Yan'an is back, speaking some harsh truths

🌸 Yan'an 2-day intense walking guide! The ultimate clash of the passionate spirit of the red holy land and the romantic loess~ 📍 First impression of Yan'an "The heart of the Loess Plateau, the beacon of revolutionary spirit!"🏞️ Yan'an is hidden in northern Shaanxi, with the roaring Yellow River on the left and loess gullies on the right. It’s a 3-hour high-speed train ride to Xi'an and 1.5 hours to Hukou Waterfall, making its location the hidden king of Northwest China! Explore red memories and magical night scenes in 2 days, with the air even carrying the aroma of lamb paomo~ 📅 Day 1 Red memories strike + loess fireworks 🌅 Morning: Soul cleansing at Yan'an Revolutionary Memorial Hall ✳️ Yan'an Revolutionary Memorial Hall (free) "An immersive classroom of revolutionary history!"📜 Rush in at 8:30 when it opens! Focus on the "Thirteen Years in Yan'an" exhibition hall, with VR recreations of the Seventh Congress scene, as if traveling back to Chairman Mao’s speech moment! Must-try: touch the restored spinning wheel and experience the hardships of the mass production movement! 🌞 Noon: Taste explosion at Erdao Street Night Market ✳️ Erdao Street Night Market (free) "The cosmic center of northern Shaanxi cuisine!"🌶️ Must-eat: potato crisps with chili oil!🥔 Shredded potatoes coated in batter and fried golden, the chili aroma shakes your soul! Hidden tip: add a spoonful of aged vinegar for a sour and spicy knockout! 🌇 Afternoon: Time travel at Zaoyuan Revolutionary Site ✳️ Zaoyuan Revolutionary Site (free) "Red secrets inside the cave dwellings!"🏠 The 13-hole cave dwellings are well preserved, and Zhou Enlai’s old residence kerosene lamp can still be lit! Must-see: the jujube tree personally planted by Mao Zedong, romantically laden with red fruit in autumn! 🌙 Evening: Night strike at Baota Mountain ✳️ Baota Mountain (ticket 60 RMB) "Yan'an landmark cyberpunk!"🌃 Take the elevator to the top, the night view is breathtaking! The "Golden Yan'an" district at the foot of the mountain lights up with red lanterns like stepping into the TV series "The Longest Day in Chang'an," perfect for Hanfu photoshoots! 📅 Day 2 Yellow River wonders + geological romance ☀️ Morning: Heart-pounding Hukou Waterfall ✳️ Hukou Waterfall (ticket 90 RMB) "The ultimate roar of the Yellow River!"🌊 The Shaanxi side viewing platform is the most stunning! Arrive before 9:00 to avoid crowds! Watch the waves create rainbows, and the mist on your face feels like a natural facial mask! Must-try: touch the "Yellow River wonder stones" to absorb the spirit of the mother river! 🌞 Noon: Magical sunset at Qiankun Bay ✳️ Qiankun Bay Scenic Area (ticket 80 RMB) "The natural Taiji diagram of the Yellow River!"🌅 Take a helicopter for a 320-degree panoramic view of the big bend, a luxury experience! If budget is tight, take the electric cart (40 RMB) to the viewing platform, where the golden river surface at sunset looks like spilled honey! 🌆 Evening: Retro night tour at Yan'an 1938 District ✳️ Yan'an 1938 District (free) "Travel back to the War of Resistance era!"🎭 The street features the "Old Site of Lu Xun Art Academy," and you can watch the live performance "Yan'an Nursery"! At 8 PM, all lights turn on, and wearing a qipao for photos makes you look like a movie heroine! 🏨 Accommodation recommendations 👉 Yan'an Hotel ✔️ Features: cave rooms + red-themed restaurant + free shuttle ✔️ Reason: super convenient downtown location, with a view of Baota Mountain from the window! Soak in the hot spring under the stars at night, you won’t want to check out! 👉 Golden Yan'an Homestay ✔️ Features: pit courtyard + Hanfu experience + bonfire party ✔️ Reason: live in the "underground palace" of the loess plateau, dance the Yangge folk dance around the bonfire with locals at night, full of lively atmosphere! 🚌 Transportation guide ✅ Charter + bus: Shared ride from downtown to Hukou 150 RMB/person, bus line 13 goes directly to Zaoyuan 💢 Pain point: The wind at Hukou Waterfall is so strong it’s hard to keep your eyes open! Arm yourself with sunglasses + scarf! 💡 Must-know tips ❗️ Memorial Hall closed on Mondays! Don’t come empty-handed and cry ❗️ Wear non-slip shoes at Hukou Waterfall! Many slippery steps ❗️ Bring small change for night market snacks! Some vendors only accept cash 🍜 Must-eat food list 1️⃣ Lamb Paomo: bread soaked in lamb soup, so fresh you’ll lick the bowl!🍲 2️⃣ Potato Crisps: shredded potatoes coated in batter and fried crispy, sprinkled with chili powder for explosive flavor!🌶️ 3️⃣ Minjie: buckwheat dough lumps with wild vegetable soup, sour and spicy to whet your appetite!🥣 4️⃣ Yougao: fried yellow millet bread with red bean paste, crispy outside and tender inside!🍡 5️⃣ Yan'an Zhan Zhan: skewers dipped in secret spicy soup, one bite is pure pleasure!🌶️ 6️⃣ Zichang Pancake: paper-thin pancakes rolled with cold dishes, sour and spicy and refreshing!🥞 💰 Expense list Accommodation: 400 RMB (2 nights) Food: 600 RMB (200 RMB/day) Tickets: 60+90+80=230 RMB Transportation: 300 RMB (charter + bus) Others: 170 RMB (Hanfu rental + bonfire party) Total: about 1700 RMB (over budget but worth the time travel experience!) Yan'an is just this enchanting! In 2 days, explore the "red heart + Yellow River heart," with revolutionary codes hidden in Zaoyuan’s cave dwellings, the waves at Hukou writing poems on the earth, and the lively atmosphere of Erdao Street healing all fatigue! The kid shouted at Qiankun Bay: "Mom, I want to be a little Red Army soldier here every day!"👧🏻 What are you waiting for? Grab your 256G stomach and camera and set off now～📸 PS: You can earn a "revolutionary badge" at Golden Yan'an district, turning your notebook into a family heirloom!📔 Buy Yellow River stones at Hukou, placing them at home feels like a protective charm!🪨 Come quickly to experience this "passion and romance intertwined" magic of the Loess Plateau～✨ An ending that makes you want to go The wind in Yan'an tells stories📖 The Yellow River can brew wine🍶 Here you can fulfill all your revolutionary fantasies! Listen to cave echoes in Zaoyuan, chase sunsets at Qiankun Bay, even the breath carries the scent of millet~ Come unlock this "passion boiling" Northwest exclusive romance!💥