Overview
Anhui is an inland province in eastern China, bridging the Yangtze and Huai rivers. It is known for Huangshan (Yellow Mountain), Huizhou culture and a deep scholarly tradition.
Province
Anhui
安徽省 · Capital: 合肥
Map & Prefectures
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Prefecture-level cities
Hefei合肥Wuhu芜湖Bengbu蚌埠Huainan淮南Ma'anshan马鞍山Huaibei淮北Tongling铜陵Anqing安庆Huangshan City黄山Chuzhou滁州Fuyang阜阳Suzhou宿州Lu'an六安Bozhou亳州Chizhou池州Xuancheng宣城
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Geography
Anhui rises from the plains of the north to the misty peaks of Huangshan in the south. The Yangtze and Huai rivers divide it into distinct northern, central and southern cultural zones.
History
The birthplace of the Zhou dynasty's Tran and a core of the Chu culture, Anhui later became the home of the Huizhou (Hui) merchants who dominated Chinese commerce in the Ming–Qing era.
Culture
Anhui gave China the Huangmei opera, the Huizhou architectural style (white walls, black tiles), and the philosophic schools of Zhu Xi and Dai Zhen.
Cuisine
Anhui cuisine (Hui cai) is one of the eight great traditions, favoring wild mountain herbs, braised and smoked foods—stewed turtle, Li Hongzhang hodgepodge, and salty preserved vegetables.
Highlights
Highlights: Huangshan (Yellow Mountain), the ancient villages of Hongcun and Xidi, and the Jiuhua Mountain Buddhist holy site.