Things to do in Hefei

Sanhe Ancient Town is a free ancient town near Hefei that's well worth visiting. With its charming canals, ancient streets, and alleys, it exudes a captivating atmosphere. You can stroll along the cobblestone paths, visit historical residences, and sample local delicacies such as rice dumplings, rice wine, and dried tea. It's not overly commercialized, making for a relaxed and enjoyable experience. Overall, it offers great value for money and is perfect for a short trip to experience the charm of a Jianghuai water town.

Very nice place at day and at night nice park and entertainment quite places and tea houses for families and singles

The attraction is small, mainly introducing Li Hongzhang's life: his early studies, his business ventures in middle age, and his later involvement in Westernization. The main building is the Li family residence, which features many photo exhibitions, offering insights into the life of this prominent figure in the late Qing Dynasty. Located on Huaihe Road Pedestrian Street, it's a great place to stroll along the street. Nearby attractions include Xiaoyaojin Park and Bao Gong Temple.

Located on the largest island in Chaohu Lake, Laoshan Island can be reached by boat from Zhongmiao Wharf. A round trip by large boat costs 60 yuan and takes about 15 minutes, with boats departing every 20 minutes on average. A round trip by speedboat costs 75 yuan and takes about 5 minutes; there's generally little to no queuing, and you can board immediately. If you take the large boat there and want to return by speedboat, you can pay an additional 10 yuan. If you take the speedboat there, you can return directly to the large boat. Laoshan Island boasts beautiful scenery and is worth a visit.

The site recreates the old Hefei street scene from the 1980s, including the old railway station, green train, supply and marketing cooperative, and a wall with 108 old-fashioned TV sets, creating a fantastic atmosphere perfect for taking retro photos from the Republican era.

For this trip to Hefei, I chose the Sunac Novotel, which was conveniently located just across the street from Sunac Resort. The lake-view rooms offered great views, and while the rooms were a bit old, they were clean and tidy overall, providing a comfortable stay. After playing in the park and it started raining, we could immediately return to the hotel to rest. Their breakfast was plentiful, with a variety of options, and the food was quite good. The Shore Grassland is just a ten-minute walk away and worth a visit. It's about an hour's drive from Nanjing, making it a good option for weekend getaways.

Luogang Central Park is the world's largest urban central park and the site of the National Horticultural Exposition. The park is huge, with many functional areas to meet various visitor experiences. It is easily accessible by subway and has everything you need for eating, drinking, and entertainment. It is a representative park of Hefei.

Here's a little-known fact: the "lei" in Leijie (pronounced léi) comes from bronze wine vessels from the Shang and Zhou dynasties. People in Anhui like to drink large cups together and then drink them all in one gulp, which is commonly known as "zha leizi" (炸罍子). This name has both historical significance and reflects the bold and generous spirit of the people of Hefei!

The roller coaster is violent enough! I almost broke my neck, it's more exciting than fighting training. Hui-style buildings are all made of real cement, and you will definitely get a bloody head if you hit it - don't ask me how I know. Water activities are a must! The artificial wave pool is more violent than the wild waves of Chaohu Lake, and I drank several sips of disinfectant. But when I was queuing, the couple in front of me was so affectionate that I wanted to jump off the building. It is recommended to add a VIP channel for single men. Disadvantages: 1. The prices are too high, and the sausage is 15 yuan each. 2. The haunted house is not scary enough, and the staff is not as fierce as my ex-girlfriend. Overall four stars, one star deducted because I didn't see the Bao Gong theme boxing ring!

- Mountain Gate and Screen Wall: Entering from the mountain gate, the first thing you see is the screen wall with a white background and black frame. There are green lotuses painted in the middle of the front and back, which means that one can be untainted by mud. - Main Hall: In the middle sits a huge statue of Bao Gong, with statues of Wang Chao, Ma Han and other four guards on both sides. There are five horizontal plaques hanging above. There are also "Dragon Head Chopper", "Tiger Head Chopper" and "Dog Head Chopper" in the hall. There is a stone carving of "Portrait of Bao Xiaosu Gong of Song Dynasty" on the right wall. - East and West Wing Exhibition Room: The East Wing has "A Brief Biography of Bao Zheng" and other books; the West Wing has the Bao Family Genealogy, a replica of "Portrait of Bao Gong in Nanxun Hall of the Forbidden City" and unearthed cultural relics of Bao family members. - Lianquan Pavilion: There is an ancient Lianquan well in the pavilion. It is said that the water of Lianquan well will be fine for honest officials and good people, but corrupt officials and unworthy descendants will have headaches and stomach upsets if they drink it.  - Liufang Pavilion: A hip-and-gable pavilion built by the river, with carved beams and painted buildings on the inverted lintel and facing the sky on three sides. It is said that this was the place where Bao Gong rested and played after studying when he was young.