Anhui, with a population of over 59 million, is an inland province in Southeast China. It stretches over the Yangtze River and Huai River, and is adjacent to six provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Hubei, Henan and Shandong. Hefei City, the capital of the province, has many attractions as a result of its 2,000 years of history.
What to see
Covering an area of 130,000 square kilometers (50,200 square miles), Anhui boasts of abundant tourism resources, and is a top tourist attraction among many in the Southeast, such as: the amazing Mount Huangshan, famous for its towering pines, precipitous stones, wonderland cloud-sea and hot springs; Mount Jiuhua, one of the four famous Buddhist Mountains in China; Mount Tian Zhu, also a well-known scenic spot. The magnificence of these peaks is simply stupendous. Standing on top of any one of these peaks would overwhelm most trekkers with a sight to behold.
In addition to the beautiful mountain scenery, the well-preserved ancient villages in Southern Anhui are derived from the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368 - 1911). The most impressive ones are in Xidi and Hongcun in Yixian County near Mount Huangshan. It is really a sight worth seeing and a must for visitors who are keen to learn more about life during those years. Shexian County, reputed as Town of Arches, is also a must for each visitor who wants to experience fine examples of residential architecture from the Ming and Qing Dynasties and the unique Tangyue Memorial Archway.
When to go
Anhui intrigues and astonishes tourists with its marvelous scenery and centuries-old cultural relics. Annual average temperature is between 14
C and 17C. The best time to visit these scenic areas is in autumn (September, October, and November) and spring (April, May and June). However, the snow scenery of Huangshan is absolutely fascinating so if you enjoy the snow, it's best to come during the winter.
Anhui is also well known for its various craftworks, such as rice paper, ink stone and Chinese ink. Together, they form the precious Chinese four treasures of literary pursuits.
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Travelers' Voices on Anhui Province
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Jul. 1,2009 07:52 Reply
Mr.Praveen(India) said:
I am going to Huangyan (Zhejiang) and from there I need to go to Chengbei Industrial Zone Huizhou distt, Anhui province. Kindly quide me about distance, means to go there with timing and expenses.
Jul. 2,2009 02:52
Mr.Shan replied:
It seems that there is no direct bus between them. So, I think you have to transfer at Hangzhou. Firstly, please take bus from Luqiao Bus Station or Huangyan Bus Station to reach Hangzhou East Bus Station or Hangzhou Coach Terminal (about 200kms &103RMB)
Secondly, please catch a bus at Hangzhou West Bus Station or Hangzhou Coach Terminal to Yansi Bus Station of Huizhou District. The fare is about 68RMB.
Finally, take a taxi to the industrial zone directly~
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Jun. 8,2009 02:11 Reply
Mr.faiz(pa) said:
hi dear how are u i want to know way from qingdao to anhui also from anhui to tongcheng city
hope you will give me infrom of the way of that citys trin
Jun. 8,2009 22:54
Mr.Jerry replied:
Hi, you can take airplane or train to Hefei, the capital city of Anhui. Then change to bus (or trains also) to Tongcheng, for about 1.5 hours or so. :)