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View Plans & PricingArea: 5,532 km² (prefecture-level city)
Population: Approximately 3.0 million (2020 census)
Huainan means "south of the Huai" in Chinese, referring to its location south of the Huai River. It is an important coal and energy city in central Anhui.
7.0/10 — Residents enjoy a balanced lifestyle with modern amenities and cultural richness.
Huainan Xiejiaji Airport (HFE alternative) has limited service; most travelers use Hefei Xinqiao Airport. Huainan Railway Station, Huainan East Station, and Huainan South Station connect to Hefei, Bengbu, and other cities. Buses and taxis serve the city.
Anhui University of Science and Technology (Huainan campus) and Huainan Normal University are the main local institutions.
Huainan lies on the Huai River plain with extensive coal reserves. It has a humid subtropical climate and is near the ancient site of the Battle of Feishui.
Visit Bagongshan Park and the Bagongshan Geopark, the ancient site of the Battle of Feishui, Shangyao National Forest Park, and the Huainan Museum.
Day 1: Visit Bagongshan Park and the Huainan Museum.
Day 2: Explore the Feishui battlefield site and Shangyao Forest Park.
Try Huainan beef soup, Eight-Treasure porridge, tofu dishes, and Anhui-style stewed dishes. The city is famous for its beef soup.
Huainan beef soup gift packs, coal-themed souvenirs, and Anhui specialties are sold in Tianjia'an District and around the train stations.
Local Vibe: Huainan (淮南) is quietly cultured and hardworking — proud of Huizhou merchants, Huangshan painters, and strong, simple home cooking. Visitors love the authentic atmosphere, friendly advice, and the way Huainan beef soup shows up on every local menu.
Fun Facts:
• Huainan is home to Bagongshan Park and the Bagongshan Geopark, a local highlight that reflects the city's character and history.
• The city blends everyday modern life with long-standing traditions, making it a great place to experience real China.
• Huainan beef soup is one of the local flavors visitors remember most — ask a local where they eat it.
Locals in Huainan have their own regional flavor of Mandarin. Try these to sound like one of the crowd:
搞七廿三 (gǎo qī niàn sān) — Making a mess.
不顶龙 (bù dǐng lóng) — Not making sense.
好讲讲 (hǎo jiǎng jiang) — Easy to talk.
• Bao Zheng (Lord Bao) — The incorruptible judge of the Song dynasty was associated with Hefei.
• Li Hongzhang — The late Qing statesman was from the broader Hefei region.
• Yang Zhenning — The Nobel-winning physicist was connected to the University of Science and Technology of China.
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