2-Day Off-the-Beaten-Path Tour of Revolutionary Yan'an

🌄 A unique 2-day, 1-night itinerary around Yan'an to avoid crowds! This canyon + waterfall + red culture route is a must-save~ Day1: 📍 Ganquan Grand Canyon (Ticket: ¥98) Depart from downtown Yan'an at 8am, 1.5-hour self-drive. Known as the "Antelope Canyon of the Loess Plateau", wear anti-slip shoes! The sunlight filtering through canyon crevices creates stunning visuals - best photo time is 11am-1pm. (Address: Xiasiwan Town, Ganquan County, Yan'an) 📍 Hukou Waterfall of Yellow River (Ticket: ¥90) 2-hour drive in the afternoon. Choose the north bank viewing platform to experience the majestic "Yellow River water pouring from heaven" up close! Bring waterproof phone cases - rainbow waterfall views at dusk. (Address: Hukou Town, Yichuan County, Yan'an) 🏨 Stay in Yichuan County - recommended Yichuan Hotel with great value and breakfast included~ Day2: 📍 Yan'an Revolutionary Memorial Hall (Free with reservation) Return to downtown Yan'an in the morning. Comprehensive revolutionary history exhibits - a must for educational trips! Guides explain many artifacts were preserved by locals at great risk. (Address: Zhengda Street, Baota District, Yan'an) 📍 Pagoda Mountain (Ticket: ¥60) Afternoon climb to Yan'an's landmark for healing city views! Take the shuttle bus up (¥20) and walk down. Don't miss the commemorative postcard service at the summit~ 📌 Practical Tips: ✅ Recommended chartered car (¥400/day) - inconvenient public transport between sites ✅ Must-try local foods: Wantuo, Yangyu Caca, Yan'an Hele noodles at Old Northern Shaanxi Restaurant (Baota District) ✅ Best season: April-October; Hukou Waterfall peaks July-August ✅ Bring student/military IDs for significant ticket discounts