Hefei travel guide — where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Hefei, Anhui, China.
Historical timeline
Key moments that shaped Hefei.
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Battle of Xiao Yao Ford: Cao Cao's general Zhang Liao holds Hefei against Sun Quan; the battle is commemorated at Xiaoyaojin Park.
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2
Life of Bao Zheng, born in Hefei, a Northern Song official remembered as a symbol of justice and incorruptibility.
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In the first year of the Hongwu era, Hefei is made the seat of Luzhou Prefecture.
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Life of Li Hongzhang, born in Hefei, a leading Qing statesman of the self-strengthening movement.
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5
Taiping forces defeat the Xiang Army at the Battle of Sanhe, in the area of today's Sanhe Ancient Town.
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6
Communist forces launch the Crossing the Yangtze Campaign; the Front Committee directed it from the Yaogang area of Hefei's Feidong County.
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Hefei replaces Anqing as the capital of Anhui Province.
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The University of Science and Technology of China relocates to Hefei from Beijing, anchoring the city's science-and-technology identity.
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9
Hefei's resident population passes 10 million (about 10.005 million).
Historical sites
Places where Hefei's past comes alive.
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Bao Gong Park (Memorial Temple of Lord Bao)
Where: Hefei
Admission: Free with real-name advance reservation
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Former Residence of Li Hongzhang
Where: Hefei
Admission: Free
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Xiaoyaojin Park
Where: Hefei
Admission: Free
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Sanhe Ancient Town
Where: Hefei
Admission: CNY 50 ($7.46)
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Anhui Museum (New Hall)
Where: Hefei
Admission: Free
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Hefei Crossing the Yangtze Campaign Memorial Hall
Where: Hefei
Admission: Free