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View Plans & PricingArea: 4,049 km²
Population: ~2.2 million (2020)
Ma'anshan means "saddle mountain" in Chinese, named for the mountain shaped like a horse saddle. It is an industrial city in eastern Anhui near Nanjing.
7.0/10 — Residents enjoy a balanced lifestyle with modern amenities and cultural richness.
Ma'anshan has no commercial airport; Nanjing Lukou Airport is the nearest. Ma'anshan Railway Station connects to Nanjing and Shanghai on the Nanjing–Anqing intercity railway. Buses and taxis serve the city.
Anhui University of Technology (Ma'anshan campus) and Ma'anshan Normal University are the main institutions.
Ma'anshan lies on the Yangtze River with a humid subtropical climate. It is famous for steel production and nearby Caishiji scenic area.
Visit Caishiji (where Li Bai's tomb is), Caihe Park, Jinjishan, and the Yangtze River waterfront.
Day 1: Caishiji and Yangtze River waterfront.
Day 2: Caihe Park and Jinjishan.
Try Ma'anshan grilled fish, Yangtze River shrimp, Anhui-style stinky mandarin fish, and local noodles.
Steel-themed souvenirs, Caishiji calligraphy products, and Anhui crafts are popular in Yushan District.
Local Vibe: Maanshan (马鞍山) 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 Ma'anshan grilled fish shows up on every local menu.
Fun Facts:
• Maanshan is home to Caishiji (where Li Bai's tomb is), 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.
• Ma'anshan grilled fish is one of the local flavors visitors remember most — ask a local where they eat it.
Locals in Maanshan 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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