Yan’an is a sacred revolutionary site with vital transportation status. It served as a strategic transportation stronghold in ancient times and remains a key transport hub to this day. Yan’an abounds in agricultural and sideline products, boasting high yields of corn, soybeans and red beans. Peanuts, an economic crop here, also enjoy robust output.

Autumn and winter are the peak tourist seasons in Yan’an. The weather in autumn is pleasantly mild, yet there is a sharp temperature gap between morning and night. Visitors may experience local cave dwellings, which stay warm in winter and cool in summer, offering exceptional comfort.

If you wish to immerse yourself in Yan’an’s simple folk customs and traditions, the Spring Festival is the ideal time to visit. The region brims with festive atmosphere then: locals paste Spring Festival couplets and steam New Year rice cakes, while people of all ages take part in lively Yangko dances, creating a joyous, bustling vibe.

Autumn in Yan’an features scarce rainfall, crisp refreshing weather and bright sunshine. You may pack a long-sleeved wool sweater paired with versatile casual stretch trousers for ease of movement. Another option is a versatile long-sleeve outerwear layered over a T-shirt. Sun protection is absolutely essential for autumn trips to Yan’an.

The Yellow Emperor’s Mausoleum is an unmissable spot for all visitors to Yan’an. A national AAAA-level scenic area, it exudes grandeur throughout. Thousands-of-years-old cypress trees scattered across the site add a profound sense of historical vicissitude. The scenic area’s stone steles and calligraphy works, crafted by renowned masters with bold, powerful brushstrokes, are well worth slow, careful appreciation.