Abstract: The historical achievements made by the Communist Party of China in the past century are marked by not only the success in revolution, nation-building, and reform, but also the rich and distinctive political culture within the party. The CPC's governing experience in northern Shaanxi shaped the internal political culture during the Yan'an period in terms of political ideas, beliefs, attitudes, and values. The internal political culture during the Yan'an period possesses functions in distinct political acculturation, powerful political mobilization, as well as positive image building. Therefore, the effective exertion of the political culture functions of the Communist Party of China during the Yan'an period would lead the value pursuit, shape the positive image, affect the political practice, and change the spiritual outlook of the members of the Communist Party of China.

Key words: Yan'an period, political culture within the party, political enlightenment, political mobilization, image shaping