Torch around China - Yan’an (Jul.2) 六月 29, 2008
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Situated in northern Shaanxi Province on the Loess Plateau, Yan’an overlooks the middle reaches of the Yellow River, the cradle of Chinese civilization. Yan’an, called ‘Yanzhou’ in ancient times, has a history stretching back about 1,400 years and has long been the political, economic, cultural, and military center of north Shaanxi. Nowadays it is a city which boasts one district and twelve counties. It is inhabited by a population of 2.15 million, which includes 24 minorities. Holding a prominent place in Chinese military history, Yan’an is an important revolutionary city in China. It was the country’s military headquarters during the Chinese Anti-Japanese War (1937-1945) and China’s War of Liberation (1945-1949), as well as the former location of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party.
This checkered past means that those who are interested in Chinese modern revolutionary history or those who want to examine the colorful folk customs and culture of the Loess Plateau should make sure that they visit Yan’an. The city has something for everyone to see, including numerous revolutionary, historic, and scenic sites. In addition, the abundant special local products, delicious Yan’an snacks, and various folk art forms of peasant painting, paper-cutting, drum art, and folk songs are also appealing to visitors.
Being of a temperate continental monsoon climate, Yan’an is an ideal place to visit all year round especially in the summer.
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