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Anhui Province

Region · 🇨🇳 China
Population 61,027,171
Area 139,309 km²
Time zone Asia/Shanghai
Official website www.ah.gov.cn
Anhui Province

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Anhui Province Essentials

Anhui Province offers a deep dive into China's historical and architectural heritage. This collection features the expansive Chao Lake, one of China's largest freshwater bodies, and the intricate Huizhou-style wood carvings of the Luo Dongshu Ancestral Hall. The region's scholarly past is preserved at Nanhu Academy, while the Three Kingdoms Museum in Hefei chronicles the area’s strategic military importance. Cultural parks and museums in Tongcheng and Hefei further detail the province's evolution from ancient dynasties to the pivotal Crossing the Yangtze River Campaign.

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Anhui Cultural Landmarks

This collection spans millennia of Anhui's history, from the Neolithic Lingjiatan jade-working site to the Three Kingdoms era and revolutionary landmarks of the 20th century. It features the Ming Dynasty tomb of General Tang He, the literary legacy of the Tongcheng School, and sites dedicated to the Crossing the Yangtze River Campaign. These museums and parks preserve the region's diverse heritage, including imperial funerary architecture, Taiping Rebellion history, and West Anhui's cultural evolution.

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Hidden Historical Gems

Explore significant historical landmarks across Anhui Province, ranging from ancient Neolithic settlements to Ming Dynasty fortifications. This collection features the well-preserved city gates of Shouxian, designed for both defense and flood control, alongside the ruins of Xiliang City from the Spring and Autumn period. The list also includes the prehistoric Lao qiu dui site and the Yu wang miao temple, dedicated to the legendary flood-controller, Yu the Great.

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Scenic Lakes & Reservoirs

This collection spans the diverse aquatic landscapes of Anhui Province and Xuzhou, ranging from Chao Lake, one of China’s largest freshwater bodies, to significant engineering feats like the Foziling and Meishan multi-arch dams. The list features major reservoirs within the Huai River basin, such as Gangkouwan and Caiqiao, used for flood control and irrigation. It also includes protected ecological sites like the Daiqiao Egret Provincial Wetland Park, a vital habitat for migratory bird species.

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Cultural Heritage of Anhui

This collection highlights Anhui’s architectural and spiritual legacy, spanning the sacred Buddhist peaks of Mount Jiuhua to the historic Huizhou villages. It features Ming and Qing dynasty ancestral halls like Luo Dongshu, known for its intricate structural carvings, and the ancient stone arches of Bei'an Bridge. The list also includes significant sites such as Huacheng Temple, the oldest on Mount Jiuhua, and the Shouchun Christian Church, illustrating the region's diverse religious and cultural history.

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Parks & Fun Destinations

This collection highlights major recreational hubs across Anhui Province, ranging from Wuhu’s expansive Fantawild theme parks to Hefei’s Sunac Land. Cultural landmarks include the Hefei Intangible Cultural Heritage Park and the Lingbi Strange Stone Cultural Park, which showcases rare geological specimens. The list also features urban green spaces like Yingzhou West Lake, historically significant for its ties to Song Dynasty poets, and specialized facilities like the Huangshan Snake Park.

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Anhui Province — Map

Anhui Province — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April, October

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 8° (feels like 4°) · extremes -7°–15°
  • -2° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 11° (feels like 7°) · extremes -6°–20°
  • 0° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Good
  • 17° (feels like 13°) · extremes -2°–25°
  • 5° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Great
  • 23° (feels like 21°) · extremes 4°–30°
  • 11° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good
  • 28° · extremes 11°–34°
  • 16° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Fair
  • 31° (feels like 33°) · extremes 17°–36°
  • 21° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 33° (feels like 37°) · extremes 21°–38°
  • 25° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high
Up to 7 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 32° (feels like 36°) · extremes 20°–37°
  • 24° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high
Up to 6 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 29° (feels like 30°) · extremes 14°–34°
  • 19° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 24° (feels like 22°) · extremes 7°–30°
  • 13° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Good
  • 17° (feels like 14°) · extremes -1°–25°
  • 6° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 6°) · extremes -6°–17°
  • 0° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Chinese Yuan CNY ¥ · Card payments · Cash preferred
Emergency numbers
110 Police
Electricity
Type A / Type C / Type I
220 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Chinese
Tap water
Not safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+86
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Tours & Activities

Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Anhui Province
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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