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  Hefei

Anhui | Attractions | Hotels


major attractions

Lord Bao Memorial Hall
Mingjiao Temple

 
 

 

Hefei is the capital of Anhui and is located in the center of the province. It is the political, economic and financial center of Anhui. With a population of just over 1 million, Hefei is small for a Chinese city and still has the atmosphere of a forgotten country town, which is what it was, before economic changes were initiated after liberation in 1949.

There has been a settlement at Hefei since the 2nd century BC though very little evidence remains. The remains of the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) moats that encircled the old city can still be explored.

The city was made a provincial capital in 1952 and has since become a thriving industrial city. Hefei University of Science and Technology is known for the high quality of its education and graduates.

Most visitors stop in Hefei en route to the sacred Jiuhuashan or Huangshan. It is a quiet place to take a break from the road and does have a few sights to see. The Lord Bao Memorial Hall commemorates a Song dynasty (960-1271AD) noble and Mingjiao Temple dates back to the Tang dynasty (618-907AD).

 

 
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