China Travel Guide » Hefei

Hefei Tangchi Hot Spring

hahalin — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 07:42:26 +0000

Name: Hefei Tangchi Hot Spring
City: Hefei
Address: Tangchi Town, Anhui Province
Admission: CNY128

Hefei Zhougong Mountain, Zhougong Shan

hahalin — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 07:41:59 +0000

Zhougong Mountain is situated in Jiaopo town, Feixi County and is 183 meters above the sea level. The mountain is jade green, with a wonderful environment. It was said the famous general, Zhouyu of the Three Kingdom Dynasty (), used to study here when he was young. The mountain was later on named after Zhouyu to commemorate him and is also called “Zhougong”. There was originally the Zhouyu Temple with Zhouyu’s statue on top of the mountain. On the south of the mountain is a pond named “Zhouyu Washing Ink stone”. Now, the temple no longer exists, but the pond is still there and the water is very clear. In the mountain area, there is a village named Jiangjiawan. It is the hometown of Jiang Gan, who was Zhou Yu’s classmate when he was young. On the eve of the War at Chibi in 208BC, Jiang Gan was sent for persuading Zhouyu to surrender. However, Jiang Gan was trapped by Zhouyu which lead to the failure of the War at Chibi.

Name: Hefei Zhougong Mountain (Zhougong Shan)
City: Hefei
Address: Jiaopo Town, Feixi County, Hefei
Admission: Free

Hefei Wuwang Temple, Wuwang Miao

hahalin — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 07:41:31 +0000

Name: Hefei Wuwang Temple (Wuwang Miao)
City: Hefei
Address: 35km north of Hefei
Admission: CNY3

Hefei Shu Mountain Scenic Area, Shu Shan

hahalin — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:08:13 +0000

Shu Mountain Scenic Area is located 9 kilometers from Hefei western suburbs and the elevation is 284 meters. The sights are gentle and charming and the four season’s scenery is exquisite.
The Shu Mountain is famous and fascinating with the green and luxuriant pines, cypress, strange flower and grass. There are almost 20, 000 acres of artificial lakes on the water surface, the botanical gardens occupying an area of 70 hectares, the country club, 80 hectares of flowers and plants base as well as the Hefei Safari Park. There are cherry blossom garden, the Chian rose garden, the maple trees and so on under the mountain.
Shu Mountain is unlike these botanical gardens and lakes and Shu Mountain appears more charming. The scenery of the spring is especially enchanting. You can ascend the mountain to get a broader view of the summit of the mountain, look out into the distance where the wave is vast, the water and the sky is one color, the fog all around, the indistinct fishing and sailing. It is a completely relaxed feeling if you stroll in the hills and garden, the peach is pink and the willow is green, with butterfly dancing and bees singing and the bamboo with luxuriant shade.
The Shu Mountain Scenic Area is already one of the tourist spot and leisure spot for tourists.

Name: Hefei Shu Mountain Scenic Area (Shu Shan)
City: Hefei
Address: 9km West of Hefei
Admission: CNY45
Tel: 0086-551-5310976

Hefei Ten Thousand Buddhas Lake, Wan Fo Hu

hahalin — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:07:46 +0000

Ten Thousand Buddhas Lake (Wan Fo Hu) was originally named Longhekou reservoir. It is located in the mid of Shucheng County of Anhui Province. The distance is 30 kilometers from the county center. It is an important project constituent in PiShiHang.

The scenic area is 135 square kilometer and the surface of the lake is 50 square kilometers. There are more than 60 islands on the lake such as Jinhua Island, human character island, Rose Island and Egret Island.

Surrounding the lake are the first artificial earth stone dam evaluated by the United Nations Dam Committee in the world, Three Kingdoms great soldier– Zhou Yu’s ancestral grave, Zuci Islands, “five old view primal chaos”, “the Meishan dawn smoke”, “the sleeping beauty”, “the human head’s horse”, “the trunk mountain” and so on landscapes.

It is an integrated centre for science collection and inspection, seeking ancient and quietness, beautiful scenery and leisure vacation scenic spot area.

Name: Hefei Ten Thousand Buddhas Lake (Wan Fo Hu)
City: Hefei
Address:
Admission: Free

Hefei Hui Park, Hui Yuan

hahalin — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:07:19 +0000

It is located in Hefei Economic Technological Development Zone, covering as area of 20 hectares. The structure plan for the park is based on the administrative divisions of Anhui Province. It displays the historical ＆ cultural attractions of the 17 cities in the province as well as their contemporary construction achievements by means of landscaping. The landscape here includes: “the beautiful scenery in Huangshan, the sailing vessels on the Chao Lake, the lingering charm of the Diyuan Temple, the Buddhas’ halo on Jiuhua Mountain, Li Bai singing of the moon,” etc. the townscape shows the great achievement of the social ＆ economic development in Anhui province.

Name: Hefei Hui Park (Hui Yuan)
City: Hefei
Address:
Admission: Free

Hefei Anhui Provicial Science ＆ Technology Museum, Anhuisheng Kexue Jishuguan

hahalin — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:06:30 +0000

It is located in Hefei High and New Technology Development Zone. It enjoys a leading position in Anhui and ranks as a model unit in China. The floor space is nearly 4,000 sq. km, with 180 pieces (sets) of different interactive exhibits demonstrating interesting characteristics of science and knowledge. Some of the exhibits are outstanding ones compares with those in other national and even international science ＆ technology museums. The museum enjoys an elegant environment with a thick atmosphere combining science, technology and art. It is a tourist attraction of science and technology with unique charm.

Name: Hefei Anhui Provicial Science ＆ Technology Museum (Anhuisheng Kexue Jishuguan)
City: Hefei
Address:
Admission: Free

Hefei University of Science ＆ Technology of China, Zhongguo Keji Daxue

hahalin — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:05:55 +0000

University of Science ＆ Technology of China (USTC) is a key comprehensive university in China attached to the Chinese Academy of Science. In 1958, it was founded in Beijing and was moved to Hefei in 1970. The first postgraduate school in China was set up here, and the first juvenile class known both at home and abroad was initiated by the school, by which it is hoped that some new ways can be explored to develop the supernormal education.
The National Synchronization Radiation Laboratory is the only scientific project of significance constructed by the state within a university. The National Key Laboratory of Fire Science and many other key institutions of scientific research are set up in the university. More than 130 academicians of “the Chinese Academy of Sciences,” and “the Chinese Academy of Engineering,” and other national leading scientists have worked and taught here. The school enjoys a beautiful environment and is a great attraction to scholars and tourists in the country.

Name: Hefei University of Science ＆ Technology of China (Zhongguo Keji Daxue)
City: Hefei
Address:
Admission: Free

Hefei Tiantangzhai Scenic Area, Tiantangzhai Fengjingqu

hahalin — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:05:27 +0000

At a distance of 220 km to the west of Hefei, Tiantangzhai Mountain is a national key scenic spot and national forest park. Within an area of 120 sq. km, the region abounds with marvelous natural spectacles like peculiar pines, bizarre rocks, cluster of small lakes, brooks and springs, and flying cataracts. Apart from 25 peaks topping 1,000 m, Tiantangzhai Mountain—the highest peak of the Dabieshan Mountain Range and also the watershed between the Huaihe and Yangtze River—is 1792.13 m above sea level. With its unique natural conditions and ecological landscape, the mountain enjoys a high reputation as the realm of plants, paradise of animals, a cool and pleasant world, sea of clouds, domain of azalea, and native place of baby fish. It is a wild and miraculous eco-tourist attraction and valuable natural heritage.

Name: Hefei Tiantangzhai Scenic Area (Tiantangzhai Fengjingqu)
City: Hefei
Address:
Admission: Free

Hefei Sanhe Ancient Town, Sanhe Guzhen

hahalin — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:59:55 +0000

Sanhe (Three Rivers) town is located on the Hefei-Huangshan-Jiuhuashan golden tourist route, 40 kmaway from the city proper of Hefei. Its present name was derived from the fact that the three rivers—the Fengle River, Hangbu River, and Xiaonan River intersect here.
The town has a history of more than 2,500 years, covering and area of 4.71sq. km, with a permanent population of 30,000. it attracts tourists because of its “eight ancient relics” (ancient rivers, ancient bridges, ancient villages surrounded by water, ancient streets, ancient teahouses, ancient civilian houses, ancient stages attached to temples, ancient battlefields).
It is a typical ancient town full of rivers and lakes, together with small bridges, flowing water and local dwellings. There is an often-quoted saying about Sanhe, which goes as “To make a tour, one should go to the Huangshan Mountains; to sample food, one should visit Sanhe.”

Name: Hefei Sanhe Ancient Town (Sanhe Guzhen)
City: Hefei
Address:
Admission: Free