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.

Our guide, Mr. Zhang Yu, talked about everything from Shang and Zhou bronzes to Qin, Han, Ming and Qing dynasties and Huizhou culture. His knowledge was both in-depth and easy to understand, helping us to comprehend the millennia-old cultural heritage of the Jianghuai region. His service was thoughtful, and we sincerely give him a thumbs up!

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.

Lecturer Wang Qiaoyun was very professional when introducing the Bao Gong Temple, connecting Bao Gong with the national policies of the Northern Song Dynasty, which gave us a deeper understanding of this period of history and Bao Gong! [Smile]

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.

It's definitely worth going, mainly because it wasn't crowded the day I went. I got to experience all the rides. The best part is there's no need to queue; you can get in within 10 minutes. The rides are also very thrilling. It's well worth the price. I'd go on the fun rides at least three times. I had a fantastic time. Under these circumstances, any flaws are negligible. I hope there will be more amusement parks like this in China.

The underwater tunnel offers a fantastic atmosphere and exciting performances, making it a great place to bring children. It provides a romantic and healing experience of the deep blue sea, with a rich variety of marine life, perfect for taking photos. The venue is clean and tidy, with fun interactive activities and lively marine creatures – a great place to take kids.

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.