Hefei

Hefei is the capital of Anhui province, China. A prefecture-level city, it is the political, economic, and cultural center of Anhui. Its population was 9,369,881 as of the 2020 census. Its built-up (or metro) area is made up of four urban districts plus Feidong, Feixi and Changfeng counties being urbanized, and was home to 7,754,481 inhabitants. Located in the central portion of the province, it borders Huainan to the north, Chuzhou to the northeast, Wuhu to the southeast, Tongling to the south, Anqing to the southwest and Lu'an to the west. A natural hub of communications, Hefei is situated to the north of Chao Lake and stands on a low saddle crossing the northeastern extension of the Dabie Mountains, which forms the divide between the Huai and Yangtze rivers.

Climate

Hefei features a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Hefei's annual average temperature is 16.6 °C (61.9 °F). Its annual precipitation is just slightly over 1,000 millimetres (39 in), being heavier from May through August. Winters are damp and cold, with January lows dipping just below freezing and January averaging 2.8 °C (37.0 °F). The city sees irregular snowfalls that rarely turn significant. Occasional cold spells from Siberia that usually happen during winter months such as December, January, February. Sometimes November and March which can bring snow and heavier snowfall. (Springs are generally relatively pleasant if somewhat erratic. Summers are hot and humid, with a July average of 28.6 °C (83.5 °F). In the months of June, July, August, and often September, daily temperatures can reach or surpass 37 °C (99 °F) with high humidity levels being the norm. Autumn in Hefei sees a gradual cooling and drying. With monthly percent possible sunshine ranging from 35 percent in March to 50 percent in August, the city receives 1,868 hours of bright sunshine annually.

Sites of interest

Chao Lake, is the largest lake in Anhui and one of the five major freshwater lakes in China.

Sanhe Town, ancient town which has a history of more than 2,500 years.

Xiaoyaojin Park, a public park sitting on the ancient site of the Battle of Xiaoyao Ford.

Temple of Lord Bao, built in 1066 near the tomb of Lord Bao.

Li Hongzhang's Former Residence, built in the late 19th century and fully restored by the 1990s.

Hui Garden(Opened to the public in September 2001)

Children's Welfare Institute (a.k.a. "Social Welfare Institute"), children's orphanage

Anhui Laomingguang Stadium, the home ground of Anhui Jiufang, but also used for other public sporting events.

Hefei Olympic Sports Center Stadium, football stadium with a capacity of 60,000 people

Hefei Grand Theatre, opera house

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