Yan'an Revolutionary Museum
The Yan'an Revolutionary Museum (延安革命纪念馆) documents Yan'an's period as the Communist Party revolutionary base area from 1935-1948. Mao Zedong and the Communist Party base was here for 13 years, organizing the revolution that conquered mainland China in 1949.
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Quick Answer
Is Yan'an Revolutionary Museum worth visiting?
The museum of Chairman Mao's revolutionary base area (1935-1948) — where the Communist Party organized the revolution that conquered China. Free.
Quick facts
| Category | history |
|---|---|
| Ticket | Free. Passport required. |
| Hours | 8:00-18:00. Open year-round. |
| Recommended duration | 1.5-2 hours. |
| Best time to visit | April through October. Spring and autumn best. |
| How to get there | Bus routes 1, 2, 3, 8, 12 to Yan'an Museum stop. |
| English signage | Partial |
Why visit
Yan'an is the birthplace of modern Communist China — Mao wrote his most important essays here and the Communist Party developed the political and military methods that won the civil war.
Collection highlights
- Communist Party base area documentation
- Mao Zedong essay manuscripts
- Revolutionary period artifacts
Tips
- Combine with the Yan'an cave dwellings (窑洞) where Mao lived
- Yan'an is in Shaanxi province
Frequently asked questions
What was Yan'an's significance in Chinese revolutionary history?
Yan'an (延安) was the Communist Party base area from 1935-1948. Mao Zedong lived here for 13 years, writing his most important political essays ("Little Red Book" foundations) and developing the Party's mass line strategy. The Communist Party built its political and military methods here that ultimately won the Chinese Civil War in 1949. Yan'an is considered the birthplace of modern Communist China.
How do I get to Yan'an Revolutionary Museum from Yan'an city center?
The museum is on Yan'an University campus area, north of the city center. Take buses 1, 2, 3, 8, or 12 to Yan'an Museum stop (延安博物馆站). From Yan'an Airport (30km): DiDi ¥60-80. From Yan'an Railway Station: DiDi ¥20-30. Free entry with passport. Allow 1.5-2 hours.
What caves did Mao Zedong live in at Yan'an and can I visit them?
Mao Zedong lived in the yaodong (窑洞, cave dwellings) at Yangjialing (杨家岭) and Fenghuang (凤凰山) areas during his 13 years in Yan'an. The cave dwellings at Yangjialing are open to the public as part of the Revolutionary Site (¥45). These cave homes are carved into the loess plateau cliffs and kept warm in winter. Combined with the museum, you can spend a full day touring the Yan'an revolutionary sites.