Yan'an
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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
4.8/51,095 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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Yan'an Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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Cuihua Mountain·Qinling Zhongnanshan Unesco Global Geopark
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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
Jiuwushan Scenic Area | Luochuan Conference Memorial Hall | Yan'an Qiao'ergou Geming Site | Xiaocheng Village | Yan'an National Forest Park Phoenix Mountain Scenic Area | Longhu Mountain Scenic Area | Shanxi Huangling Guojia Senlin Gongyuan Zi'e Temple | Mengmen Mountain | Shaanxi Gudukou Town Scenic Area | Ganquan Canyon | Yan'an Huantaiqi Haiyang Park | Wanhua Mountain | Liuzhidan Martyrs' Cemetery | Fuzhou Museum | Wuqi Town Revolutionary Site | Laoshan Forest Park | Changzheng Square | Du Fu Temple | Dragon Soul Bell | Qianfosi Grottoes, Yan'an | Qiankunwan Huanghe Drifting | Wangjiaping Revolutionary Site
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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) | 延安八大碗(陕北菜·枣园路店) | 羊肉一绝 | 兰湘子·湘菜小炒(延安万达店) | 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) | 肯德基(延安东川店) | KFC (meishangcheng) | 德克士(汽车南站店) | Xiaochengweidao | KEN DE JI YAN AN DA XUE CAN TING | 子长龙虎山沾沾(二道街店) | Yao Dong Ren Jia | 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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More Things To Do in Yan'an
1-day tour to Ganquan canyon [round-trip shuttle bus from Xi'an] with optional premium small group | 1-day tour to Hukou waterfall tourist area of the Yellow River [door-to-door pickup | optional skip-the-line/9-person small group] | 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. | Shaanxi Hukou Waterfall One-Day Chinese Group Tour with Optional First-Class Bus and Fast Track Entry | 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 | 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) | Shaanxi Hukou Waterfall Tourist Area One-Day Tour: Ticket Booking + Private Car Transfer | Zhidan Trip Moments[Portrait Photography/Couple Wedding Photography/Family & Group Portraits/Commercial Photography & Videography, Including Aerial and Street Photography] | Ganquan Trip Moments[Laoshan/Ganquan Canyon/Multilingual Translation/Photographer Services: Follow Shots, Aerial Photography, Street Photography, Customized Sessions] | Zichang Trip Moments[Wedding Photography, Short Films, Promotional Videos, Documentaries, Aerial Shoots/Wedding Day Photography and Videography/Translation] | Shaanxi Hukou Waterfall 1Day Tour: Private Car Transfer [Flexible Selected Departure Time] | Hukou Waterfall&The Mausoleum of Yellow Emperor Private Day Tour [Multilingual Services] | Hukou Waterfall tourist area of the Yellow River day tour | Xi'an Departure Private Charter to Hukou Waterfall | Exclusive Yellow River Experience | Hukou Waterfall & The Mausoleum of Yellow Emperor Day Tour: Tickets + Private Car Transfer | Private Day Tour to Hukou Waterfall in Yan'an, Shaanxi [Private Transfers, Optional Multilingual Guide] | Hukou Waterfall + The Mausoleum of Yellow Emperor: Private Car Transfer [Flexible Departure Time] | Yanchang Trip Moments[Portrait wedding/PR microfilms documentaries/commercial photography activity coverage/multilingual translation] | Yichuan Trip Moments[Fengchi Mountain Peony Garden/Photographer Follow-Shoot, Appointment Shooting, Street Photography/Translation/Customization] | Zichang Trip Moments[Promotional videos, microfilms, documentaries/wedding photography activity shooting/commercial photography and videography/all raw footage included] | 1-day tour to Hukou Waterfall of the Yellow River (China's Mother River) and The Mausoleum of Yellow Emperor | Exclusive for Foreign Guests Departing from Xi'an