City Info: Hefei,Anhui Province

Hefei, the capital city of Anhui Province, is located between the Yangtze River and Huaihe River, near Chaohu Lake.

Hefei is an ancient city with history over 2000 years. It was a battlefield of the Three Kingdoms Period, hometown of the upright Song official Bao Zheng, and a bone of contention among warring strategists. Surrounded by wooded mountains and tucked away under the shadows of green trees, Hefei is also a garden city with a pleasant environment. Major attractions: the temple and tomb of Bao Zheng, the battlefield at Xiaoyaojin, Jiaonu Terrace, Xinghua Park, and Chaohu Amusement Park-on-the-Water.

Population
4,223,100

Cuisine

Anhui Cuisine. Hefei cuisine pays special attention to braising, stewing and duration and degree of heating.

When to Go
Heifei enjoys mild winters and picture-perfect autumns. Summer and spring are humid, rainy seasons.

Airport Info
Hefei Airport is located in south environs. Taking a taxi is the best way to the airport, which is about 1km south of the city centre.
By taxi: around CNY 16/USD 2 per taxi, 30 minutes arrive

Accommodations

Main Scenic Spots

Official Websites
- Hefei Municipal People's Government
- Hefei Trave
- Anhui Tourism
- (only in Chinese version)
- Hefei News

Museum Link
- Anhui Provincial Museum
- (only in Chinese version)

Exhibition Link
- WTA Technomart & Hefei Hi-tech Fair