Chinese Name: 安庆市 (ān qìng shì)

Population: 6,060,000 

Area: 15,398 square kilometers (5,945 square miles) 

Administrative Division: 3 districts (Yingjiang District, Daguan Ditrict, Suburban District); 7 counties (Huaining, Zongyang, Qianshan, Taihu, Susong, Wangjiang, Yuexi); 1 county-level city (Tongcheng) 

Seat of the City Government: 2, Shifu Lu, Daguan District, Anqing City

Useful Telephone Numbers: Tourist Complaints: 0556-5542742 
                                       Weather Forecast: 121
                                       Zip Code Inquiry: 184

Bank of China - Anqing Branch: 72, Longshan Lu, Yingjiang District, Anqing City
China Post Office - Anqing Branch: 62, Mozi Xiang, Yingjiang District, Anqing City

Location: Located in the southwest section of Anhui Province, Anqing neighbors Tongling, lu'an, Wuhu and Chizhou within the province, is separated from Jiangxi Province by the Yangtze River and Hubei Province by the Dabie Mountain.    

History: During the Eastern Zhou Dynasty (770BC-221BC), Anqing was the seat of the ancient Wan Kingdom from which the abbreviation of Anhui Province, Wan, was derived. Anqing has been a prominent city since the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). Old Anqing City was first built in 1217 and is almost 800 hundred years old.      
 
Physical Features: The city has medium and low height mountains distributed across the northeast, plains and bottomland in the southeast. Hills and lakes are distributed in the central part of the city.               

Climate: Anqing lies in the north subtropical humid climatic zone, with distinct monsoon and four seasons. Its annual average temperature ranges from approximately14.5 to16.6℃ (58.1-68.9℉). Like many other cities in South China, the weather will be greatly affected by the plum rain season in summer.  

When to Go: in spring and autumn   

Local Highlights: Anqing is regarded as the 'hometown' of Huangmei Opera and Hui Opera. Huangmei Opera is the local opera of Anhui and one of the most popular local operas in China. Hui Opera is an important contributor to the Beijing Opera.
  
Special Local Products: Mozi crisp cakes, Huyumei Horsebean Spicy catsup, tea, Huaining tribute cakes 

  Attractions:
Yingjiang Temple is a well-known temple located on the banks of the Yangtze River. Built in the Song Dynasty (960-1279), it was first called Wanfo Temple. During the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) the name was changed to Yingjiang Temple. The Zhenfeng Pagoda is located in the temple. Standing 73 meters (240 feet) high with seven tiers, it offers visitors a superb view of the city. 

Sikong Mountain has been considered a sacred Buddhist site for many years. It gained recognition in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) when the great poet Li Bai stayed here. It is 70 kilometers (43 miles) southwest of Yuexi county seat, and features nine tourist areas. 

Xiaogushan (Lesser Solitary Hill) is an isolated mountain located adjacent to the Yangtze River in Fuxing Town of Susong County. The mountain looks like an elegant beauty with her hair coiled.

Other Scenic Spots: Tianzhu Mountain, Tongcheng Temple of Literature

Travel Tips:
1. Anqing Tianzhushan Airport is located about 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) north of Anqing city proper. At present, there are flights directly to Guangzhou as well as multi-destination flights to Guangzhou-Anqing-Jingdezhen-Guangzhou. The ticket booking office in downtown Anqing is located at 175, Linghu Nan Lu, Yingjiang District. 

2. Anqing has two principal bus stations, Anqing Bus Station in 56, Yicheng Lu and Linghu Bus Station in 176, Linghu Nan Lu. Buses from Anqing to Hefei depart every few minutes. The trip takes approximately three hours.