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Yan'an Red Street

延安红街

Plan Yan'an Red Street with free street entry, Back to Yan'an show planning, theme squares, evening food and lights, transport, parking, and project-ticket tips.

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Quick Facts
Ticket
Free street entry; Back to Yan'an, experience zones, exhibitions, and paid projects require separate tickets.
Hours
Open district with shop, restaurant, show, and project hours varying by date; afternoon to evening is the most useful visiting window.
Transport
No metro. Use city buses, taxis, ride-hailing, or self-driving to Yan'an Red Street (延安红街) in the high-tech zone.
Duration
2-3 hours for a simple walk; 4-6 hours with a show, meal, and evening activities
Best Time
Year-round; evenings and public-holiday programs are livelier but more crowded
Visitors
All ages
Book Ticketsvia Trip.com
How to Visit
1

Treat Red Street as a show-and-evening district

Yan'an Red Street is not a traditional former site or a simple shopping street. It works better as an afternoon-to-evening cultural entertainment district.

Tip:The street area itself is free to enter, but Back to Yan'an, military-style experience zones, interactive activities, some exhibitions, and other projects require separate tickets.
2

Decide first whether you will watch Back to Yan'an

If you plan to watch Back to Yan'an, organize the Red Street visit around the showtime. Confirm the day's performance schedule and ticket pickup method first, then plan food, walking, photos, and evening activities around it.

Tip:Do not wait until arrival to decide on busy dates, because useful seats or times may be gone.
3

Use daytime for the street, evening for atmosphere

In the daytime, Red Street is good for theme squares, retro-style buildings, and exhibition stops. In the evening, it works better for food, lights, and possible square activities.

Tip:A simple walk can take 2-3 hours; with a show, meal, and evening activities, allow 4-6 hours.
4

Plan the return before you stay late

Red Street is in Yan'an's high-tech zone, away from the older city former-site areas. Taxis, buses, and self-driving can all work for arrival.

Tip:If you watch an evening show or stay for night activities, plan your ride-hailing, taxi, or parking location in advance instead of relying on last-minute buses.
Highlights
  • Red Street combines red-themed entertainment, food, night views, and immersive projects in one area.
  • Back to Yan'an is the most distinctive core experience here.
  • The five theme squares and retro-style street setting are easy for relaxed photos and walking.
  • Evening lights, food, and activities make it more rewarding at night than in the daytime alone.
  • It suits families, groups, and travelers who enjoy performances and interactive experiences.
Insider Tips

✦Do not treat Red Street as a pure historical site; it has a clear commercial and entertainment side.

✦Free street entry does not mean all projects are free, so check prices for shows and activities separately.

✦If you mainly want natural scenery or original historical sites, Red Street can be a lower-priority stop.

✦On public holidays, arrive earlier because crowds and parking pressure are more noticeable.

✦Red Street and Jin Yan'an are different areas, so do not mix up their show venues.

More Yan'an Attractions
01Nature Escape

Shaanxi Hukou Waterfall of the Yellow River

陕西黄河壶口瀑布

All Ages

Admission

Shaanxi-side adult entry is commonly listed as CNY 80; scenic shuttle is usually purchased separately. Confirm same-day price and shuttle rules before travel.

Typical Visit

1.5-3 hours on site; allow most of a day from Yan'an with road time

02City Guide

Ganquan Grand Canyon

甘泉大峡谷

All Ages

Admission

Adult ticket plus scenic shuttle is commonly sold as a combined package around CNY 168 on ticketing platforms.

Typical Visit

3-5 hours

03Historic Walk

Yellow Emperor Mausoleum

黄帝陵

All Ages

Admission

Peak-season adult ticket is commonly CNY 75; off-season adult ticket is commonly CNY 50. Sightseeing vehicle and guiding services cost extra.

Typical Visit

About 3 hours for both Xuanyuan Temple and the mausoleum area

04Historic Walk

Xuanyuan Temple at Yellow Emperor Mausoleum

黄帝陵轩辕庙

All Ages

Admission

Usually covered by the Yellow Emperor Mausoleum main ticket: peak-season adult ticket commonly CNY 75 and off-season adult ticket commonly CNY 50.

Typical Visit

1-1.5 hours for the temple alone; about 3 hours with the mausoleum area

05Urban Landmark

Baota Mountain

宝塔山

All Ages

Admission

Free main scenic-area entry from Jan 1, 2026; pagoda climbing, sightseeing shuttle, and guiding services cost extra.

Typical Visit

1.5-2.5 hours

06Historic Walk

Qingliang Mountain

清凉山

All Ages

Admission

CNY 40 adult ticket is commonly listed on current booking pages; discounted tickets may be available for eligible students or children.

Typical Visit

1.5-2 hours