General Information of Anhui Province

With an area of 139.000 square km and population of about 60 million, Anhui Province is richly endowed with tourist resources. The province excels in both natural scenery and human civilization. Among it scenic highlights are the Huangshan Mountain and the Jiuhuashan Mountain. The former is world-renowned for its exotic beauty, and the latter is one of the four famous Buddhist Mountains in China. Listed as the Taoist holy land, the Qiyunshan Mountain attracts visitors with its unique terrain and numerous cliff inscriptions.
 
Langyashan Hill’s fame came about from an article written by an eminent writer of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), while the ancient Tianzhushan Mountain features rich botanical and animal resources. Moreover, the province is home to many famous rivers such as the picturesque Xin’anjiang River, the compelling Chaohu Lake and mild Taipinghu Lake.



In addition to its natural scenic beauty, Anhui has a rich cultural heritage as well. It has three historical and cultural cities at the State level and has been the birthplace of countless celebrities over the centuries. The historical place, Buddhist architecture, ancient construction, horticulture and folk ways are all worth seeing.

The first sop recommended in Anhui is Hefei, where you can buy a coach ticket directly to Jinyuashan Mountain. As the coach may pause in crude places, do remember to buy a bottle of mineral water and some snacks before board. As the coach departs, tourists can enjoy the rustic scenery with typical southern features. During coach tour, there are two spots not to be neglected. One is the Tongling Yangtze River Viaduct, which hovers over the river like a white swallow; the other is the ancient tomb of Teng Zijing, a celebrity of the Song dynasty. The tomb is shrouded in unsullied wilderness, which is hard to find in modern life.


Upon arriving at the food of Jiuhuashan Mountain, you will soon be captivated by its peculiar rocks and stones, peaks hidden in wandering clouds, waterfalls and springs, and thriving pines and bamboo.

From the Yangtze River, Jiuhuashan Mountain looks like a lotus newly-emerged from the water; from Jiuhuashan Mountain, the Yangtze River turns into a white ribbon.