Yan'an Travel Nanny Guide

Title: 3 Days 2 Nights Exploring Yan'an! Experience Red Culture and Stunning Autumn Scenery with Kids🌟

Body:
Visiting Yan'an with kids in October means fewer crowds, beautiful scenery, and a chance for children to receive red education—two benefits in one!🍁✨
Day 1

⏰ Morning: Yan'an Revolutionary Memorial Hall
Introduction / Experience: Perfect for family trips! Through numerous artifacts and scene recreations, kids can intuitively learn about revolutionary history. The interactive exhibition area is a big hit with children~
Transportation: Take bus routes 1 or 3 directly from downtown
Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)

🍽️ Noon: Old Yan'an Restaurant
Introduction / Experience: Must-try Shaanbei specialties! Recommended dishes are Yangyu Caoca and Lamb Noodle Slices, about 40 RMB per person for a full meal
Transportation: 10-minute walk from the Memorial Hall
Business Hours: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

🌆 Afternoon: Baota Mountain
Introduction / Experience: Yan'an landmark! Take the sightseeing shuttle to save energy going up and down, the city view from the top is breathtaking
Transportation: Taxi about 15 RMB
Opening Hours: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM

🌙 Evening: Erdao Street Night Market
Introduction / Experience: A lively folk night market! Buy paper-cut crafts for the kids and try Zichang pancakes
Transportation: Bus K7 direct
Business Hours: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Day 2

⏰ Morning: Zaoyuan Revolutionary Site
Introduction / Experience: Former Central Secretariat residence, the jujube forest in autumn is stunning! Guided revolutionary stories available
Transportation: Tourist shuttle bus
Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

🍽️ Noon: Shaanbei Renjia
Introduction / Experience: Cave-style restaurant, millet porridge and fried dough cakes are perfect for kids
Transportation: 8-minute walk from the site
Business Hours: 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM

🌆 Afternoon: Yan'an Nursery Theater
Introduction / Experience: Immersive red-themed performance, kids are especially engaged watching young actors (daily show at 2:30 PM)
Transportation: Taxi starting fare
Show Duration: About 90 minutes

🌙 Evening: Stay at a Cave Hotel
Introduction / Experience: A unique experience! Stone cave hotels have family rooms, perfect for stargazing at night
Transportation: Taxi from theater about 15 RMB
Check-in Time: After 2:00 PM
Day 3

⏰ Morning: Yellow Emperor’s Mausoleum
Introduction / Experience: Teach kids about their ancestors! The millennium-old cypress trees are magnificent, and the scenic area has friendly electric carts
Transportation: Direct tourist bus, 1.5 hours
Opening Hours: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

🍽️ Noon: Xuanyuan Hall Restaurant in the Scenic Area
Introduction / Experience: Mainly light meals, recommended is Yellow Emperor’s hand-pulled noodles
Business Hours: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

🌆 Afternoon: Hukou Waterfall (Shaanxi side)
Introduction / Experience: Water volume is huge in October! Prepare raincoats for the kids, the rainbow waterfall is stunning
Transportation: 2-hour drive from Yellow Emperor’s Mausoleum
Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

🌙 Evening: Return to downtown

Tips:

Bring a light down jacket in mid-October, as there is a big temperature difference between morning and night
All red sites offer free admission with ID card
Buy shoe covers in advance for Hukou Waterfall
About 800 RMB per person covers it all, save this guide for a worry-free trip with kids~