Day 1 All places → or → Xi'an ★ All day meeting day
All day
Today is the gathering day for activities.
Tourists will check in at designated hotels after 2:00 PM. Please report your "China-Travel Note + Name" at the front desk. You will then be free to move around. Please keep your belongings safe and take care of yourself.
Recommended attractions
Museums: Shaanxi History Museum, Shaanxi Archaeological Museum, Hanguangmen Ruins Museum, Forest of Steles Museum, Anrenfang Ruins Museum, etc.
Other attractions in the city: Bell and Drum Tower, Muslim Street, Daming Palace, The Longest Day in Chang'an, Tang Paradise, Guangren Temple, etc.
Food recommendations
Muslim Street—Dingzikou, west of Dapianyuan: Dingjia Crispy Pork, Shengjia Noodle Noodles, Hongshunxiang Braised Jelly, Shaanxi Shisan Ice Cream, Southeast Asian Zenggao, Yizhenlou Pao Mo, Mijia Pao Mo, Wujia Stir-fry, Shengzhiwang Sesame Sauce Cold Noodles. Yongxingfang
—Zhengjia Steamed Buns, Wangjia Bucket Chicken, Pao Pao Oil Cake, Honey Cold Zongzi, Jinxian Youta.
Simple Restaurant Chains—Weijia Cold Noodles, Yuanjia Roujiamo, Laotongguan Roujiamo, Dongguan Jixiang Roujiamo, Sanqin Set Meal (Cold Noodles, Roujiamo, Bingfeng).
Shaanxi Restaurant Chains—Chang'an Food Stalls, Zui Chang'an, Dahaizi, Liji Jiaotuan, Chef's Restaurant, Narrow Alley.
Traffic Tips
Xianyang Airport: We recommend taking the airport shuttle bus to Zhonglou Station or taking Metro Line 14 to Xi'an North Railway Station. Then, take Metro Line 1, 2, or 4 depending on
your hotel's location. Xi'an North Railway Station: We recommend taking Metro Line 2 or 4 depending on your hotel's location.
Day 2 Xi'an → Hukou Waterfall in Shaanxi → Stay in Yan'an
All day
Hukou Waterfall in Shaanxi
After breakfast, we'll depart from Xi'an, enjoying the beauty of Xi'an along the way, and head to Hukou Waterfall, the waterfall that separates Shaanxi and Shanxi provinces. We'll enter from the Shaanxi side. No matter how many times you've seen the Yellow River, you'll still be amazed by the sheer spectacle of Hukou Waterfall!
Get up close to Hukou Waterfall and feel the mist hitting your face; sing along to the Yellow River Cantata and feel the passion surging in your heart; or wear Shaanxi costumes and take photos with the Yellow River.
The "Peach Blossom Flood" from April to May and the "Hukou Autumn Wind" from September to November are the seasons with the highest water volume. Here, the Yellow River, once 300 to 400 meters wide, suddenly narrows to 30 to 40 meters, creating a turbulent, roaring tide. Visitors will deeply feel the awe of the Yellow River's heavenly waters. On a good day, the mist stirred up by the water creates a rainbow in the sunlight, which hangs over the waterfall. This is even better luck!
After leaving Hukou Waterfall, head to Yan'an and check into your hotel. In the evening, you can explore the Erdao Street Night Market to discover local delicacies like potato chips, stewed lamb trotters, mixed noodles, and barbecued meat with pickled garlic vinegar. Alternatively, head to Pagoda Hill to see the nighttime light show.
Day 3 Yan'an → Yan'an Revolutionary Memorial Hall → Wave Valley
All day
Yan'an Revolution Memorial Hall
After breakfast, we'll proceed to the Yan'an Revolutionary Memorial Hall, where we'll have a free tour. You'll deeply appreciate the enduring spirit of Yan'an. As a renowned revolutionary shrine, Yan'an, Shaanxi, has naturally become a beloved destination. The museum's collection of over 35,000 artifacts and 5,500 precious historical photos evokes memories of that revolutionary era. The Party Central Committee, Mao Zedong, and other veteran proletarian revolutionaries lived and fought in Yan'an and northern Shaanxi for thirteen years, leading the Chinese people to victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the War of Liberation.
【Wave Valley】
The Wave Valley Scenic Area, located in Longzhou Town, Jingbian County, Yulin City, Shaanxi Province, features Danxia landforms primarily formed during the Cretaceous period, 96 million years ago. The area boasts the "Earth's Core Danxia" below the horizon, the "Flame Danxia" above, and the "Water Danxia" nestled against the lake. The diverse Danxia landscapes, including linear valleys, alley valleys, and red cliffs, are like the rings of time, the fingerprints of the earth, recording the imprints of eons of wind and frost washing over the sand dunes. In spring, admire peach blossoms and yellow willows against the Danxia; in summer, admire the cool breeze and clear water; in autumn, witness the morning mist curling through the yellow reeds; and in winter, admire the glaciers and snow reflecting the Danxia. The scenery offers a unique beauty each season, leaving you marveling at the wonders of nature, like walking on Mars! This area is perfect for drone photography, allowing you to capture the curves and lines of the landscape in detail. Try shooting from the side or backlight, as the contrast between light and dark creates a captivating and unique pattern, ensuring stunning photos!
Special Experience for Tourists: Experience the folk customs of Northern Shaanxi with the guidance of local ladies, including paper cutting and making flower-shaped steamed buns.
Stay at the Wave Valley Farmhouse Hotel at night and have a good sleep~
Day 4 Wave Valley → Yucha Grand Canyon → Xi'an Xianyang Airport → Xi'an North Railway Station
All day
Yucha Grand Canyon
After breakfast, we set off for another wonder of the Loess Plateau, the Yucha Grand Canyon, known as the "Antelope Valley of China." The canyon is majestic and breathtaking, with winding paths of varying widths, ranging from a dozen meters wide at its widest point to barely wide enough for a person to pass sideways. The traces of time are seamlessly carved into the cliffs.
Take a scenic bus ride through the Yucha Grand Canyon, where sunlight slants down from the top to the bottom, creating a breathtaking spectacle. Recently discovered by geologists, the Yucha Grand Canyon, remarkably similar to the Antelope Canyon in the United States, remains unexplored. We'll stroll through it, experiencing a close encounter with nature and exploring the mysteries of time's passage.
In due time, we returned to Xi'an.
We are expected to arrive at Xianyang Airport around 20:00. Tourists are advised to book flights after 22:00 to avoid delays.
The tour is expected to arrive at Xi'an North Station at 20:30 and disband. Tourists are advised to book flights and trains after 21:30 to avoid delays.
