Yanchang County Travel
Yanchang County, Yan'an, Shaanxi — Birthplace of China's onshore petroleum industry, the first oil well was drilled in 1905. A blend of Loess Plateau charm and petroleum culture. 2-day 1-night in-depth tour includes oil field site visits, Cuiping Mountain sightseeing, and Northern Shaanxi folk experience.
Yanchang County Two-Day One-Night In-Depth Tour
Explore the birthplace of the petroleum industry, ascend for panoramic views of Yanchuan River Valley, experience Northern Shaanxi customs, taste Loess cuisine, feel Yanchang's unique integration of industrial history with nature and humanity
Arrive in Yanchang, check into hotel then head to China's first onshore oil well site to learn about the development history of China's petroleum industry. Visit the China Petroleum Museum, afternoon stroll through the oil field industrial ruins area, experiencing a century of petroleum industry history.
- Yanchang Petroleum Hotel
- Yanchang County Business Hotel
- Local Characteristic Cave Dwelling B&B
- Yanchang Apples
- Northern Shaanxi Oil Cake
- Millet Porridge
- Shredded Potato Cakes
- Some areas of the oil field are still in production, follow safety regulations
- Museum closed on Mondays
- Industrial ruins suitable for photography
Morning climb Cuiping Mountain Park for panoramic views of Yanchuan River Valley. Afternoon head to Loess Plateau Folk Village to experience cave dwelling life and participate in paper-cutting, folk song and other folk activities. Evening purchase Yanchang specialty products and end the trip.
- Walking or taxi from county town to Cuiping Mountain
- About 40 minutes drive to folk village
- Chartered car recommended for convenience
- Oil Field Ruins: ¥30
- Cuiping Mountain Park: Free
- Folk Village: Free
- Cuiping Mountain trails are steep, wear comfortable shoes
- Folk village offers cave dwelling accommodation
- Verify authenticity when purchasing specialty products
Must-Try Foods in Yanchang County
Yanchang Apples
National geographical indication product. Due to the large temperature difference between day and night on the Loess Plateau, sugar accumulates fully, resulting in crisp, sweet and juicy fruit with an annual output reaching 300,000 tons.
Northern Shaanxi Oil Cake
Traditional snack, fermented and steamed from soft millet flour, crispy outside and tender inside, can be dipped in honey or white sugar, a Northern Shaanxi specialty breakfast.
Shredded Potato Cakes
Northern Shaanxi specialty staple food, shredding potatoes and mixing with flour before steaming, then stir-frying. Soft and chewy texture, a local home-style dish.
Yanchuan Red Dates
Specialty product from neighboring Yanchuan County, thin skin, thick flesh and small pit. Can be eaten fresh or dried, a famous Northern Shaanxi nourishing food commonly found in Yanchang markets.
- Spring (April-May): Apple blossoms in bloom, pleasant climate
- Autumn (September-October): Apple harvest, clear autumn weather
- Late September: Yanchang Apple Picking Festival
- Yanchang Apples
- Northern Shaanxi Oil Cake
- Shredded Potato Cakes
- Yanchuan Red Dates
- Millet Porridge
- Tickets: approx. ¥30
- Accommodation: ¥100-180/night
- Meals: ¥40-80/day
- Transport: approx. ¥80
- Total: ¥500-800
- What's worth seeing at Yanchang Oil Field? → China's first oil well ruins
- How long does Cuiping Mountain take? → 2-3 hours
- What specialties does Yanchang have? → Apples, red dates, millet
- Northern Shaanxi folk experience activities? → Ansai waist drum, paper-cutting, folk songs