Post‑70s Earthen Cave Courtyard is located at No.8 Lingyu Village, Hukou Town, Yichuan County, Yan’an City, Shaanxi Province. It is not only a production‑brigade compound bearing profound history, but also an Educated Youth Courtyard full of youthful memories. Back in the 1970s, all assets of the production brigade were concentrated here, where Beijing educated youth once lived. Built around the style of the 1970s, it is a distinctive homestay enabling visitors to immerse themselves in past times and Northern Shaanxi culture.
Core Positioning: Dual Cultural Heritage of an Era
Boasting dual identities as a production‑brigade compound and an educated‑youth courtyard, the homestay fully preserves the living and working scenes of the 1970s. Stepping into the courtyard is like travelling back in time. Original sites including the production brigade’s office, granary and farm‑tool storage remain intact. Inside caves once inhabited by educated youth, vintage wooden chests, hand‑written slogans and yellowed old books tell stories of that era, allowing guests to feel authentic life of the 1970s.
Featured Experiences: Nostalgia and Natural Pleas
Nostalgic Retro Experiences
Retro rides: Guests can ride vintage “28‑bar” bicycles along country lanes to enjoy slow‑paced nostalgic moments.
Open‑air old movies: After bonfire parties every night, classic films from the 1970s are screened in the courtyard, bringing back childhood memories and an immersive retro atmosphere.
Themed interaction: Take photos by the brick walls of the compound to revisit the passionate years of the past.
### Idyllic Nature Experiences
Scenic views: Guests can see the ravine‑strewn landscape of the Loess Plateau right from their rooms. Admire magnificent sunrise at dawn, glowing sunset over loess walls at dusk, and brilliant starry skies at night. The open rooftop of cave dwellings offers unobstructed views of clear starlight.
Picking and farm‑fresh ingredients: There are activity grounds and picking gardens. Fresh vegetables are available in summer, and well‑known Hukou apples ripen in autumn. Visitors can savour genuine farm‑to‑table flavours.
Dining: Authentic Northern Shaanxi Cuisine
The homestay’s Garden Restaurant features genuine Northern Shaanxi dishes cooked over firewood in iron woks with strong rustic charm.
Signature dishes include iron‑pot stewed Yellow River carp (fresh live fish selected by guests and cooked immediately for tender taste) and iron‑pot stewed mutton with tender meat and rich broth.
Freshly stewed rooster served with home‑grown vegetables is also highly recommended. A wide range of local specialties are provided to deliver the flavours of Northern Shaanxi culture.
Accommodation: Comfortable Earthen Cave Stays
All guest rooms are traditional earthen caves. While retaining original architectural features and retro vibes, each cave is equipped with private bathrooms and upgraded facilities. Rooms are spacious with clean and comfortable bedding. Naturally warm in winter and cool in summer, the caves overlook Loess Plateau scenery, making it an ideal summer retreat with unique charm.
Location Advantage: Close to 5A‑level Scenic Spot
Situated near Hukou Waterfall 5A Scenic Area, the homestay enjoys a superior geographic location and is an excellent lodging choice for tourists visiting Hukou Waterfall. Guests can experience the 1970s production‑brigade and educated‑youth culture, and conveniently visit the grand waterfall, gaining dual travel value of cultural immersion and natural sightseeing.
"#After 70 years of earth cave courtyard#B&B#bonfire The earth cave caves on the top of the mountain are clean and tidy, the design is very careful, the yard is very large, the first floor is the cave cave and the second floor is the agricultural cultural experience, the second floor has a wide view, the ditch is far away, and the mountains are mountains. Watch the sunrise and sunset of the sea of clouds. The windmill in the distance seems to be an ornament. The small courtyard is particularly beautiful. The sky is very blue and low. Standing in the mountains with the wind is especially suitable for relaxing and vacationing. The proprietress is very capable. I saw a different lifestyle and scenery again"