Anhui, with a population of over
59 million, is an inland province in Southeast China. It stretches
over the Yangtze River and Huai River, and is adjacent to six provinces
of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Hubei, Henan and Shandong. One of
the main attractions is Hefei City with 2,000 years of history and
is the capital of the province also.
What to see
Covering an area of 130,000 square kilometers (50,200 square miles),
Anhui boasts of abundant tourism resources, and is a top tourist
attraction among many in the Southeast, such as: the amazing Mount
Huangshan, famous for its towering pines, precipitous stones, wonderland
cloud-sea and hot springs; Mount Jiuhua, one of the four famous
Buddhist Mountains in China; Mount Tian Zhu, also a well-known scenic
spot. The magnificence of these peaks is simply stupendous. Standing
on top of any one of these peaks would overwhelm most trekkers with
a sight to behold. In addition to the beautiful mountain scenery,
the well-preserved ancient villages in Southern Anhui are derived
from the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368 ~ 1911). Most impressive
ones are in Xidi and Hongcun in Yixian County near Mount Huangshan.
It is really a sight worth seeing and a must for visitors who are
keen to learn more about life during those years. Shexian County,
reputed as Town of Arches, is also a must for each visitor to experience
fine examples of residential architecture from the Ming and Qing
Dynasties and the unique Tangyue Memorial Archway.
When to go
Anhui intrigues and astonishes tourists with its marvelous sceneries
and centuries-old cultural relics. Annual average temperature is
between
14C and 17C. The best time to visit these scenic areas is in autumn
(September, October, and November) and spring (April, May and June).
However, the snow scenery of Huangshan is absolutely fascinating
so if you enjoy the snow, it's best to come during the winter.
Anhui is also well known for its various craftworks, such as rice
paper, ink stone and Chinese ink. Together, they form the precious
Chinese four treasures of literary pursuits. |
