Bengbu Travel Guide

Population: 3,524,700

Area: 5,952 square kilometers (2,298 square miles)

Nationalities: Han

Administrative Division: 4 districts (Bengshan, Longzihu, Yuhui, Huaishang); 3 counties (Huaiyuan, Wuhe, Guzhen)

Useful Telephone Numbers:
Tourist Complaints: 0552-3117202
Weather Forecast: 121
Zip Code Inquiry: 184
Bank of China: 0552-2041247

Location: Situated in the north of Anhui Province, Bengbu is bordered by Huainan City in the south and neighbors Jiangsu Province in the east. The Huaihe River flows through the southern part of the city's territory.

History: In prehistorical period, this region was inhabited by groups of tribes. Its present territory partly belonged to several states and kingdoms before the Qin Dynasty (221BC-206BC) unified China. Since then, the city was under the administration of the shires and prefectures in this area.

Physical Features: Situated at the juncture of the Jianghuai Hilly Region and the Jianghuai Plain, Bengbu belongs to the alluvial plain area. Its terrain declines from the south to the north with gentle rolls.

Climatic Features: Bengbu lies between the subtropical humid monsoon climatic zone and temperate semi-humid monsoon climatic zone, enjoying features of both climatic types. Weather in spring is unstable, and winter dry and cold. Plum rain period will last about twenty days during late June to mid-July.

When to Go: spring and summer

Special Local Products: megranate of Huaiyuan County, crab of the Tuohu Lake, stone carving teapot of Guxian County

Scenic Spots:
Longzi Lake Scenic Area: The Longzi Lake lying between two mountains is a tourist resort boasting both natural mountain and water sceneries and humanistic landscape. In addition, bridge, water parks, fishing center and many other facilities are well equipped to help visitors enjoy themselves to the utmost.
White Milk (Bai Ru) Spring: This is a notable natural resort surrounded by mountains and covered by emerald woods. Due to the sweet milky spring water, it gained its name. Northwest of the Wanghuai Tower is situated the Wanghuai Tower constructed in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).

Tourist Tips: In the busiest downtown area of Bengbu, there is an antique and jade market located in the east end of the Nanshan Road. Rosewood furniture, antique and jade wares can be found in this large-scaled trading center. It also has an exhibition hall in the second floor, displaying various collections and handicrafts.

Bengbu' passenger transport west station and the east station as well as the Feiyan express bus station are all located in the Huaihai Road of the downtown area. The city is about two hours' drive to Nanjing and only a bit more than an hour's ride to the capital city of Anhui Province, Hefei.