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Trip.Best Popular Best Things to Do in Anhui [2024]

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Updated Oct 2024
  • top_1
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    4.8/5
    43580 reviews
    From13.45
    taCommentScoreUrl3128 review
    "Wuyue returns not to see the mountains, Huangshan returns not to see the mountains. Huangshan is well-deserved, but unfortunately the fog is shrouded on October 6, and I don't know the true face of Huangshan! Come again next time you have a chance. In addition, Huangshan Scenic Area is large, at 9 o'clock, the south gate Yuping cableway goes up the mountain, and the north gate Taiping cableway goes down the mountain, and Tiandu Peak and Xihai have not gone, which is not suitable for the elderly to play."
    Huangshan.Mount Huangshan
    >100 km from downtown
    Featured in 2024 Asia 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights: World Heritage Site | Global Geopark | Peculiar pines | Queer rocks | Sea of clouds | Hot springs
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  • top_2
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    4.5/5
    33460 reviews
    From98.77
    taCommentScoreUrl596 review
    "The scenery is still very pleasant, very very very film, the scenery in the alley is a little bit awkward to Jinan, but the water quality here is far worse than Jinan."
    Yi County.In Hongcun scenic area
    >100 km from downtown
    No.2 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Anhui
    Highlights: Hongcun Scenic Area is a typical Huizhou ancient village, and renowned as a “village of Chinese paintings.” Visit Hongcun to see the ancient irrigation system, including its lakes Yuezhao (Moon Pond) and Nanhu (South Lake). Visitors can also observe the “three carvings” of Huizhou: brick carving, stone carving, and wood carving. With the same detail as paper cutting, the human landscape blends perfectly with the natural landscape. The scene is perfect for visiting students of art to sketch.
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  • top_3
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    4.7/5
    12838 reviews
    From22.65
    "Ok, the transportation is convenient, it is very convenient to drive for a long time, otherwise you will have to buy tickets one way. Go directly to the door, and there are many people in Jiuhua Street in a few sections. You can go to the temple to burn incense, and then take the car to the rooftop cable car, or continue to take a walk down. Flower platform down by car directly to the entrance of the scenic spot."
    Qingyang
    >100 km from downtown
    No.4 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Anhui
    Highlights: Mount Jiuhua is located within Chizhou, Anhui Province. It is a scenic mountain area characterized by Buddhist culture and natural and archaeological sights. Mount Jiuhua is one of the four great Buddhist mountains in China and was among the first group of tourist attractions to receive a national 5A designation. It is the first location in China to receive both a natural and cultural heritage designation and is the focal point of the popular “two mountains and one lake” Anhui travel itinerary.
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    Xidi

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    4.5/5
    7763 reviews
    From98.77
    "I didn’t see any beauty, it was very different from the picture promotion, the commercialization was serious, the house was very old, the environment was not good, I wanted to see that the architectural style was all selling things, there was no decent building to see, except for a few big attractions"
    Yi County.Xidi scenic area
    >100 km from downtown
    No.1 of Night Attractions in Anhui
    Highlights: With the Huangshan Mountains to the north and Mount Qiyun to the south, Xidi is a bright pearl strung between two amazing tourism sites. Transportation is extremely convenient. This place has at least three hundred Ming- and Qing-era residences. Among these, 124 are completely preserved. Another name for the village is "Households of the Garden of Eden". The buildings feature three kinds of carvings, including carved brick, carved stone and carved wood. The craftsmanship is all first-class. The flowers, branches and leaves of the carvings look exceptionally true to life. Many students from the Academy of Fine Arts come here to practice landscape painting and it is also a favorite gathering place for photography lovers.
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    4.4/5
    2635 reviews
    taCommentScoreUrl72 review
    "Chengkan has beautiful scenery and is surrounded by mountains and rivers. The old buildings, temples, archways, etc. in the scenic area are all historical witnesses, and you can learn about the local history and culture. Compared with Hongcun Xidi, Chengkan is more niche, and the commercial atmosphere is relatively weak. It is simple and quiet. It is a good place to go."
    Huangshan
    >100 km from downtown
    No.5 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Anhui
    Highlights: Chengkan is located 31 kilometers north of Tunxi District, Huangshan. Its layout is in accordance with yin, yang and 8 diagrams. The scenery is not inferior to Hong Village, but not its reputation. But if you prefer less crowd, it is the place for you. There are many 3-story buildings from the Ming Dynasty that were described as “high-rises” at that time, as well as rare buildings dating back to the Song and Yuan Dynasties.
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    4.6/5
    3909 reviews
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrl27 review
    "Antique, worth a visit, parking is quite convenient, National Day, people are better than expected, a little blocked at night, but the traffic police quickly to maintain order, keep the traffic unblocked, the overall feeling is OK."
    Feixi
    34.4 km from downtown
    No.3 of Night Attractions in Anhui
    Highlights: Sanhe Ancient Town lies about 40 kilometers south of the Hefei city area. It gets its name from its three rivers: Fengle, River, Hangbu River, and Xiaonan River. The ancient town's development was driven by the wharves on the three rivers. It has over 2,500 years of history: in the Spring and Autumn period it was called Que'an; it became known as Sanhe during the Ming dynasty. In 1858 during the Taiping Rebellion, Chen Yucheng and Li Xiucheng scored a massive defeat over the Qing army, which became known as The Great Victory at Sanhe. Sanhe's old street is paved with stones worn smooth by hundreds of years of people and vehicles. The street is flanked by distinctive Hui-style buildings. The walls of a number of these were directly laid in exposed brick. The upturned eaves of the horse head walls of these buildings are far more exaggerated than those in Hongcun or Xidi.
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    4.7/5
    3540 reviews
    From18.4
    taCommentScoreUrl6 review
    "Very beautiful, take the ropeway at 8:20 in the morning, there are not many people, the car drives from Tianzhu Mountain Ski Resort to the Dalongwo cableway, saving the bus cost, deliberately walked for an extra hour, sitting on the Shepherd River cableway, very worth the experience"
    Qianshan
    >100 km from downtown
    Highlights: Picturesque Tianzhu Mountain is a UNESCO global geopark that delights with its strangeness and uniqueness. Here, you can climb mountain peaks to enjoy looking out at Tianzhu Mountain, walk the astounding “Azure Dragon’s Back,” go see the “ancient village at a strategic pass,” or explore the Mystery Valley. You can also look out over the lovely Liandan Lake. Tianzhu Peak rises from the heights of Tianzhu Mountain. The “heavenly pillar” cannot be climbed and can only be viewed from a distance. However, mist hides the peak for nearly half the year, so whether you are able to see it will depend on your luck.
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    4.0/5
    1971 reviews
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    taCommentScoreUrl30 review
    "Huizhou History Museum - Nanxun Building - Huizhou Mansion - Ancient City Wall - Xuguo Shifang - Huiyuan - Doushan Street - Yuliang Ancient Town (Yuliang Street, Yuliangba) ·⭕️ Key punch card 1️⃣ Huizhou History Museum has a two-story museum on the right side of the ancient city, which introduces the history of Huizhou in detail. Visit the museum first, and then visit the ancient city will have a more substitutional feeling. 2️⃣ Huizhou Mansion - Huizhou Mansion, built in the late Yuan and early Ming Dynasty. During the years of Yining (6173 ️⃣ Xu Guoshifang, also known as the University Shifang, was located in the Ming Dynasty for thousands of years. It is the only eight-legged archway in China, known as the "Triumph of the East". 4️⃣ Huiyuan is on the north side of Shifang, Renhe Building, Ancient Stage, Jade Belt Bridge, etc., ancient style and ancient charm, is a good place for Hanfu to punch in. 5️⃣ Doushan Street is interested in Huizhou architecture, don't miss it here. A 300-meter-long Millennium Ancient Street, with Huizhou Wang's family house, Yang's compound, ancient private Xujia Hall, Pan's compound, etc., is the settlement of ancient Huizhou merchants, no less than a Huizhou architectural museum. 6️⃣ Zhongshan Lane is the highest alley in the ancient city of Huizhou. It can be reached directly to the top of the mountain. Don't look at the small alley, it can be all deep houses. 7️⃣ Yuliang Street has a history of more than 1200 years and is known as the "Source of Huishang". Yuliang Ancient Street is surrounded by mountains and rivers. The whole street is paved with all kinds of pebbles, and there are shops on both sides. Ancient temples, ancient houses, and ancient temples can be seen along the street. ·"
    She County
    >100 km from downtown
    No.2 of Night Attractions in Anhui
    Highlights: Huizhou Ancient City is located in Ji County, on the north shore of the Lian River. Originally constructed during the Qin dynasty, it became the site of the Huizhou government after the Tang Dynasty. Come here and you can enjoy the
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    󰺂7.1
    4.6/5
    3555 reviews
    From16.7
    taCommentScoreUrl42 review
    "I went there on October 6th, there were not many people, and the traffic in the scenic spot was very powerful. There was fog that day, and some scenery was not seen. Because I was with children, I only played around on the mountain. The general cliff, the campfire platform and the couple peak were very beautiful. Have the opportunity to go back."
    Jinzhai
    >100 km from downtown
    No.7 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Anhui
    Highlights: Tiantangzhai is located where Anhui’s Jinzhai County and Hubei's Luotian County meet and is one of the major attractions of the Dabie Mountains. The scenic area is named after the main peak, Tiantangzhai, which is also called Tiantang Summit. It is the second highest summit in the Dabie Mountains and serves as the divide between the Yangtze and Huai River watersheds. One reason to visit Tiantangzhai is to hike and breathe the fresh air. Another reason is to see the waterscapes and waterfalls. The water quality is pristine, and if you watch carefully, you may discover a rare giant salamander.
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    󰺂7.1
    4.6/5
    3148 reviews
    From49.53
    taCommentScoreUrl25 review
    "Qiyun Mountain, with the neglected beauty of the beautiful scenery must Danxia landform, Tang Bohu true monument engraved this mountain Taoism open mountain nose, is Shandong Mingdao "Yanqixia", kind small ring line, central ring line, large ring line, but hesitation a little, is to the big ring line disrespect!"
    Xiuning
    >100 km from downtown
    No.8 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Anhui
    Highlights: Qiyun Mountain has been active since the Tang Dynasty, and some spectacular cliff carvings can be seen on the mountain. The Danxia landform has brought a rounded red mountain to Qiyun Mountain, which is in sharp contrast with the verdant vegetation on the mountain.Qiyun Mountain is 33 kilometers west of Huangshan City, with an altitude of 585 meters. The mountain is not high, but it is relatively large. It is divided into four areas: Yuehua Street Attraction, Loushanglou Attraction, Yunyan Lake Attraction, and Hengjiang Attraction. If you think it is "just a small mountain", you have only visited the Yuehua Street Attraction, which is the essence of the front mountain, and this is the content of a one-day tour; for a two-day tour, you can first visit the Yuehua Street Attraction, and on the second day you can go to the Loushanglou Attraction on the back mountain; as for the Yunyan Lake Attraction, it is too far away and generally no tourists go there.The hiking trail of Qiyun Mountain is at Dengfeng Bridge, 600 meters away from the lower station of the cable car. When taking a bus to Qiyun Mountain, you must tell the driver where you want to get off. It takes about an hour to walk up the mountain to reach the upper station of the cable car. It is recommended to take the cable car when going up the mountain, so that you can enjoy the rural scenery below the mountain. When you get out of the upper station of the cable car to Feiyun Pavilion, remember to look back at the mountain below. The best time to visit Qiyun Mountain is when the rape flowers bloom in April. The golden flower fields and the Hui-style villages with white walls and black tiles are like a Chinese painting.The main attraction in the front mountain is the cliff carvings, with the Zhenxian Cave House being the most spectacular. There are caves all over the cliffs, with the four characters "天开神秀" written on the top. In the caves, there are various gods and immortals. From the top of the cliff, there is a pearl spring dripping into the clear pool below the cliff. Then walk to Yuehua Street. At the end of the street, through the doorway is a gourd-shaped stone archway "Xiao Hutian", and you will reach a cave. If you look carefully at the top of the cave, you will see footprints left by dinosaurs in ancient times. It takes about half an hour to climb from Yuehua Street to the peak of Qiyun Mountain.Most tourists return to Yuehua Street. If you want to go to the back mountain, you can stay in Yuehua Street for one night, otherwise you will not have enough time. Yuehua Street is a village on the mountainside with limited reception capacity. Although there are not many tourists staying in the mountain, it is better to make reservations in advance. There are also old houses in hotels with better conditions, such as the century-old Changsheng Building. The accommodation conditions are average, but you can see the sea of clouds in front of the building.Walking from the front mountain to Yuehua Street, there is Xianglu Peak on the right hand side. It is the representative of all the peaks of Qiyun Mountain because of its exquisite shape. There is a pavilion on the top of the peak. There is a road leading to the top of the peak from Zhenxian Cave Mansion, but the road is not easy to walk. It is recommended to put the luggage at the accommodation on Yuehua Street and then go back to the mountain climbing place. If you don’t know where to climb, you can ask the hotel owner or villagers in detail. Don’t climb on rainy days because the road is slippery.The next day, we went upstairs in the back mountain. There were no supply stations along the way, so we had to prepare enough water and dry food. After watching the sunrise on the peak in the morning, we returned to Yuehua Street and headed towards Yuxu Palace. There was a fork in the road leading to Fangla Village. If you have good stamina and can run fast, you can go and take a look. Otherwise, it is recommended to go straight upstairs. We walked in the mountains and could no longer see the scenery below the mountain. There were very few people along the way, and it felt like "the whole mountain is yours."On the way, you will pass the downhill road leading to the bamboo raft dock. If there is a mountain guard on duty at the pavilion at the intersection, you can leave your luggage there and pick it up when you come back from here. Going forward, you will encounter another fork in the road. The right side leads to the reservoir, and the left side with the covered bridge is the correct road. When you reach the upper floor, you can see the naturally formed upper and lower layers of caves. Backpackers will set up tents here. The terrain is flat and can shelter from wind and rain.Go down the mountain from the road leading to the bamboo raft pier, and take a bamboo raft to drift all the way to Dengfeng Bridge. Dengfeng Bridge is a stone bridge built during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. On the other side is a Hui-style village. When the rape flowers bloom, the scenery in this area is no less beautiful than those popular rape flower viewing spots in Anhui and Wuyuan.When the golden sun sets and the night falls, the town of Qiyun is brightly lit and bustling. Qiyun iron flowers bloom in the sky, bringing romance; fish lanterns parade in the streets with the blessings of Huizhou for 600 years; standing on the Dengfeng Bridge, you can also see the 100-meter golden dragon winding forward with fireworks all over the sky. As a new landmark for Huangshan night tours, Qiyun Mountain Resort has created the [Baiyue Night Carefree] special night tour IP, introducing a number of intangible cultural heritage interpretations, and highly presenting the thousand-year folk romance through the inheritance and innovation of intangible cultural heritage skills, helping the development of Huangshan's night tour economy, promoting the continuous renewal of Huangshan's night tour forms, and bringing tourists a beautiful holiday life with fireworks and nights.
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FAQ

What Best Things to Do are there in Anhui?
These are all Best Things to Do in Anhui:Huangshan Scenic Area, Hongcun Village, Jiuhuashan, Xidi, Cheng Kan
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Anhui?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Anhui include:Huangshan Scenic Area:4.8, Hongcun Village:4.5, Jiuhuashan:4.7, Xidi:4.5, Cheng Kan:4.4
At what locations in Anhui can Best Things to Do in Anhui be found?
The Best Things to Do in Anhui are mainly located in:Huangshan Scenic Area:Huangshan, Hongcun Village:Yi County, Jiuhuashan:Qingyang, Xidi:Yi County, Cheng Kan:Huangshan
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