Recommended Food & Travel Guide for Visiting Yan’an in Summer

When traveling in summer, thorough sun protection and skin moisturizing are essential. You should fully prepare skincare products such as sunscreen and moisturizing toner. Besides, pack sunglasses and a sun parasol to prevent your skin and eyes from long-term sun damage.

It is also advisable to bring common medicines as a precaution, including cold remedies, anti-inflammatory drugs and gastrointestinal pills. Choose comfortable and breathable travel shoes. Finally, carry a few bottles of mineral water in your backpack to replenish fluids in time when you feel dehydrated.

Qingliang Mountain is a worthwhile scenic spot in Yan’an. The mountain features steep ridges yet gorgeous scenery. Inside the mountain lies the renowned Ten-Thousand-Buddha Grotto with vividly carved stone statues that are well-preserved. Gentle streams run through the mountain, making it a perfect tranquil retreat to escape the summer heat. The entrance ticket costs 30 yuan, and discounts are available with valid identity documents.

Baota Mountain stands close to Qingliang Mountain. It boasts pleasant natural scenery as well as abundant historical and cultural relics, with a ticket price of 60 yuan. A visit here is a must during your stay in Yan’an.

Yan’an boasts a great variety of distinctive local delicacies. Yan’an pancakes are a signature snack: chop your favorite meat and vegetables into shreds, wrap them in hot fresh pancakes, add special sauces, and you get a uniquely flavored treat crispy on the outside and tender inside. They are affordably priced, and authentic versions are easily found on street stalls.

Rougamo (Chinese hamburger with braised pork) and cold rice noodles are other must-taste staples; only in Yan’an can you savor these wheat-based dishes in their most authentic form. Apart from street snacks, Yan’an’s seasonal fruits are also famous and make an ideal dessert after meals