2 Days 1 Night Group Tour to Yan’an, Shaanxi, Hukou Waterfall, and Yellow Emperor Mausoleum

2 Days 1 Night Group Tour to Yan’an, Shaanxi, Hukou Waterfall, and Yellow Emperor Mausoleum · Revolutionary Holy Land Yan’an, Departure Every Day 🚌🌍

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Itinerary Introduction 📖✈️

Please arrive at the designated city one day before the tour starts.

 

Day 01

Tour from Xi’an to Yellow Emperor Mausoleum, Xuanyuan Temple, and Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area 🏞️🇨🇳

 Assembly ⏰🧳

Self-arranged arrival at the meeting point 🚶♂️

Meeting Point: Xi’an Bell Tower, Meeting Time: 06:25 (Wait for 5 minutes) 🕰️🛎️

06:30

Other Information ℹ️

From 6:30 to 8:30 AM, the tour guide will gradually pick up guests from designated locations or hotels, with specific pick-up locations and times confirmed by phone before departure. (Free pick-up within the second ring road to the unified departure point. For guests outside the second ring road, please contact customer service a day in advance to confirm if pick-up is available. If not, guests can go to a landmark location within the second ring road to wait for the bus or proceed to the departure point by themselves.) 🏨🚍

Refund Policy 💰

Refunds for discounted groups are not based on the discounted ticket price of the scenic area: Refund details: 📉

No ticket fee for Huanghu, refund 50 💸

Single Huanghu no ticket fee, refund 30 💵

Single Huang no ticket fee, refund 20 💶

No refund for half ticket for transportation and accommodation 🏨🚗

Ticket purchase is self-responsible at travel agency’s cooperating outlets 🎫

Activity Time: About 2 hours ⏳

08:30 🕣  Transportation 🚗

Depart from the meeting point and take the bus to the Yellow Emperor Mausoleum Scenic Area 🚌The Yellow Emperor Mausoleum is located in Huangling County, Yan’an City. The Yellow Emperor, whose surname was Gongsun and personal name Xuanyuan, was born into a matrilineal clan society. His mother was named Fubao. According to historical records: “On the second day of the second lunar month, the Yellow Emperor was born near the Ju River (now in Huangling County), at the Dragon Descending Gorge, and from then on, the auspicious saying of ‘the dragon raises its head on the second day of the second month’ began.” 🐉🌲

In the “Records of the Grand Historian,” Sima Qian described the Yellow Emperor as follows: “He was born divine, weak yet eloquent, young yet disciplined, strong yet intelligent, and matured into a wise leader.” ✨📚It is clear that the Yellow Emperor was no ordinary person from birth to adulthood. At the age of 15, he was elected the leader of the Xuanyuan tribe by the people, and at 37, he ascended the throne. The Yellow Emperor’s significant contribution was in waging and winning fifty-three battles, defeating the Yuwang, subduing the Emperor Yan, and defeating the fierce Chiyou, ending the wars, uniting three major tribes, and marking the beginning of human civilization after the barbaric age. ⚔️🌍

Therefore, later generations honored Xuanyuan Huangdi as the “First Ancestor of Humanity” and the “Ancestor of Civilization.” As a result, Yan’an is also referred to as the birthplace of the Chinese nation. 🏛️👑

Driving Distance: About 180 km / Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes ⏳🚗

10:30 Attraction / Venue 🏯

Yellow Emperor Mausoleum (ticket not included) 4.5/5 🌟

The Yellow Emperor Mausoleum is located on Qiaoshan Mountain, about 1 kilometer from the center of Huangling County. It is the burial place of the ancestor of the Chinese nation, Xuanyuan Huangdi, and a sacred site for Chinese people to worship their ancestors. 🏞️🙏There are many Yellow Emperor Mausoleums across the country, but only the one in Huangling County is listed as a national key cultural heritage site. 🇨🇳🏛️The Yellow Emperor Mausoleum is surrounded by ancient cypress trees, and successive governments have placed great importance on the preservation of these ancient trees. 🌲🌳

The Yellow Emperor Mausoleum Scenic Area consists of two parts: the Xuanyuan Temple and the Yellow Emperor Mausoleum Garden. 🏯🌳

The Xuanyuan Temple, also known as the Yellow Emperor Temple, is located north to south and was built as early as the Han Dynasty. Its main structures include the temple gate, Chengxin Pavilion, Stele Pavilion, and the Hall of the First Ancestor of Humanity. 🏛️🔮There are 16 ancient cypress trees in the temple courtyard, with the most valuable being the “Hand-Planted Cypress of the Yellow Emperor” and the “Cypress of Emperor Wu’s Armor.” 🌲💚The Hand-Planted Cypress of the Yellow Emperor stands about 20 meters tall, strong and upright, with leaves that remain lush throughout the year, forming a thick canopy like a giant green umbrella. 🌳☂️It is said that this cypress tree was personally planted by Xuanyuan Huangdi more than 5,000 years ago and is one of the oldest cypress trees in the world. 🌍🌲On the eastern side of the Xuanyuan Temple, there is a corridor of steles that contains 57 sacrificial inscription steles created by emperors from various dynasties. 📜👑In the main hall of the Xuanyuan Temple, there is a golden plaque inscribed with the words “First Ancestor of Humanity.” In the center of the hall is a plaque with the inscription “The Seat of Xuanyuan Huangdi,” and inside the shrine is a jade carving of the Yellow Emperor. 🏯✨

Since the fifth year of the reign of Tang Emperor Daizong (770 AD), this place has been the site of national sacrifices held by various dynasties. ⛩️👑After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, annual sacrificial ceremonies are held here during the Qingming Festival and the Double Ninth Festival, with the Qingming national public sacrifice becoming a traditional national ritual of the Chinese people (the public sacrifice during Qingming is not open to ordinary tourists). 🇨🇳🙏

Attraction / Venue Ticket Information 🎟️

Attraction / Venue Transportation 🚶♂️🚗

Electric car in Yellow Emperor Mausoleum: 20 RMB per person, optional. 🚘

Reference price: Official ticket price. 🏷️

Xuanyuan Temple / 105453092 (ticket not included) 🏛️

Attraction / Venue Ticket Information 🎟️

Ticket 🎫

Reference price: Official ticket price. 🏷️

The Yellow Emperor Mausoleum Scenic Area (Yellow Emperor Mausoleum / Xuanyuan Temple) 🌏

The Yellow Emperor Mausoleum is the tomb of the ancestor of the Chinese people, Xuanyuan Huangdi. It is mentioned in the “Records of the Grand Historian,” a first batch national cultural heritage site, a first batch national 5A-level tourist attraction, also known as “The First Tomb of China” or “The First Tomb of the Chinese Nation.” It is a sacred site for the Chinese people, praised by overseas Chinese. 🌍🇨🇳

Inside the Xuanyuan Temple, ancient trees rise to the sky. Entering the hall feels like entering an ancestral temple, where one stands before the ancestors, filled with awe and respect. 🌳🙏

Activity time: Approximately 1.5 hours ⏳

12:30 Lunch 🍽️

Adults: Meal not included, Children: Meal not included. 🍴❌

Meal time: Approximately 1 hour ⏰

13:30 Transportation 🚍

Take a bus to the Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area to see the famous Hukou Waterfall of the Yellow River, known for its majestic “originating from Kunlun, flowing far, the nine turns of the river forming a single pot.” The Yellow River is the mother river of the Chinese people, and the Hukou Waterfall is a world-renowned golden-yellow waterfall, a dazzling gem set in the meandering Yellow River. 🌊💛You can experience the charm of the Hukou Waterfall, admire the geological wonder of the Ten-Mile Dragon Gorge, and listen to the sounds of war horses amidst the ruins of broken tiles! 🏞️🐴

Travel time: Approximately 2 hours 🚗

15:30 Attraction / Venue 🎡

Shaanxi Hukou Waterfall (ticket not included) 🏞️

The Hukou Waterfall of the Yellow River is located in the Qinjin Grand Canyon. To the east is the Shanxi Linfen area, and to the west is the Shaanxi Yichuan County, about 35 km east of Yichuan County in Yan’an. 🌄🌊Due to the high sediment content of the Yellow River water, this is one of the few golden-yellow waterfalls in the world. 🌟

As the Yellow River water roars into the Qinjin Gorge, the width of the river suddenly narrows from over 400 meters to 50 meters, pouring into a 30-meter drop, and because it resembles the pouring water from a teapot, it is named the Hukou Waterfall. 🍶🌊Here, the Yellow River is gathered by the gorge into a single stream, roaring as it rushes downward, plunging into a deep pool, sending up massive waves and mist, creating an extremely magnificent scene. 🌊💨Standing by the river, one is overwhelmed by its power. It is also revered as a symbol of “national spirit,” “Yellow River soul,” and the indomitable spirit of the Chinese people. 🏞️💪The Hukou Waterfall offers different views throughout the year. The best times to visit are divided into two periods: 🌸🍂The first is from April to May each year, when peach blossoms bloom near the waterfall, and the frozen ice on the banks starts to melt, bringing a lively spring atmosphere, known as the “March Peach Blossom Flood.” 🌸🌿The second period is from September to November, after the rainy season, when autumn winds blow, often accompanied by rainbows, known as the “Hukou Autumn Wind.” 🍁🌈

During spring and autumn, the water volume is larger, and the sound of the water crashing is like thunder, more stunning than usual. 🌧️⚡In winter, you may also see the “Ice Waterfall Miracle.” The river flows down from the varied ice formations on both sides, forming a beautiful ice bridge beneath the waterfall. ❄️🏔️

Attraction / Venue Ticket Information 🎟️

Hukou Scenic Area Transportation 🚗

Electric car in Hukou Scenic Area: 40 RMB per person, compulsory, paid directly to the guide; Yellow River Water Movie: 50 RMB per person, optional. 🎬🚘

Reference price: CNY40 💵

Ticket 🎫

Reference price: Official ticket price. 🏷️

Enter the Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area to experience the magnificent “The Yellow River Gathers in One Pot” 🌊

You can photograph the imposing Hukou Waterfall from various angles or experience the traditional sheepskin coat, Hua Ao Ao! 📸🧥

Activity time: Approximately 1.5 hours ⏳

20:00 Hotel 🏨

Local hotel with 1-star rating or below. 🌙

 

Day 02

Visit South Niwan and the 1938 Theme District, return to Xi’an in the afternoon 🏞️🎒

 06:00 Breakfast 🍽️

Adults: Meal not included, Children: Meal not included. 🍴❌

Meal time: Approximately 1 hour ⏰

07:00 Attraction / Venue 🎡

South Niwan Scenic Area (No ticket required) 🌾

South Niwan is the birthplace of the South Niwan spirit. Today, visitors can explore large terraced fields cultivated back then, the South Niwan Great Production Movement Exhibition Hall, the Jiulong Spring, and the memorial monument. 🌱💪

The South Niwan Great Production Movement Exhibition Hall provides a detailed introduction to the movement, using physical items and photos. 🖼️📜There were no houses, so they dug cave dwellings by hand; no vegetables, so they dug wild plants to eat; no tools, so they made their own hoes and shovels. With incredible determination, they grew crops in the barren mountains. 🌾⛏️

In just three years, the 359th brigade carried forward the revolutionary spirit of “self-reliance and hard work,” transforming the once barren and desolate South Niwan into a “land of crops and livestock” in Northern Shaanxi. 🌾🐄

Driving distance: Approximately 150 km 🚗

Activity time: Approximately 20 minutes ⏳

09:00 Attraction / Venue 🎡

Wangjiaping Revolutionary Site (No ticket required) 🏠

Wangjiaping Revolutionary Site is located about 4 kilometers northwest of Yan’an city. It was here that the Eighth Route Army and New Fourth Army carried out their hard-fought eight-year resistance against Japan. ⚔️On the east side of the hall, visitors can visit the reception room; on the west side of the hall is the military commission’s staff courtyard; and there are several old residences in the front courtyard and nearby hillside. 🏠Visitors can also tour the historical military commission’s office, meeting room, policy research room, and more. 🗂️

Activity time: Approximately 30 minutes ⏳

10:00 Attraction / Venue 🎡

Zaoyuan Revolutionary Site (No ticket required) 🌳

From 1944 to March 1947, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China moved from Yangjialing to Zaoyuan. After 1947, the Central Committee withdrew from Yan’an, and Zaoyuan was severely damaged. The buildings now standing were rebuilt after the founding of the People’s Republic of China. 🏚️🔨

The scenic area now offers attractions such as the small hall of the Central Secretariat, the former residences of great leaders, the “Serve the People” podium, the Central Medical Office, and the Happy Canal. 🌿🏛️The scenic area is open for free and currently does not require tickets. Visitors can enter directly for sightseeing. 🎫❌Zaoyuan was originally a landlord’s manor. Unlike Yangjialing, where the cave dwellings are typical of Northern Shaanxi, Zaoyuan is full of pastoral beauty. 🌾🌸When you enter Zaoyuan, you’ll feel like you’re walking into a spacious farm with lush greenery. 🌳🌿On the right side of Zaoyuan, near the hillside, you can see the “Happy Canal” built back then. This canal turned the dry land into irrigated fields, ensuring a bountiful harvest every year. 🌾💧

In the center of Zaoyuan, you can see the small hall of the Central Secretariat, which was also used as a club and meeting room. The decisions of the “Chongqing Negotiations” were made here. 🏛️✍️Many important historical events also took place in this garden. 📜

Activity time: Approximately 40 minutes ⏳

14:00 Transportation 🚍

Return to Xi’an by bus! 🏙️

Refund due to Force Majeure 💡

In case of force majeure (weather, earthquakes, policy changes in scenic areas, or other reasons) affecting the trip, we reserve the right to deduct relevant transportation fees (i.e., bus guide fees). 🌧️🚫

Refund for discounted groups is not based on the official ticket price. 🎟️

Refund details: Hukou free ticket refund 50 RMB 💸

Single Hukou free ticket refund 30 RMB 💸

Single Yellow ticket refund 20 RMB 💸

No refund for half-price tickets on transportation and accommodation. 🚫

Travel time: Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes 🕒

Dissolution 🏁

Dissolution at the tour end point 🏙️

Dissolution point: Xi’an Bell Tower ⏰

Dissolution time: 20:30 (subject to actual dissolution time) ⏳

 

Travel times are in local time 🕒

Hotels that cannot be selected during booking will be arranged by the travel agency. 🏨

Hotel star ratings are assessed by

Cplatform, and the specific criteria can be found on the Cplatform’s hotel section. ⭐️🔍

Attraction photos are for reference only 📸

 

Inclusions

Please pay special attention to items that differ between adults and children.

If the child’s height does not meet the specified requirements despite meeting the age criteria, please book as a child. There may be an on-site price adjustment, which will be handled with the assistance of the service staff. The exact amount will be based on the on-site quotation.

Included in the Fee

Adults [12 years and above]

Children [2–12 years old (exclusive); Height 0.5–1.19 m (inclusive)]

Accommodation

Self-selected hotel accommodation fee

For child-bed information, please refer to your room type and hotel policy

Meals

For breakfast information, please refer to your room type and hotel policy

Adults arrange their own meals

Children arrange their own meals

Tour Guide

Mandarin-speaking guide throughout

Self-funded Costs

Tickets and ground services (e.g., in-park shuttle)

Single Room Supplement

Room-sharing available (price for 2 adults/room). To occupy alone, select the single-room supplement or extra room option

Booking Notes

Booking Restrictions

Age limit: minors under 18 must be accompanied by at least one adult traveler

Other restrictions: in case of discrepancy, product confirmation or supplementary terms prevail

Single/Multiple Occupancy Policy

See 'Single Room Supplement' above—room-sharing or supplement applies

Group Formation

Min. group size: 1. Once confirmed in writing, tour proceeds. If canceled by agency, compensation per contract

Max. group size: 45 (including children with seats). If exceeded, 10% of total order refunded

Departure Notice

“Departure Notice” sent by 20:00 the day before (for payments after 18:00, sent by 12:00 on departure day). If not received, contact staff

Group Joining Instructions

This is a shared-tour product. Service standards unchanged; transport and itinerary may be combined with other agencies’ guests. Submitting your order indicates acceptance.

 

Booking and Travel Information 📅✈️

If traveling in a group, the booking person/travel representative confirms they have obtained consent from all other travelers as the signatory for this tour contract, and the signature of the authorized person on the contract and attachments is recognized by all parties. If you are not authorized, please do not make bookings or sign contracts on behalf of others. 📝❌

To ensure the safety of minors, it is recommended that they travel with a guardian or that a fellow traveler holds a guardian’s authorization letter. 👨👩👧👦

Please provide accurate and complete information (name, gender, ID number, nationality, contact details, etc.) during booking to avoid errors and ensure smooth travel. 🛂🔍

If losses occur due to incorrect information provided, you will bear the responsibility. 💼⚠️

In case of force majeure situations that prevent the normal visiting of attractions/venues, service staff will discuss and agree with you to either cancel or replace the attraction/venue, or refund the ticket fee at the on-site rate (refund is not based on the listed price). Thank you for your understanding. ⛈️🎟️

This product does not include any shopping stops (shopping not organized by the travel agency at attractions, venues, or cruise ships). No compulsory shopping is involved. If unauthorized shopping activities are added, we will charge a 10% penalty of the total tour cost. 🛍️🚫

Tourists with military officer cards, senior citizen cards, student cards, or other documents eligible for discounts at attractions/venues should carry the original documents. The specific discount and amount will be determined by the service staff on-site. 🎫💳

Travel Guidelines and Regulations 📖⚖️

For your personal and financial safety, avoid displaying valuable items or large amounts of cash in public. Always keep an eye on your jewelry, cameras, and other personal belongings when out and about. 💎💵📷

Activities such as swimming, rafting, diving, skiing, ice skating, snow play, surfing, adventure sports, hot air balloons, and mountain cable cars may involve risks. Please assess your own condition and refer to local authorities and professional agencies’ advice before participating. 🏊♂️🏞️🚡

The travel agency provides safety guidelines in three areas: travel basics, risky activities, and special groups. Please carefully read the safety guidelines and warnings. ⚠️🛡️

Hot spring water contains various minerals that can enhance health, but long soaking is generally not recommended. People with heart disease, high blood pressure, other medical conditions, or those who are intoxicated should avoid soaking. Please pay attention to the hot spring signs and soak correctly. ♨️🚫

To promote travel safety knowledge and the code of conduct for civilized tourism, we have created the “Travel Agency Tourist Notice” for you to read and follow. Additionally, the Shanghai Culture and Tourism Bureau recommends you read the “Civilized Travel Tips” to explore the beauty of the world in a civilized manner. 🌍📚

To ensure the safe transport of lithium batteries and avoid unsafe incidents, we kindly remind you that the Civil Aviation Administration will conduct strict checks on lithium batteries carried by passengers. Please refer to the CAAC announcement regarding the rules for carrying “lithium batteries and power banks” on flights. 🔋✈️