Hefei合肥

Overview

Hefei has 2000+ years of history, anciently called Luzhou. It's the hometown of Judge Bao (Bao Zheng), a famous Song Dynasty official. USTC makes Hefei one of China's four science-education bases. Chaohu Lake is one of China's five largest freshwater lakes. Li Hongzhang's former residence showcases the life of this late Qing statesman. Hui cuisine is one of China's eight great cuisines.

Key Facts

Top Attractions

Bao Gong Park

Theme park honoring Judge Bao Zheng, includes Bao Gong Temple, Tomb and Qingfeng Pavilion.

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Li Hongzhang's Former Residence

Former residence of Li Hongzhang on Huaihe Road Pedestrian Street, showcasing his legendary life and late Qing history.

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Chaohu Lake

One of China's five largest freshwater lakes with Mushan Island. Boat tours and lake delicacies.

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Anhui Museum

Treasures spanning prehistoric to Ming-Qing Anhui culture, Huizhou scholar's four treasures and bronzes are highlights.

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Food & Snacks

Stinky Mandarin Fish

Signature Hui cuisine dish, fermented mandarin fish braised in soy sauce, smells stinky tastes amazing, garlic-clove texture.

Hairy Tofu

Traditional Huizhou snack, tofu covered in white mold, pan-fried golden, crispy outside tender inside.

Hefei Free-Range Chicken Soup

Most representative Hefei home dish, local free-range hen slow-cooked for golden broth.

Festivals & Events

World & Intangible Heritage

• Huizhou Three Carvings (2006) — Wood, stone and brick carvings are the 'Huizhou Three Carvings', core decoration of Hui-style architecture, national intangible heritage since 2006.

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