Zichang City Travel
Zichang City, Yan'an, Shaanxi — Old revolutionary base area in Northern Shaanxi, named after national hero Xie Zichang, home to the thousand-year-old Bell Mountain Grottoes, the Wayaobao Conference site, and the magnificent Gaobai Mountain landscape. 2-day 1-night in-depth tour includes grotto art, red education, and Loess Plateau customs experience.
Zichang City Two-Day One-Night Culture and Ecology Tour
Explore thousand-year-old grotto art, follow the footsteps of the red revolution, appreciate the beauty of the Loess Plateau, taste authentic Northern Shaanxi flavors
Arrive in Zichang, check into hotel then head to Bell Mountain Grottoes to admire exquisite Buddhist stone carvings from the Northern Song to Ming dynasties. Afternoon visit the Anding Ancient City ruins to experience thousand-year-old border culture. Taste the Zichang specialty pancake feast in the evening.
- Zichang Hotel
- Anding Ancient Town Guesthouse
- Downtown Business Hotel
- Zichang Pancake
- Bowl Tray
- Cold Jelly Noodles
- Flash photography prohibited inside the grottoes
- Ancient city ruins require walking tour
- Pancakes can be paired with various fillings
Morning visit Wayaobao Revolutionary Site to learn about the history of the CPC Central Committee Politburo Enlarged Meeting. Afternoon climb Gaobai Mountain Ecological Park to overlook the magnificent landscape of the Loess Plateau. Purchase Zichang mung beans, millet and other specialty products before ending the trip.
- About 30 minutes drive from Wayaobao to Gaobai Mountain
- City buses go directly to the scenic area
- Chartered car recommended for convenience
- Bell Mountain Grottoes: ¥50
- Revolutionary Site: Free
- Gaobai Mountain: ¥20
- ID registration required at the historic site
- Gaobai Mountain hike takes about 1 hour
- Specialty market located in the city center
Must-Try Foods in Zichang City
Zichang Pancake
Zichang specialty snack, paper-thin pancakes wrapped with pig head meat, dried tofu and other fillings, served with special dipping sauce, unique in flavor.
Bowl Tray
Traditional food steamed from buckwheat flour, cut into strips and served with sour-spicy dressing, smooth and chewy texture, a perfect summer refreshment.
Cold Jelly Noodles
Specialty snack made from mung bean starch, served with mustard, vinegar, chili oil and other seasonings, cool and refreshing, sour and spicy appetizing.
Yellow Steamed Bun
Northern Shaanxi traditional staple food, fermented and steamed from millet flour, can be stuffed with various dishes, a daily staple for locals.
- Spring (April-May): Mountain flowers in full bloom
- Autumn (September-October): Clear skies and pleasant weather
- Avoid the rainy season in July-August
- Zichang Pancake
- Bowl Tray
- Cold Jelly Noodles
- Yellow Steamed Bun
- Braised Lamb
- Tickets: approx. ¥70
- Accommodation: ¥180-280/night
- Meals: ¥50-80/day
- Transport: approx. ¥120
- Total: ¥550-850
- What to see at Bell Mountain Grottoes? → Song Dynasty stone carving art masterpieces
- Historical significance of Wayaobao Conference? → Established the Anti-Japanese National United Front
- How long does Gaobai Mountain take to climb? → About 1.5 hours total
- What specialties to buy in Zichang? → Mung beans, millet, paper-cutting