The Atlas Obscura Guide To Yanan Shi

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Yanan Shi, China

Updated February 12, 2018

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Unusual Attractions in Yanan Shi

Recreation of hospital ward

Yanan Shi, China

Abandoned China Medical University

Forgotten for decades, the first medical school built in Communist China is full of surprises today.

News revised by Mao Zedong

Yanan Shi, China

Yan'an News Memorial Hall

A quiet ode to Communist China's propaganda machine, including a newspaper edited by Mao Zedong's own hand.

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