancakes. • Accommodation at Yan'an Wanda Realm Hotel (6488 RMB/night), includes Yanhu Lake night view. Total budget can reach 3000 RMB. Seasonal Recommendations • March-May: Baota Mountain peach blossoms, Ganquan Grand Canyon soft lighting, recommend entering early at 8 AM to avoid crowds. • June-August: Hukou Waterfall has the largest water volume, Nanniwan Wetland Park suitable for summer cooling, recommended night light show on Red Street. • September-November: Ganquan Grand Canyon colorful, Qin Straight Road lush vegetation, ideal for photography. • December-February: Baota Mountain snow scenery, Yan'an Red Street Ice and Snow Festival, experience northern Shaanxi New Year customs. Tips: Buy Hukou Waterfall tickets online in advance; wear non-slip shoes for Baota Mountain night view; bring your own tent for camping at Nanniwan; must-try Yan'an foods include potato pancakes and lamb offal soup.