Yanchuan County Travel
Yanchuan County, Yan'an, Shaanxi — Location of the Yellow River Qiankun Bay, an important cultural town in Northern Shaanxi, a perfect combination of the Loess Plateau and Yellow River wonders. 2-day 1-night in-depth tour includes Qiankun Bay geological wonder, Wenanyi Ancient Town, and Liangjiahe Village educated youth former residence experience.
Yanchuan County Two-Day One-Night In-Depth Tour
Experience the wonders of the Yellow River, visit a thousand-year-old post station, trace educated youth memories, experience Northern Shaanxi folk customs, feel the unique blend of natural landscape and human history in Yanchuan
Arrive in Yanchuan, check into hotel then head to Qiankun Bay scenic area to witness the 320-degree Yellow River turning wonder. Hike along the Yellow River boardwalk to Qingshui Bay, experiencing the magnificent symphony of the Loess Plateau and the Yellow River. Capture the sunset over the Yellow River at the observation deck in the evening.
- Qiankun Bay Resort Hotel
- Yanchuan Yellow River Hotel
- Tugang Township Characteristic Cave Dwelling
- Yanchuan Dog-Head Dates
- Northern Shaanxi Oil Cake
- Yellow River Carp
- Shredded Potato Cakes
- Trails in the scenic area are long, wear comfortable sports shoes
- Best photo time is early morning and dusk
- Respect local customs
Morning tour Wenanyi Ancient Town to experience thousand-year-old post station culture. Afternoon head to Liangjiahe Village to visit educated youth former residences and learn about the educated youth era. Stop by writer Lu Yao's former residence on the way, experiencing the creative background of The Ordinary World. Evening purchase Yanchang specialty products and end the trip.
- Qiankun Bay to Wenanyi about 1 hour drive
- Scenic electric cart available from ancient town to Liangjiahe
- Chartered car recommended for convenience
- Qiankun Bay: ¥90
- Wenanyi Ancient Town: ¥60
- Liangjiahe Village: Free
- Wenanyi Ancient Town is great for Hanfu photography
- Liangjiahe offers educated youth culture guided tours
- Lu Yao Former Residence closed on Mondays
Must-Try Foods in Yanchuan County
Yanchuan Dog-Head Dates
National geographical indication product, named for its dog-head-like shape, thin skin, thick flesh and small pit, sugar content up to 70%, a representative variety of Northern Shaanxi red dates.
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.
Yellow River Carp
Specialty carp from the Yanchuan section of the Yellow River, with tender meat. Can be braised, steamed or made into sweet and sour carp, a local banquet delicacy.
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.
- Spring (April-May): Jujube blossoms in bloom, pleasant climate
- Autumn (September-October): Red date harvest, clear autumn weather
- Late September: Yanchuan Red Date Picking Festival
- Yanchuan Dog-Head Dates
- Northern Shaanxi Oil Cake
- Yellow River Carp
- Shredded Potato Cakes
- Millet Porridge
- Tickets: approx. ¥150
- Accommodation: ¥120-200/night
- Meals: ¥50-100/day
- Transport: approx. ¥100
- Total: ¥600-900
- Best viewing spot at Qiankun Bay? → Qiankun Pavilion Observation Deck
- Features of Wenanyi Ancient Town? → Thousand-year post station + Ming-Qing architecture
- What specialties does Yanchuan have? → Dog-head dates, millet, paper-cutting
- What to see at Liangjiahe? → Educated youth former residences + biogas pit ruins