Hechai 1972
A cultural and creative park converted from a prison, full of nostalgic photo spots and even a small train you can ride.
49% recommend
Hefei
24.8°7-day forecastHefei
Today9/10
24.8°
17.6°
Fri9/11
24.8°
20.2°
Sat9/12
26.4°
19.5°
Sun9/13
26.6°
20.0°
Mon9/14
27.6°
20.4°
Tue9/15
25.7°
20.3°
Wed9/16
27.6°
19.5°
Today
High
24.8°
Low
17.6°
Wind
7.9
Humidity
78%
Hefei travel guide
Hefei is an underrated gem of a city, with both deep historical roots and highly walkable creative parks and down-to-earth night-market food. Here is a classic 2-day, 1-night itinerary for sightseeing and eating, with no unnecessary detours and most attractions free!
Classic 2-Day, 1-Night Itinerary
- Day 1 (Arts, Culture, Museums, and Night Views): Arrive and check in in the morning. In the afternoon, head to Hechai 1972 Cultural and Creative Park for industrial-style photos, then visit the new Anhui Museum to learn about Hui culture. At dusk, enjoy the city night view at Swan Lake, and in the evening go straight to Leijie Street to eat your way through the night-market snacks.
- Day 2 (Old-City Historic Sites and City Walk): In the morning, visit Bao Park to experience Jiangnan-style gardens. At noon, eat at Luzhou Roast Duck Restaurant and pick up Zhanji peach crisps on Huaihe Road Pedestrian Street. In the afternoon, tour Li Hongzhang’s Former Residence. At dusk, stroll through Xiaoyaojin Park and watch the sunset, then have an authentic Anhui cuisine dinner before heading home.
Must-Visit Attractions
Hefei’s attractions are mainly free city parks, museums, and cultural and creative parks, making it ideal for relaxed sightseeing and food-hopping.
Xiaoyaojin Park
An ancient Three Kingdoms battlefield where you can watch molten-iron flower performances, stroll for free, and feel a sense of Chinese-style romance.
48% recommend
Bao Park
Built to commemorate the upright official Bao Gong, it blends Jiangnan garden style with red walls and dark-tiled roofs; Qingfeng Pavilion offers city views.
38% recommend
Leijie Street
A lively night market packed with snacks, making it Hefei’s food paradise.
35% recommend
Li Hongzhang’s Former Residence
A typical late-Qing Jianghuai residence, with carved beams, painted rafters, corridors, and wooden upper floors that show its former grandeur.
29% recommend
Must-Eat Foods and Shops
Hefei is a paradise for carbs and good food, and its local milk tea and night-market snacks are absolutely not to be missed.
Kawanka
The Huizhou fermented-rice drink is refreshing without being sour, and the water chestnut balls are glutinous outside and crisp inside. These are signature must-tries.
42% recommend
Luzhou Taitai
An affordable Anhui restaurant recommended by locals, with an average spend under 50 yuan per person. The crispy eggplant is crunchy outside and soft inside, while the stinky mandarin fish is tender and flavorful.
33% recommend
Luzhou Roast Duck Restaurant
The duck-fat sesame flatbread is flaky and crisp, while the red bean paste is thick, fragrant, and sweet. These are famous intangible-cultural-heritage snacks of Hefei.
22% recommend
Zhanji
The butter peach crisps are crunchy without shedding crumbs, and the mochi is soft and chewy. This is a childhood flavor for Hefei locals.
21% recommend
Lao Xiang Ji
From chicken farming to the dining table, it offers homestyle flavors in a clean, hygienic setting, making it a hidden-gem canteen for office workers.
18% recommend
Transportation and Pitfall-Avoidance Tips
- Transportation: Hefei South Railway Station is the best choice for high-speed rail, with full coverage by Metro Lines 1, 4, and 5. From the airport, you can take the S1 metro line or an airport bus into the city. Most downtown attractions can be reached by metro or taxi, and the starting fare is enough to get you to many places.
- Accommodation: The best areas to stay are around Huaihe Road Pedestrian Street or Bao Park, both near metro hubs and surrounded by snacks. Choose the MixC area if you want to visit shopping malls. Students making a transfer can consider staying near Hefei South Railway Station.
- Pitfalls to Avoid: Ignore unlicensed taxis and guesthouses that approach you at scenic-area entrances. Museums and Li Hongzhang’s Former Residence get crowded on weekends, so be sure to book 7 days in advance. Hefei is rather hot and humid in July and August, so take precautions against the heat.
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Hefei (Anhui) temperature on 2026-09-10: high about 24.8°, low about 17.6°, overcast. Today's detail plus a seven-day trend and a comparison with other cities in the province. Updated daily; not an official warning.