When to Go
Due to Hefei's subtropical monsoon climate, it has distinct four seasons and the annual average temperature is about 15.7 C (60.26F) Therefore, visitors can come here at any time of year. However, in spring and summer the natural landscape may be the most beautiful, thus April to October is the recommended time to visit. Meanwhile, you have to remember to bring rain gear because of the rainy season during June and July. In winter, you will have to be prepared with scarf and warm clothing when you go there.

Fast Facts
Area: 7029.48 square kilometers (about 4,368 square miles)
Population: 4,630,000
Area Code: 0551
Zip Code: 230000

Emergency Numbers:
Fire: 119
Police: 110
Ambulance: 120
Traffic Accident: 122

Useful Numbers:
Hefei Consumers' Association: No. 96, Suzhou Road
Telephone Number for Consumer Complaint: 0551-2649904
Time Inquiry: 117
Weather Forecast: 121
Telephone Number Inquiry: 114

Bank:
Bank of China can service you with foreign exchange. Usually the bank opens between 09:00 - 17:00 from Monday to Friday. In Hefei, Bank of China has set up several branches; the following is some branches' detailed information for your reference:
Anhui Branch Location: No.313, Changjiang Road, Hefei City
Ma'anshan Location: No.68, Ma'anshan Middle Road, Hefei City
Tongling Small Local Branch: No. 248, Heping Road, Hefei City
Wuhu Road Small Local Branch: No.47, Wuhu Road, Hefei City

Post Office:
Anhui Provincial Post Office: No.445, Huangshan Road, Hefei City
Changhuai Post Office Location: No.193, Chuzhou Road, Hefei City
China Post has many branches on the main streets in Hefei such as Changjiang Road (East), Meiling Avenue, etc.

Hospital:
Baohe Hospital of Hefei City
Address: No. 227, Ningguo Road
Capital Hospital of Anhui
Address: No.17, Lujiang Road
Tel: 0551-2283114

University
University of Science and Technology of China
Address: No. 96, Jinzhai Road, Hefei City
Website: http://www.ustc.edu.cn/en/