Nanniwan
南泥湾
“The Jiangnan of Shaanbei,” site of the 359th Brigade's production movement, with rice paddies, wetlands, and lotus ponds rarely seen on the Loess Plateau.
Nanniwan lies about 45 km southeast of Yan'an city. Starting in 1941, the 359th Brigade of the Eighth Route Army cleared wasteland and farmed here, and the song “Nanniwan” became famous across the country. Revolutionary sites include the Production Movement Exhibition Hall, Jiulong Spring, and the former Artillery School, along with rice paddies, wetlands, and a lotus-pond scenic area. From summer to autumn, the rice fields ripple like waves. The historic sites are free to visit, while some recreational activities charge fees. It is about a 50-minute drive from the city, and it can easily be combined with Hukou Waterfall or the Yellow Emperor's Mausoleum.
Opening hours
08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Yan'an Red Street
- Shaan-Gan-Ning Border Region Government Site
- Baota Mountain
- Qingliang Mountain
- Fenghuangshan Revolutionary Site
- Former Site of Lu Xun Academy of Arts
- Wangjiaping Revolutionary Site
- Yan'an Revolutionary Memorial Hall