3 Days 2 Nights Family Trip to Yan'an, Complete Guide to Red Education + Natural Scenery
by adelinecress
Oct 14, 2025
Bring the kids to Yan'an to experience red culture📚 and get close to nature🏞️! Please keep this nanny-level guide handy~ Take notes✏️
🌟Day 1 Red Culture Enlightenment Tour🌟
⏰ Morning: Yan'an Revolutionary Memorial Hall
📍Address: Wangjiaping Road, Baota District, Yan'an City
🚌 Transportation: Take bus routes 1 or 3 directly from downtown
⏳ Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)
👉 The hall not only has precious historical relics but also many interactive devices! Kids will have a blast😄 It’s recommended to book a guided tour in advance for a better experience~
🍽️ Noon: Old Yan'an Restaurant (Wangjiaping Branch)
📍Address: Along bus route 1 in downtown
⏳ Hours: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
💯 Recommended dishes: Lamb Paomo (no gamey taste!), Yangyu Caca (super soft and glutinous!) A must-order when traveling with kids~
🌆 Afternoon: Zaoyuan Revolutionary Site
📍Address: Zaoyuan Road, Baota District, Yan'an City
🚗 Transportation: 15-minute taxi ride
⏳ Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
✨ Highlights: The jujube trees in the garden are perfect for photos! You can also visit the former residences of leaders, full of historical atmosphere📷
🌙 Evening: Stay at a Family-Friendly Hotel
💫 Recommended hotel: Yan'an All Seasons Hotel
📍 Highlights: Has a children's play area, rooms are super cozy~
🌟Day 2 History + Natural Wonders🌟
⏰ Morning: Yellow Emperor's Mausoleum
📍Address: Huangling County, Yan'an City
🚗 Transportation: Recommended to charter a car, 1.5 hours
⏳ Hours: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
📌 Tips: Wear comfortable shoes! Paying respects with kids is very meaningful, and the guide explains everything vividly👨👩👧👦
🍽️ Noon: Scenic Area Restaurant
Recommended dishes: Liangpi (cold noodles) + Roujiamo (Chinese hamburger), affordable and delicious!
🌆 Afternoon: Hukou Waterfall
📍Address: Yichuan County, Yan'an City
🚗 Transportation: Continue by chartered car from Yellow Emperor's Mausoleum
⏳ Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
⚠️ Note: The viewing platform is quite sunny, remember to bring sunscreen and a hat! The water flow is huge and spectacular in summer💦
🌟Day 3 City Landmark + Revolutionary Holy Land🌟
⏰ Morning: Baota Mountain
📍Address: Downtown Yan'an City
🚶♂️ Transportation: Walkable
⏳ Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
📷 Photo spot: You can capture panoramic views of Yan'an from the top! A must-check-in👍
🍽️ Noon: Erdao Street Food
Must-try list:
• Ganmianpi (sour and spicy cold noodles)
• Zichang Jianbing (crispy outside, tender inside)
Kids love these!🍜
🌆 Afternoon: Yangjialing Revolutionary Site
📍Address: Yangjialing Road, Baota District, Yan'an City
🚌 Transportation: Bus route 5 direct
⏳ Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
👀 Highlights: The Seven Great Auditoriums are spectacular, a great way for kids to feel the warmth of history~
💡 Tips:
1️⃣ Big temperature difference between morning and evening, remember to bring jackets for the kids🧥
2️⃣ Hukou Waterfall is very sunny! Make sure to bring sunscreen and hats
3️⃣ It’s recommended to tell kids red stories in advance for a more immersive experience
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Post by adelinecress | Oct 14, 2025














