Scenic spot introduction:
The Qiankun Bay Scenic Area of the Yellow River in Yanchuan, Yan'an is called the first bay of the Yellow River in the world. It is a well-known Yellow River scenic spot and canyon wonder in China. The scenic area has unique natural landscapes, a long humanistic history, rich red culture, and simple folk customs. It integrates sightseeing, leisure, vacation, and scientific investigation, and its tourism resources are extremely rich and colorful. Tasting Yanchuan red dates, experiencing Yellow River rafting, admiring Qiankun scenic spots, and feeling the loess customs have become the themes of Qiankun Bay tourism and are deeply loved by people.Attractions distribution:
The Yellow River Qiankun Bay Scenic Area is located 53 kilometers south of Yanchuan County, within the Yellow River Snake Bend National Geopark. The scenic area includes Qiankun Bay, Huifeng Village, Qingshui Bay, Yellow River Plank Road, Nianpan Original Ecological Folklore Museum, Millennium Ancient Kiln, Nuwa Peak and other scenic spots, where you can watch the "Qiankun Grand Stage" special folk performances.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spotScenic spot features:
Leisure, sightseeing, folk culture, museums, riversScenic spot map:
Travel Notes of Travellers:
- Travel Guide: Yan’an Five-Day Travel Guide 2018
Tour route:
One-day tour (three routes):
① Qiankun Bay Museum → Qiankun Bay → Yellow River Plank Road → Yellow River Rafting → Dingqing Island → Nuwa Peak → Return
② Qiankun Bay Museum → Huifeng Village → Qiankun Bay → Millennium Ancient Kiln → Return
③ Qiankun Bay Museum → Clear Water Bay → Qiankun Bay → Nianpan Folk Museum → Return
Two-day tour:
No. Day 1: Qiankun Bay Museum → Huifengzhai → Lunch at Xiaocheng Village Farmhouse → Qiankun Bay → Nianpan Folk Museum → Millennium Ancient Kiln → Qiankun Bay Big Stage Folk Performance → Nine Songs → Overnight at Xiaocheng Village Farmhouse
Day 2: Dawn Qiankun Bay → Yellow River Plank Road → Yellow River Rafting → Dingqing Island → Nuwa Peak → Clear Water Bay → Return
Three-day tour:
Day 1: Qiankun Bay Museum → Huifengzhai → Qiankun Bay → Lunch at Xiaocheng Village Farmhouse → Nianpan Folk Museum → Millennium Ancient Kiln → Qiankun Bay Grand Stage Folk Performance → Nine Songs → Overnight at Xiaocheng Village Farmhouse
Day 2 : Dawn Qiankun Bay → Yellow River Plank Road → Fuxi Wharf entertainment items (optional) → Lunch at Fuxi Wharf → Yellow River Rafting → Dingqing Island → Overnight at Dingqing Island
Day 3: Dingqing Island → Nuwa Peak → Qiankun Bay → Clear Water Bay → Return
Best time to visit:
Spring, Summer and Autumn
Shopping recommendations:
Red dates, fish, rice, buckwheat noodles, potatoes, etc.
Scenic spot map:
Scenic spot location:
China>Shaanxi Province>Yan'an City>Yanchuan County>Tugang Township
How to get there:
Bus route: Yan'an East Railway Station - Yanchuan Bus - Qiankun Bay Minibus - South Gate Comprehensive Service Area of the scenic spot, transfer to the scenic sightseeing bus to visit.
Self-driving route:
Xi'an direction
(1) West Yan Expressway to Yan'an - along National Highway 210 to Yanchuan - Qiankunwan Town - South Gate Comprehensive Service Area of the Scenic Area, Transfer to the scenic sightseeing bus and go sightseeing.
(2) From Xiyan Expressway to Yan'an - Yanyan Expressway to Qiankun Bay Exit - South Gate Comprehensive Service Area of the Scenic Spot, transfer to the Scenic Area Sightseeing Car for sightseeing.
Direction to Yulin
(1) Yulin Qingjian - Yanchuan - Qiankunwan Town - South Gate Comprehensive Service Area of the Scenic Area, transfer to the scenic sightseeing bus to visit.
(2) From Yulin, take the Baomao Expressway to Yan'an - Yanyan Expressway to the Qiankun Bay Exit - the South Gate Comprehensive Service Area of the Scenic Area, and then transfer to the Scenic Area Sightseeing Car to visit.
From Shanxi direction
Zhangjiahe-Majiahe-Qiankunwan Town-Scenic Area South Gate Comprehensive Service Area, transfer to the scenic sightseeing bus to visit.
Scenic area map:
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Qiankun Bay ticket price:
Ticket: 90 yuan, valid within 3 days
Sightseeing bus: 40 yuan
Scenic area opening hours:
08:00-19:00
