Hefei (合肥)
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Area: 11,445 km² (prefecture-level city)
Population: Approximately 9.4 million (2020 census)
Name Origin
Hefei means "junction of two Fei rivers" in Chinese, named where the Nanshi and Dongshi Fei rivers meet. It is the capital of Anhui Province.
Happiness Index
7.0/10 — Residents enjoy a balanced lifestyle with modern amenities and cultural richness.
Metro & Transport
Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) serves domestic and international flights. Hefei Railway Station, South Station, and West Station are major rail hubs. The city has five metro lines (Lines 1–5).
Universities
University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), Hefei University of Technology, Anhui University, and Anhui Medical University are major institutions.
Natural Resources
Hefei lies between the Yangtze and Huai rivers on the Chaohu Lake plain. It has a humid subtropical climate and is surrounded by lakes and wetlands, including Chaohu Lake.
Attractions in Hefei
Visit Lord Bao Park (Baohe Park), Xiaoyaojin Park, Anhui Provincial Museum, Sanhe Ancient Town, and the Hefei Swan Lake area.
Popular Routes
Day 1: Visit Lord Bao Park and the Anhui Provincial Museum.
Day 2: Day trip to Sanhe Ancient Town.
Food & Dining
Try Luzhou roast duck, Sanhe rice dumplings, Hefei lobster, sesame oil chicken, and Anhui-style stewed dishes. The city blends Huizhou and northern Anhui flavors.
Shopping
Buy Anhui tea (Keemun, Huangshan Maofeng), Hefei sesame cakes, bamboo crafts, and Huizhou ink and inkstones. Major shopping areas include Pedestrian Street and Wanda Plaza.
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