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Recommended trip: 2–4 day(s)

Recommended trip: 2–4 day(s)

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Hukou Waterfall tourist area of the Yellow River
Hukou Waterfall tourist area of the Yellow River
4.6/518,042 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Baota Mountain
Baota Mountain
4.5/55,010 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Mountain climbing
Ganquan Canyon
Ganquan Canyon
4.7/52,800 Reviews
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Natural scenery
The Mausoleum of Yellow Emperor
The Mausoleum of Yellow Emperor
4.6/54,311 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Yangjialing Revolutionary Site
Yangjialing Revolutionary Site
4.8/51,026 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Zaoyuan Revolutionary Site
Zaoyuan Revolutionary Site
4.8/51,125 Reviews
Nanniwan Scenic Area
Nanniwan Scenic Area
4.5/5152 Reviews
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Themed exhibition halls
Night view
Back To Yanan
Back To Yanan
4.9/5726 Reviews
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Live Show
Performances
Yanchuan Yellow river Qiankun Bay Scenic Area
Yanchuan Yellow river Qiankun Bay Scenic Area
4.6/51,083 Reviews
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Rafting
Natural scenery

Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Yan'an, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Yanlv·Yan'an Hotel
Yanlv·Yan'an Hotel
4.7/52,908 Reviews
Yilu Hotel
Yilu Hotel
4.3/574 Reviews
Wanda Realm Yan'an
Wanda Realm Yan'an
4.6/51,869 Reviews
Eastern Shrine Hotel
Eastern Shrine Hotel
4.8/51,505 Reviews
Merlinhod Hotel
Merlinhod Hotel
4.7/5968 Reviews
Shengtang Hotel
Shengtang Hotel
4.7/5552 Reviews
Red Ballad
Red Ballad
4.6/5873 Reviews
Jinze International Hotel
Jinze International Hotel
4.3/51,370 Reviews
Yan'an Heritage Cave Hotel
Yan'an Heritage Cave Hotel
4.6/51,058 Reviews
Wanda Jin Yan'an
Wanda Jin Yan'an
4.5/51,167 Reviews
Zaoyuan Hotel
Zaoyuan Hotel
4.6/5984 Reviews

What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Yan'an dishes and foodie spots.
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魏天山油泼黄河鲤鱼延安名菜(百米大道店)
魏天山油泼黄河鲤鱼延安名菜(百米大道店)
4.7/519 Reviews
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Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. US$9/person
老延安·延安菜·小米加步枪(宝塔山店)
老延安·延安菜·小米加步枪(宝塔山店)
4.9/530 Reviews
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Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. US$9/person
Huangtuqing Restaurant(Zaoyuan Road Branch)
Huangtuqing Restaurant(Zaoyuan Road Branch)
5.0/510 Reviews
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Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. US$6/person
绿色干豆角家常菜(尹家沟村一组小区店)
绿色干豆角家常菜(尹家沟村一组小区店)
4.7/57 Reviews
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Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. US$5/person
Local flavor
Local flavor
4.3/510 Reviews
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Farmhouse dishes
Avg. US$7/person
延安八大碗(陕北菜·枣园路店)
延安八大碗(陕北菜·枣园路店)
4.5/513 Reviews
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Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. US$6/person
老杨大烩菜烙饼一绝(城投·玉佛苑店)
老杨大烩菜烙饼一绝(城投·玉佛苑店)
4.4/55 Reviews
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Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. US$4/person
金昆阁·铜锅涮肉(百米大道店)
金昆阁·铜锅涮肉(百米大道店)
5.0/510 Reviews
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Hotpot
Avg. US$10/person
李老二羊蹄(二道街店)
李老二羊蹄(二道街店)
3.3/523 Reviews
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Snacks
Avg. US$4/person
Yao Dong Ren Jia
Yao Dong Ren Jia
4.0/58 Reviews
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Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. US$8/person
Laoshijiayangzasui
Laoshijiayangzasui
4.8/521 Reviews
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Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. US$5/person
丁虎子烤肉(新城店)
丁虎子烤肉(新城店)
5.0/57 Reviews
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Barbecue
Avg. US$9/person

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