Anhui Travel Guide
Location: Anhui (安徽) Province is in the east of China and the downstream of Yangtze River.Population: 67,822,700
Area: with an area of 140,000 square kilometers
Nationalities: Han, Hui, Man, Zhuang, Miao, Li as well as She
History: As early as 350,000 years ago, apeman of He County once produced at this area. .Anhui was administrated under succedent dynasties in history. In Qing Dynasty, about A.D.1667, Anhuui Province was set up. The name "Anhui" comes from the combination of the first character of two prefectures' names at that time: Anqing and Huizhou. Because there was a mountain called "Wan Mountain" and an ancient nation named "Wan" in Spring and Autumn period in Anhui (722 B.C. - 481 B.C.), "Anhui" is also called "Wan" for short.
Climate: Anhui Province is situated at the transition area with a warm and humid climate. It has an annual average temperature between 14℃ and 17℃. In January temperature averages at around 0℃-4℃ and in July at 27℃-29℃. The annual average precipitation is 1200mm, concentrating in July and August.
Transportation: Air-The main airports in Anhui Province includes Hefei Luogang International Airport, Anaing Tianzhushan Airport, Huangshan Airport, Fuyang Xiguan Airport, Hefei Xinqiao International Airport, Chizhou Jiuhuahshan Airport, Bangbu Airport and Wuhu Airport.
Railway- Many railways run through Anhui Province such as Beijing-Shanghai Railway, Lianyungang-Lanzhou Railway, Beijing-Jingjiu Railway, Qinglongshan-Fuyang Railway, Huainan Railway, Xuancheng-Hangzhou Railway, etc.
Highway- Anhui has developed transportation with 1714 provincial highways, 14 city-level coach stations and 65 county-level coach stations.
Waterway- Since three rivers flow through Anhui Province, it is convenient to freight good by ship. There are as many as 9 main ports in Huai River area and 5 main ports in Yangtze River area.
Specialties: Anhui has a lot of specialties such as Bangbu Jade Carving, Xuan Paper, Hui Ink, Xuan Brush, She Inkstone, Jiuhua Fan, Hair, Embroidery, Shuzhou Bamboo mat.
Local Food: As one of the eight cuisines in China, Anhui Cuisine is known for its use of wild herbs, from both the land and the san. High up on the menu are stewed soft shell turtle with ham, Huangshan braised pigeon, steamed stone frog, steamed rock partridge, stewed fish belly in brown sauce, bamboo shoots cooked with sausage, dried mushroom
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