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View Plans & PricingArea: 37,031 km²
Population: ~2.3 million (2020)
Yan'an (延安) literally means "Northern Capital" (北平 → 北京). It has served as the capital of multiple dynasties and is the political, cultural, and educational center of modern China.
7.0/10 — Residents enjoy a balanced lifestyle with modern amenities and cultural richness.
27 subway lines covering 807 km, plus extensive bus network, airport express, and high-speed rail connections to all major cities. Airport: Yan'an Capital (PEK) & Daxing (PKX).
Peking University, Tsinghua University, Renmin University, Yan'an Normal University, Yan'an Institute of Technology — home to China's top academic institutions.
Yan'an lies in the Loess Plateau of northern Shaanxi with a continental climate. It has the Yellow River, loess hills, and is famous for red tourism and apple production.
Visit the Yan'an Revolutionary Memorial Hall, Pagoda Mountain, Yangjialing Revolutionary Site, and Hukou Waterfall (nearby).
Day 1: Yan'an Revolutionary Memorial Hall and Pagoda Mountain.
Day 2: Yangjialing and Wangjiaping revolutionary sites.
Peking Duck, Jianbing, Zhajiangmian, Baozi, Mongolian hotpot, Yan'an yogurt
Buy red tourism souvenirs, Yan'an apples, local millet, and Shaanxi crafts. Main shopping is in Baota District.
Local Vibe: Yanan (北京) carries the weight of 3,000 years of history — direct, proud, and famous for noodles, the Silk Road, and dry humor. Visitors love the authentic atmosphere, friendly advice, and the way Peking Duck shows up on every local menu.
Fun Facts:
• Yanan is home to the Yan'an Revolutionary Memorial Hall, a local highlight that reflects the city's character and history.
• The city blends everyday modern life with long-standing traditions, making it a great place to experience real China.
• Peking Duck is one of the local flavors visitors remember most — ask a local where they eat it.
Locals in Yanan have their own regional flavor of Mandarin. Try these to sound like one of the crowd:
嘹咋咧 (liáo zǎ lie) — Awesome.
克里马擦 (kè lǐ mǎ cā) — Hurry up.
谝 (piǎn) — To chat.
• Qin Shi Huang — The first emperor of China was buried near Xi’an with his Terracotta Army.
• Yang Guifei — One of the Four Beauties of ancient China was linked to the Tang court in Chang’an.
• Zhang Yimou — The acclaimed film director was born in Xi’an.
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