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Ganquan Canyon
No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Yan'an

Ganquan Canyon

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Ganquan Canyon is located in Ganquan County, Yan'an, Shaanxi, and is also known as Yucha Canyon. It is a group of red sandstone fissures hidden deep in the ravines of the Loess Plateau, hailed as a "natural fissure wonder of the Loess Plateau." Legend has it that an ancient earthquake split the mountain, and years of rainwater and flash floods carved out the now winding and graceful ravines. Due to its striking resemblance to Antelope Canyon in the U.S., it is often called the "Chinese Antelope Canyon" by photography enthusiasts. The attraction consists of multiple ravines, including Huashu Gully, Longba Gully, Mudan Gully, and Thread of Sky Gully. Among them, Huashu Gully is renowned for its smooth, layered rock walls, offering both an easy hike and stunning photo opportunities, making it the highlight of the area. The true highlight of this canyon is its play of light and shadow. Around noon on sunny days, sunlight pours straight down through the narrow gap overhead, with warm hues of ochre and gold flowing slowly along the curves of the rock walls, while moss clinging to the surfaces adds a touch of emerald green. Standing at the canyon floor and looking up, the sky narrows into a bright, slender line—between the alternating light and shadow, every casual snapshot becomes strikingly picturesque. On overcast days or during early/late hours when light slants in, the rock walls appear noticeably duller, somewhat diminishing the visual impact. Here are a few tips for your visit: Huashu Gully is gentle and open, ideal for leisurely photography; Longba Gully alternates between wide and narrow sections, offering more adventurous fun; the narrowest part of Yixiantian is particularly cramped, so extra caution is needed when passing through. Some gullies occasionally have accumulated water and mud, making the paths slippery—wearing anti-slip shoes is advisable. If you're here for the light effects, try to schedule your gully visit around noon on sunny days.Ganquan · 39.9 km from downtown
Huashugou Canyon

Huashugou Canyon

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The Huashugou Canyon is 1,100 meters long and 15 to 25 meters high. The canyon is long and winding, with gurgling streams all year round, green moss on the cliffs, rich and diverse pictographic patterns, and fleeting glimpses, just like the opening of a scroll of nature, which is fascinating. There are micro landscapes such as "Totem of the Ancestor of Man", "Fairy's Desire to Become a Mortal", "Time Tunnel", and "Visitors from Outer Space", and it is known as the "Photography Paradise".Ganquan · 32.9 km from downtown
Nanniwan Scenic Area
No. 9 of Best Things to Do in Northern Shaanxi

Nanniwan Scenic Area

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4.5/5
152 reviews
At present, the large terraced fields reclaimed in the past in Nanniwan, the exhibition hall of the large-scale production movement in Naniwan, the Jiulong Spring and the monument to the martyrs are available for tourists to visit.Yan'an · 24.8 km from Ganquan
Yuchagou

Yuchagou

3.4
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3 reviews
Ganquan · 39.3 km from downtown
Baota Mountain
No. 19 of Best Things to Do in Shaanxi

Baota Mountain

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4.5/5
5k reviews
Baota Mountain is located in the center of Yan'an city, by the side of the Yan River, and is named after the pagoda on the mountain. The pagoda was first built in the Tang Dynasty, and the existing structure is a pavilion-style brick pagoda rebuilt in the Ming Dynasty. The pagoda, together with the mountain, the Yan River, and the bridge, forms the city skyline of Yan'an and is also a symbol of the revolutionary holy land in people's hearts. The poet He Jingzhi wrote in "Returning to Yan'an" the famous line, "How many times in my dreams have I returned to Yan'an, embracing Baota Mountain with both hands," adding emotional weight to this mountain. The mountain is densely scattered with historical sites, including Song dynasty cliff carvings, Fan Gong Well, beacon towers, Star-gazing Tower, Jialing Academy, ancient city walls, and the former site of the Japanese Workers' and Peasants' School. Among them, the inscriptions "Jialing Mountain" in clerical script and "My chest harbors tens of thousands of armored soldiers" by Fan Zhongyan of the Northern Song dynasty have long been renowned. An iron bell cast in the Ming dynasty still hangs beside the pagoda, which was used for timekeeping and alarms during the CPC Central Committee's Yan'an period. Ascending the mountain path to Star-gazing Tower and beacon tower areas offers panoramic views of Yan'an city and the Yan River. After nightfall, the mountain and pagoda illuminate, and gazing back at the lit pagoda from near Yan River Bridge remains a favorite photo spot for many travelers.Yan'an · 37.2 km from Ganquan
Yucha Township

Yucha Township

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4.5/5
2 reviews
Ganquan · 38.3 km from downtown
Love Valley

Love Valley

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5.0/5
1 reviews
Love valley is a unique romantic gem among the Ganquan grand canyon attractions. Carved by hundreds of millions of years of geological processes, it features natural heart-shaped danxia canyon landforms—the upper canyon forms a nearly closed heart shape with cliffs over 50 m high, while the lower section boasts towering cliffs and deep rock pools, serving as nature's romantic "confession". Centered on "canyon scenery and love culture", the attraction has created multiple themed photo spots and plans to enhance offerings like canyon sightseeing, romantic check-ins, wedding photography, and leisure experiences to strengthen its reputation as a "witness to love". The opening ceremony featured traditional Chinese dance and Shaanbei folk performances, with two newlywed couples conducting love rituals on stage, while travel influencers livestreamed the event, spreading the romantic atmosphere both online and offline.Ganquan · 49.9 km from downtown
Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum
2026 Global 100 - Best Things to Do

Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum

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149k reviews
Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum, also known as the Terracotta Army, is located about 1.5 kilometers east of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor and forms part of the extensive necropolis. There were more than a thousand terracotta soldiers unearthed here, each with a different facial expression. Standing before the massive underground army, you will feel the extraordinary might of the Qin Emperor that enabled him to unify six warring states two thousand years ago. The Qin Emperor Ying Zheng began building the mausoleum for himself at the age of 13. Nearly 720000 men and 38 years were required to complete this vast project.China · Xi'an
Yangjialing Revolutionary Site
No. 5 of Best Things to Do in Yan'an

Yangjialing Revolutionary Site

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1k reviews
Yangjialing Revolutionary Site is a place where the old generation of central-government leaders, such as Chairman Mao, lived in Yan'an for a long time. Yangjialing Revolutionary Site is divided into two parts, the south part and the north part along the road. The south side of the road is the central auditorium of the year. The north side of the road is the former residence of Mao Zedong, Zhu De, Zhou Enlai, Liu Shaoqi, and other central government leaders. The 7th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, which is of historical significance, was held in the central auditorium. At the meeting, Mao Zedong Thought was determined as the Party's guiding ideology. In 1946, Mao Zedong met with the American journalist Anna Louise Strong here and proposed the famous theory that "All the reactionaries are paper tigers."Yan'an · 39.6 km from Ganquan
gan quan da xia gu long ba gou

gan quan da xia gu long ba gou

2.9
Ganquan · 49.4 km from downtown

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1-day tour to Ganquan canyon [round-trip shuttle bus from Xi'an] with optional premium small group
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Ganquan Yucha Grand Canyon Day Trip (Includes entrance fee, round-trip transportation, family group tour, vacation group tour)
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Departing from Linfen: One-day private car tour to visit Hukou Waterfall and Xiaoxitian
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Linfen: One-day private car tour to visit Hukou Waterfall and Xiaoxitian&Guangsheng Temple
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M27***68October 9, 2026
5.0
I visited Ganquan Grand Canyon during the National Day holiday, avoiding the crowds at major cities and tourist attractions. It was a less crowded but still excellent experience! Recommended by China National Geographic magazine, definitely worth a visit! It's chilly and damp inside the canyon, so be sure to wear a thick coat. I wouldn't recommend coming in winter; it would probably be too cold.

Ganquan Canyon

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_CF***64October 4, 2024
4.0
It's beautiful, a masterpiece of nature, but there are not many birch trees. I don't know why it is called Birch Valley.

Huashugou Canyon

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M84***97January 19, 2025
5.0
This is the birthplace of China's military reclamation and agricultural reclamation. It is built by the mountains and rivers. The attractions here include the Thousand Mu Rice Field with a history of more than 70 years, the Party Emblem Square, Taobao Valley, the Wetland Park, the Great Production Memorial Hall, and the former site of the Central Administration Bureau Cadre Rest Home. [星R] We mainly went to the Thousand Mu Rice Field (Figures 1-3). The weather was very good today. The blue sky and white clouds matched the green rice fields and it was really a good photo! The Wetland Park (Figures 4-5) also has good scenery. There are some rafting and boating entertainment projects, which are more suitable for picnics and relaxation with friends on weekends. Due to time constraints, we could only visit the Great Production Memorial Hall in a hurry. It was the first time to experience viewing the exhibition in a wheelchair [笑泣R] Figures 9 and 10 are the scenes of Nanniwan last autumn.

Nanniwan Scenic Area

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M44***05September 29, 2026
5.0
The scenery is beautiful; it definitely needs a sunny day to go. It's worth seeing!

Yuchagou

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夜阑月色溶溶October 7, 2026
5.0
Because we had children with us, we opted to take the sightseeing bus up and down, which was very relaxing. We got a close look at the pagoda, took photos, and learned about its history, especially the plaques at the north and south gates: "Soaring high above the heavens, overlooking the mortal world"—for over 1000 years, the pagoda has achieved this.

Baota Mountain

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MICO二先生July 2, 2023
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[Scenery] Nice [Fun] OK [Value for money] High

Yucha Township

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139***58October 23, 2026
5.0
During the National Day holiday, it was very crowded, but the tour guides were very professional and took us to see everything! It's very convenient to get to the Terracotta Warriors from Xi'an now. I recommend taking the Xi'an Metro Line 9 to the end and then taking a taxi for about 10 yuan. I also recommend staying at a nearby guesthouse so you can go to the museum early in the morning.

Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum

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博😘😘肖November 1, 2025
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From a historical perspective, both Yangjialing and Zaoyuan were important locations for the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) during the Yan'an period, carrying profound historical memories. However, they differ in details. Yangjialing is renowned as the cradle of revolutionary spirit and a witness to many important historical events; while Zaoyuan is known for its garden-like environment and its status as an important base for national revolutionary tradition education. Furthermore, Yangjialing and Zaoyuan differed in the location of their administrative offices and the revolutionary tasks they undertook. Yangjialing was the former site of all the CPC Central Committee's administrative offices, undertaking the important tasks of commanding the anti-Japanese war and the War of Liberation behind enemy lines, leading the Great Production Movement and the Rectification Movement; while Zaoyuan was the former site where the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee moved from Yangjialing, primarily undertaking tasks such as leading the entire Party in the Rectification Movement and the Great Production Movement in the liberated areas, and preparing for the Seventh National Congress of the CPC.

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When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include 1-day tour to Ganquan canyon [round-trip shuttle bus from Xi'an] with optional premium small group, Ganquan Yucha Grand Canyon Day Trip (Includes entrance fee, round-trip transportation, family group tour, vacation group tour), and 1-day tour to Ganquan Canyon and Wave Valley in Yan'an, Shaanxi with Chinese and English services (admission ticket not included). Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

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