Pagoda Hill, also known as Baota Mountains, located in the south east of Yan'an and Nanchuan Yanhe river junction, the ancient tower stands firmly as a sign of Yan'an. It is an ideal spot to appreciate the view of Yan'an city.

According to legend, the pagoda was founded in the Tang Dynasty, was rebuilt in the Song, Department of octagonal pavilion-style pagoda, nine, 44 meters high, the tower has steps can plethora overlooking the ancient city of new look, a panoramic view. When the evening comes, decorative lights illuminate the pagoda and other new buildings superbly against the night sky. Next to an iron bell tower, as Chong first year (AD 1628) casting. Minutes and 150 cm in diameter and 106 cm.

Following the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC), Yan'an Pagoda Hill was designated by the State Council as one of the first group of key cultural relics to be granted state protection. The design of the Medal of Honor for Independence and Freedom issued by PRC in 1955 centers upon a relief of Yan'an Pagoda Hill together with five five-pointed red stars symbolizing the close unity of the Chinese people under the leadership of the China's Communist Party.

On the hill, there is a huge new bell named 'Ping'an Bell'(Safety Bell) and a new huge drum named 'Taiping Drum' (Peace Drum). Tolling the bell or beating the drum is said to ping you good health and happiness. After your sounding the bell, do not forget to enjoy the stone inscriptions created with considerable artistic skills down the hill. The carved stone works exhibit Chinese calligraphy by many famous ancient scholars. From the hill with its luxuriant trees and grasses one may have a bird's eye view of the Yan'an City and this is sure to be one of the highlights of your visit.

Yan'an is of great historical importance in relation to the Chinese revolutionary movement and for that reason Yan'an Pagoda Hill is a must to be explored if you want to really enjoy yourself in this remarkable city.