Recommended One-Day Tour Itineraries in Yan’an

Yan’an boasts a wealth of tourist attractions, so visitors on a one-day trip need to make selective plans. Two classic options include the downtown old revolutionary base route and the Hukou Waterfall route.

Route: Zaoyuan Revolutionary Site → Yan’an University → Yangjialing Revolutionary Site → Yan’an Revolutionary Memorial Hall → Wangjiaping Revolutionary Site → Fenghuangshan Revolutionary Site → Baota Mountain → Yan’an Culture and Art Center (enjoy Xintianyou folk songs) All spots on this itinerary lie along a coherent route. You may pick 4 to 5 stops according to your preference, for example: Yan’an University + Yangjialing Revolutionary Site + Yan’an Revolutionary Memorial Hall + Baota Mountain + Xintianyou folk song performance.

Depart from downtown Yan’an in the early morning and arrive at Nanniwan for sightseeing until noon. After lunch, head for Hukou Waterfall. Spend around one hour touring the waterfall before heading back.

Luochuan Geopark and the Yellow Emperor’s Mausoleum are a short distance apart. They are far from downtown Yan’an but relatively close to Xi’an. If you set off from Xi’an, you can visit the Yellow Emperor’s Mausoleum first, then proceed to Luochuan Loess National Geopark.

This itinerary is perfect for travelers who wish to admire the magnificent Hukou Waterfall of the Yellow River and pay a visit to the birthplace of the Chinese nation