Anhui is a newly created province after founding of People's Republic of China. The province name came from combining the names of two cities Anqing and Huizhou city.
Anhui Province is famous for its natural sceneries and cultural heritage. Within the province, there are 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites, 1 site voted as the Most Beautiful Places in China and 5 Historical and Cultural Cities.
Travel Information: City transport from Huangshan City
Honours: UNESCO World Heritage site
Huangshan
Mountain peaks rising above the cloud seas that Huangshan is famous for besides the pine trees.
Huangshan
Mountain peaks and clear blue sky.
Huangshan
Pines trees are another famous features Huangshan is famous for.
Ancient Villages in Southern Anhui Xidi and Hongcun
Location: within 1 hour from Huangshan City
Travel Information: City transport from Huangshan City
Honours: UNESCO World Heritage site
Hongcun Ancient Village
The villages in the tunxi area are built by rich traders from the area in the Ming and Qing dynasty period. The traders spent most of their time outside the village. With the wealth from trading, they built houses with beautiful wood carvings and safety features to protect their family members. View of the houses fromacross the village pond.
Hongcun Ancient Village
The safety features of the houses include high enclosing walls, high windows and horsehead gables.
Hongcun Ancient Village
The horsehead gables at both sides of the houses are used to prevent fire spread.
Hongcun Ancient Village
Stone door frame design.
Xidi Ancient Village
The village pavements are constructed to slop gently to one side to drain water away..
Xidi Ancient Village
Houses are decorated with wood carvings.
Hefei City
Location: 959km from Beijing, Capital of Anhui province
Travel Information: 2 hours by air from Beijing
Lord Bao Park Justice Bao Memorial Temple
Lord Bao Park Justice Bao Memorial Temple
Lord Bao Park Wax Museum
Lord Bao Park
Former Residence of Li Hongzhang
Former Residence of Li Hongzhang
Former Residence of Li Hongzhang
Hefei Former Residence of Li Hongzhang
Hefei Xiaoyaojin Park
University of Science and Technology of China
University of Science and Technology of China
University of Science and Technology of China
Mingjiao Temple
Hefei Shopping Street
Hefei Railway Station
Hefei Snacks
Anhui Huainan Beef Noodle
Huangshan City
Location: 215km from Hefei City
Travel Information: 45minutes by air and 6 hours by train from Hefei city
Old Commerical Street
Old commerical street is now a popluar tourist site selling local products and souvenirs.
Chenkan Ancient Village
This village is privately managed by the villagers and is not featured in official tourist sites. It has retained the old acrhitectural found in the south of Anuhui Province. Typical design of such villages is the manmake pond to store water to substain the villagers. This place was recommended to us by the taxi driver. It is 1hour from Huangshan city.
Chenkan Ancient Village
Cow rearing in the village.
Chenkan Ancient Village
The houses are built next to the river typical of villages around the region. The river provides fresh water for agriculture and drinking, serves as a transportation and for washing.
Bozhou City
Location: 325km from Hefei City
Travel Information: 4 hours by train from Hefei city
Honours: Historical and Cultural City
Gujing Wine Museum, Gujing Town
Mausoleum of Emperor Tang of the Shang Dynasty
The cenotaph of Emperor Tang of the Shang Dynasty was built during the Ming Dynasty. Emperor Tang of the Shang Dynasty was the founder of teh dynasty and ruled for 13 years. Bozhou was believed to be burial place of the Emperor.
There are several locations where the Mausoleum of Emperor Tang are found in Cao County in Shangdong Province, Linyao Village of Shanhua Town Yanshi City in Henan Province, Wanrong county in Shanxi Province. Historians believe the actual Mausoleum is in Cao County in Shangdong Province.
Wuhu City
Location: 118km from Hefei City
Travel Information: 2 hours by fast train from Hefei city
Zhongjiang Pagoda
The 35m stone pagoda was built during the Ming dynasty and used as a lighthouse to guide ships sailing along Changjiang River.
Binjiang Riverside Park
Former Wuhu Customs Building
Wuhu Former British Consul's House and Offices
Wuhu former Priest Storied Building
Wuhu The Aloysius Building
Wuhu old buildings
Roman Catholic Cathedral
The Cathedral was built in 1887. It was burnt down by locals after completion and rebuilt using compensation from Qing government.
Changjiang
Changjiang flowing across Wuhu city centre.
Changjiang
Seafood restaurants on boats on the river.
Changjiang
River fishes on sale along the river.
Wuhu Changjiang Tortoise
Jiuzi Scenic Area Jiuzi Square
Jiuzi Scenic Area Jinghu Park
Jiuzi Scenic Area Zhongshan Road Shopping Street
Fenghuang Food Street
Wuhu Local Cuisine
Wuhu Street Food
Wuhu Railway Station
Anqing City
Location: 175km from Hefei City
Travel Information: 1hour 40minutes by high seed train from Hefei city
Jiao Tower
A watch tower first built during the Ming dynasty.
Yingjiang Temple and Zhenfeng Pagoda
Fenyan PavilionAnqing Old City Wall
In september 1912, opium was consfiscated from a British ship and burnt. The pavilion was built in 1987 at the spot where opium was burnt.
Old City Wall
Remains of a section of the old city walls.
Daobashi Shopping Street
A 400 years old old shopping street operating since the Qing dynasty.
Lianhu Park
Linghu Park
Changjiang
Wuhu Changjiang Bridge at the background.
Changjiang
Changjiang
Chizhou City
Location: 198km from Hefei City
Travel Information: 1 hour 20minutes by high speed train from Hefei city
Xiushan Gate
Baihe Park
Baihe Park and Baiya Pagoda
Justice Bao's Well
The well was dug up to provide water during drought. Justice Bao assigned 4 officials to manage the well. When he found them collecting payment for water, they were ordered to dig 4 wells.
Xuancheng City
Location: 211km from Hefei City
Travel Information: 3 hours by fast speed train from Hefei city
Xuan Wine Cultural Museum
Xuan Wine Cultural Museum
Xuan Wine Factory
Chinese Alligator Lake
A research and breeding centre for Chinese Alligators. Alligators are kept in 17 breeding pools.
Chinese Alligator Lake
The breeding centre now has 5,000 alligators.
Chinese Alligator Lake
Chinese alligator is an endangered species only found in eastern China.
Maanshan City
Location: 153km from Hefei City
Travel Information: 1 hour by train from Hefei city
Zhu Ran Tomb Park
Zhu Ran Tomb Park
Zhu Ran Tomb Museum
The museum is within the park. The museum was built over the tomb which was dicovered in 1984. Zhu Ran was a general of the Eastern Wu state during the Three Kingdoms period.
Caishi Rock Scenic Area
Maanshan Railway Station
Tongling City
Location: 211km from Hefei City
Travel Information: hours by fast speed train from Hefei city
Tianjing Lake
Tianjing Lake
Tianjing Lake
Tianjing Lake
Tongling Linhu Square
Tongling Guanhu Square
Tongling Jing Hu Road
Tongling Changjiang Bridge
Tongling Changjiang
Tongling Changjiang
Tongling Changjiang
Tongling Railway Station
Tongling Landmark
Tongling River Dolphin National Nature Reserve
Tongling River Dolphin National Nature Reserve
Tongling River Dolphin National Nature Reserve
Tongling River Dolphin National Nature Reserve
Tongling River Dolphin National Nature Reserve
Dolphin Food
Tongling River Dolphin National Nature Reserve
Tongling River Dolphin National Nature Reserve
Tongling River Dolphin National Nature Reserve
Datong Town Dashi Pavilion Temple
Datong Town Catholic Church Bell Tower
Datong Town Site of Fomer Japanese Army Club
Tongling Datong Town Lan Xi Old Street
Tongling Datong Town Lan Xi Old Street
Tongling Datong Town Lan Xi Old Street
Tongling Datong Town Lan Xi Old Street
Tongling Datong Town Lan Xi Old Street
Tongling Datong Town Lan Xi Old Street
Tongling Datong Town Lan Xi Old Street
Datong Heyue Pier
Tongling Datong Town Heyue Old Street
Tongling Datong Town Farm
Tongling Datong Changjiang
Tongling Datong Changjiang
Huainan City
Location: km from Hefei City
Travel Information: hour by high speed train from Hefei city
Shou County Museum
Baoen Temple
Baoen Temple
Baoen Temple
Shou County Mosque
The Mosque is a National Protected Historical and Cultural Site.
Shou County City Wall, Shou County
Shou County City Wall, Shou County
Shouzhou Confucius Temple, Shou County
Shouzhou Confucius Temple, Shou County
Shouzhou Confucius Temple, Shou County
Shouzhou Food Dajiujia, Shou County
Tomb of Liu An, Shou County
A National Protected Historical and Cultural Site.
Huainan East Railway Station, Huainan City
Farm around Huainan East Railway Station, Huainan City
Bengbu City
Location: 155km from Hefei City
Travel Information: 1 hour by high speed train from Hefei city
Longzhi Lake
The lake is the largest city lake in China.
Tomb of General Tang He
Tang He was one of the key General who help founded Ming Dynasty.
Xiyan Temple
Bengbu South Railway Station
Chuzhou City
Location: 211km from Hefei City
Travel Information: hours by fast speed train from Hefei city
Minghuang Mausoleum, Fengyang County
The mausoleum for the parents and other relatives of the first Ming Dynasty Emperor. This is a National Protected Historical and Cultural Site.
Minghuang Mausoleum, Fengyang County
Minghuang Mausoleum, Fengyang County
Minghuang Mausoleum, Fengyang County
The statue of the official holding the hourse was carved from a single stone.
Fengyang County Drum Tower
The stone foundation was constructed in 1375. The wooden drum tower was desrtoyed and reconstructed several times. The current drum tower was constructed in 1995. The stone foundation of the drum tower is the largest in China.
Fengyang County Drum Tower
Chuzhou Fengyang County Market
Chuzhou Fengyang County Mosque
A Mosque along a row of chinese architectural buildings.
Chuzhou Fengyang County Food
Chuzhou Fengyang County Food
Chuzhou Fengyang County Food
Liuan City
Location: 211km from Hefei City
Travel Information: hours by fast speed train from Hefei city
