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Yan'an (延安; Yán'ān) is a city in Shaanxi Province. The city is known for its Chinese communist history and its cave dwellings (yaodongs).
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凤凰山
Lantau Peak is located in Yanan city centre, Yanan is one of the four famous mountains. Lantau Peak's highest elevation 1132 meters, mountain range rover, overlooking the breathtaking views of the Yanan.
A communist play that is part of the 2-day tours from Xi'an. In Chinese: 延安保育院. Usually costs extra and a bit like an opera yet if you do not understand Chinese you can forget about enjoying it.
"Date Park" is a small public park that has the old housing of the Communist leaders. The part itself has not much to see but many souvenirs to buy.
延安革命纪念馆
A large museum covering the history of the Communist Party's activities in Yan'an from 1935 to 1948.
The Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor is the mausoleum of Xuanyuan, the founder of the Chinese nation.
It is a landmark building in Yan'an, a revolutionary holy land.
In March 1941, the 359th Brigade of the Eighth Route Army, led by brigade commander Wang Zhen, launched a famous mass production movement in Nanni Bay. Nanni Bay is the birthplace of Yan'an spirit and the birthplace of China's agricultural reclamation.
Qingliang Mountain is located in Yan'an. It is a mountain range with a rich historical and cultural background. It is located about 20 kilometers northwest of Yan'an which belongs to the typical landform of the Loess Plateau. Qingliang Mountain is high in altitude, steep in the mountains and dense in vegetation. It is a tourist destination featuring natural landscapes and historical sites. Qingliang Mountain is most famous for its position in the history of the Chinese revolution. During the Anti-Japanese War, Qingliang Mountain was an important strategic location in Yan'an, and the surrounding mountains also provided the Red Army with the advantages of concealment and defense. Many relics and memorial facilities related to the Yan'an period have been preserved on the mountain, which is one of the important places to learn about the history of the Chinese revolution.
红枣宴餐厅
A special restaurant with red dates as the main ingredient, located in the Red Date Food Square on Beiguan Street, Baota District, Yan'an City. The restaurant integrates Yan'an specialty red dates into a variety of dishes, which not only retains the traditional local flavor, but also shows unique creative cooking techniques. The red jujube stewed chicken soup here is fresh and rich in flavor, the jujube puree steamed bun is soft and sweet, and the jujube cake is a must-see choice for dessert lovers.
羊肉汤馆
Mutton Soup Restaurant is a restaurant specializing in Yan'an traditional cuisine, located at No. 56 Baimi Avenue, Baota District. This restaurant is famous for its delicious and rich mutton soup, which is deeply loved by local residents and tourists. The mutton soup is made of local high-quality mutton, which is carefully boiled over low heat. The soup is clear but not greasy, and the aftertaste is endless. In addition to mutton soup, it also serves pot helmet sandwich pork with great local characteristics. The pot helmet has a crispy skin and a tender and juicy mutton stuffing inside, which has become a snack not to be missed. The restaurant also offers a variety of local side dishes, with mutton soup and pot helmet, which are very rich.
延安面馆
Yan'an Noodle Restaurant is a restaurant that focuses on serving traditional Yan'an noodles. This noodle restaurant is popular for its handmade noodles. The noodles are chewy and smooth, with rich sauces and rich side dishes, showing the unique charm of Yan'an cuisine. The signature dishes of the restaurant are noodles and oil noodles. The noodles are famous for their sour, spicy and fragrant taste. The soup base is made of high-quality meat and a variety of ingredients, with a variety of side dishes and bright colors. Oil-splashed noodles are characterized by thick handmade noodles and hot oil-splashed noodles, which are fragrant and rich in taste. In addition, the restaurant also offers some authentic side dishes, such as hot and sour shredded potatoes, cold tofu, etc., which are more delicious with noodles.
延安豆腐宴
Yan'an Tofu Banquet is a special restaurant with the theme of tofu. The restaurant uses Yan'an's local specialty soybeans as raw materials, and carefully produces a variety of creative dishes mainly based on tofu, showing the unique charm of Yan'an's food culture. The signature dishes of the restaurant include stuffed tofu and pot tofu. Stuffed tofu combines fresh and tender tofu with a variety of fillings, which is rich in taste and exquisite in appearance; pot tofu is fried until golden and crispy, with special sauce, with rich fragrance and endless aftertaste. In addition, the restaurant also provides a variety of traditional and innovative tofu dishes such as tofu brain and tofu soup. Each dish pays attention to the freshness of the ingredients and the meticulousness of the production.
延安红枣茶
It uses local red dates, goji berries and other natural ingredients, which have the effect of toning blood and nourishing the skin. It is a traditional healthy drink in Yan'an. Warm taste, suitable for drinking in all seasons, especially conducive to women's health care.
延安小米粥
It is made of local millet, with a soft taste and nourishing the body. Low-fat and low-sugar, it is an ideal choice for breakfast or night snack.
延安苹果汁
It is pressed with local fresh apples, which retains the natural flavor and nutrition of apples. Reason for recommendation: Refreshing and thirst-quenching, rich in vitamin C.
延安茶叶
Yan'an specialty tea has a unique aroma, and Yan'an hair tip and other types are common. Reason for recommendation: It is suitable for tea lovers. The tea fragrance is rich and the aftertaste is endless.
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狗头枣
Called Dog 's-head date as they are supposedly as big as a dog's head. These are healthy dates and one of the best places to buy them in China. You have to pay almost double in Beijing for example. People will let you try them from plates but be aware that this often means you are then led to a place to buy some. Better to just avoid the sellers unless you are prepared to buy from them.
延安文化街市
Located on Nanbin Avenue, Baota District, Yan'an City, it provides rich local specialties, red cultural souvenirs and handicrafts. It is a good place to experience the local characteristics and culture of Yan'an.
延安红色书店
Focusing on revolutionary history books, literary works and cultural and creative goods, it is a must-visit bookstore for red culture lovers.
延安特产超市
Focus on selling special agricultural products in Yan'an, such as red dates, millet, apples, etc. This is a good place for tourists and local residents to buy Yan'an traditional cuisine and specialties, especially suitable for buying local snacks and gift boxes such as dried red dates and yellow rice cakes.
By train
Yan'an is on one of the railway routes between Beijing and Xi'an.5-7 hrs).5 hrs).
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