Huainan Travel Guide

Population: 2,335,800

Area: 2,596 square kilometers (1,002 square miles)

Nationalities: Han

Administrative Division: 5 districts (Tianjia'an, Datong, Xiejiaji, Bagongshan, Panji); 1 county (Fengtai)

Useful Telephone Numbers:
Tourist Complaints: 0554-6678289
Weather Forecast: 121
Zip Code Inquiry: 184
Bank of China: 0554-2671144

Location: Located in the north-central region of Anhui Province, middle reaches of the Huaihe River, Huainan City is bounded on the east by Chuzhou City and shares boundary with the capital city of the province, Hefei, in the south.

History: Before it was governed by a kingdom under the central government of Western Zhou Dynasty (206BC-24AD), this area was dwelled by several Chinese ancient minorities. In Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD), seigneurs were sent to administrate the region, and established Jiujiang Shire instead later on.

Physical Features: The Huaihe River flows through the city. The land north of the river is fluvial plain, while the landform is bend area near the river banks, and hilly land in further south area.

Climatic Features: Huainan enjoys a subtropical monsoon climate with relatively moderate weather and abundant sunshine. Its average temperature is slightly lower than any other cities in Anhui. The rainfall is mainly concentrates on summer. During June to July, there will be about 20 days' plum rain period.

When to Go: spring and autumn

Special Local Products: bean curd of Bagong Mountain

Scenic Spots:
Bagong Mountain: Not only a famous tourist zone in Huainan but also a national geo-park, the mountain consists of some forty peaks. It is praised to be one of the birthplaces of the Chu-Han Culture, still leaving many historical sites, including ancient battlefield, private garden, old temple, pagoda and nunnery.
Shangyao National Forest Park: Forest makes up the main landscape of the park, but it also has a great deal of historical and religious sites, such as the ancient temple built in Jin and Ming dynasties, cliffside inscriptions, caves, and stone bridge. It is an attraction that the nature and the buildings set off each other harmoniously.
Other Scenic Spots: Jiaogang Lake, Maoxian Dong (a Taoism immortal cave), Longhu Park

Tourist Tips:
1. Huainan Bus Station is the largest bus terminal in Huainan City. It is seated in Guoqing Road (Middle), where buses to Hefei departing every ten minutes for about two hours' drive can be taken. If visitors want to travel by air, they can appeal to the Hefei Luogang Airport.
2. Huainan is regarded as the mother country of bean curd. So Bean Curd Feast with various bean curd dishes should not be missed.