City
Yan'an
Northern Shaanxi City
Revolutionary historyLoess plateauHistorical sitesCommunist heritageAuthentic experiences
Best Time to Visit:April-May and September-October for pleasant weather.
Asia/Shanghai
CNY
Mandarin, Shaanxi dialect
About Yan'an
Yan'an is historically important as the communist revolutionary base during the mid-20th century. The city preserves revolutionary heritage sites and museums. The surrounding loess plateau creates distinctive landscape with eroded formations. Yan'an is less developed for tourism but offers authentic revolutionary history experiences.
Highlights
1
Revolutionary heritage sites and museums
2
Loess plateau scenery
3
Ancient temples
4
Historical significance
5
Mountain landscape
Climate & Best Time to Visit
Temperate continental climate with cold winters (-5 to 5°C), hot summers (25-35°C), moderate rainfall.
Getting There
Yan'an has an airport with regional connections. High-speed rail available. Local buses and car rentals adequate.
Practical Tips
Comfortable shoes for historical site exploration
Light layers for temperature variations
Book heritage sites in advance
Respect historical sites and customs
Good value accommodations and dining
Quick Facts
Best Time to Visit
April-May and September-October for pleasant weather.
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Currency
CNY
Language
Mandarin, Shaanxi dialect