Hefei

合肥|HistoryMuseumsCity WalkMountains

At a Glance

Visa Policy
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Best Season
Spring and autumn for historic streets, lake trips, museums and mountain walking; heat, rain and opening times affect outdoor routes
Climate
Humid subtropical climate with hot, wet summers and weather-sensitive lake and mountain routes

Top Attractions

01Historic Walk

Anhui Museum (New Hall)

安徽博物院(新馆)

All Ages

Admission

Free entry; reservation is required on weekends and public holidays, while non-holiday Tuesday–Friday allows entry without a reservation after security checks.

Typical Visit

1.5–2 hours for the key galleries; 3–4 hours for a full visit.

02Historic Walk

Sanhe Ancient Town

三河古镇

All Ages

Admission

The town streets are free; paid attractions, combination passes and boats are charged separately. Reference passes are CNY 50 for four attractions and CNY 65 for five attractions.

Typical Visit

1–2 hours for the free walking route; 3–4 hours with paid attractions, dusk and a night boat.

03Historic Walk

Bao Gong Temple

包公祠

All Ages

Admission

Free entry; real-name reservation through the official Bao Park WeChat account is required.

Typical Visit

1–1.5 hours for Bao Gong Temple and Qingfeng Pavilion; 2.5–3 hours for the full park route.

04Historic Walk

Xiaoyaojin Park

逍遥津公园

All Ages

Admission

Free park entry; the Three Kingdoms History and Culture Museum, flight cinema, pet park, amusement facilities, and temporary activities may charge separately.

Typical Visit

1–1.5 hours for the main historical areas and lake views; 2–3 hours with the amusement area or an evening visit.

05Historic Walk

Mingjiao Temple

明教寺

All Ages

Admission

Reference ticket price: CNY 10 per person, purchased on site; no reservation is required.

Typical Visit

20–30 minutes for a quick visit; 40–60 minutes with the Roof Well, Jiaonu Pavilion and courtyard details.

06Historic Walk

Memorial Hall of the Crossing-the-Yangtze Campaign

渡江战役纪念馆

All Ages

Admission

Free entry; no reservation is currently required.

Typical Visit

1–1.5 hours for the main highlights; 2–3 hours with all six exhibition areas and optional experiences.

07City Guide

Laoshan Island

姥山岛

All Ages

Admission

No separate island admission ticket; a round-trip boat ticket is required. Reference fares: CNY 60 for a tour boat and CNY 75 for a speedboat.

Typical Visit

2–2.5 hours for the quick route; 3–4 hours with the fishing village and island paths.

08City Guide

Zipeng Mountain National Forest Park

紫蓬山国家森林公园

All Ages

Admission

The park gate is free; the sightseeing bus and Xilu Temple incense offering are charged separately. Reference fares: CNY 15 one way/CNY 25 return for the bus and about CNY 10 at Xilu Temple.

Typical Visit

2–2.5 hours for the short bus-up and walk-down route; 3–4 hours for the full route.

09Historic Walk

Anhui Museum of Celebrities

安徽名人馆

All Ages

Admission

Free entry; no reservation is currently required.

Typical Visit

1.5–2 hours for the main route; 2.5–3 hours with the Hui merchant street, scene reconstructions and the science-and-education gallery.

10City Guide

Dashushan Scenic Area

大蜀山风景区

All Ages

Admission

Free entry; no reservation is required. Kaifu Temple has its own opening arrangements.

Typical Visit

1–1.5 hours for the summit route; 2–3 hours with Kaifu Temple and Banbian Street.

11Historic Walk

Luzhou Prefecture City God Temple

庐州府城隍庙

All Ages

Admission

Free entry; if Sihui Tower is open for climbing, it may require a separate ticket of about CNY 5 per person.

Typical Visit

30–60 minutes for the core buildings; 1–2 hours with the additional halls and surrounding commercial streets.