Anqing Travel Guide


Anqing City,located in the southwest section of Anhui, neighbors Tongling, lu'an, Wuhu and Chizhou within the province, is separated from Jiangxi Province by the Yangtze River and Hubei Province by the Dabie Mountains. Anqing City is regarded as the 'hometown' of Huangmei Opera and Hui Opera. Huangmei Opera is the local opera of Anhui and one of the most popular local operas in China. Hui Opera is an important contributor to the Beijing Opera.
Facts of Anqing
Chinese Name: 安庆市 (ān qìng shì)
Population: 6,060,000 
Area: 15,398 square kilometers (5,945 square miles) 
Administrative Division: 3 districts (Yingjiang District, Daguan Ditrict, Suburban District); 7 counties (Huaining, Zongyang, Qianshan, Taihu, Susong, Wangjiang, Yuexi); 1 county-level city (Tongcheng) 
Seat of the City Government: 2, Shifu Lu, Daguan District,Anqing City

History of Anqing
During the Eastern Zhou Dynasty (770BC-221BC), it was the seat of the ancient Wan Kingdom from which the abbreviation of Anhui Province, Wan, was derived. It has been a prominent city since the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). The old city was first built in 1217 and is about 800 hundred years old.   


What to see in Anqing?
Anqing City has medium and low height mountains distributed across the northeast, plains and bottomland in the southeast. Hills and lakes are distributed in the central part of the city.  Here lists top attractions in Anqing.

Tianzhu Mountain Yingjiang Temple Xiaogu Mountain

Whent to visit Anqing?
It lies in the north subtropical humid climatic zone, with distinct monsoon and four seasons. Its annual average temperature ranges from approximately 14.5 to 16.6℃ (58.1-68.9℉). Like many other cities in South China, the weather will be greatly affected by the plum rain season in summer.  
It is the best time to visit Anqing in Spring and Autumn.


How to get to Anqing?
By Air: Tianzhushan Airport is located about 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) north of the city proper. At present, there are flights directly to Guangzhou as well as multi-destination flights like Guangzhou-Anqing-Jingdezhen-Guangzhou. The ticket booking office in downtown is located at 175, Linghu Nan Lu, Yingjiang District. 
By Bus: It has two principal bus stations, Anqing Bus Station in 56, Yicheng Lu and Linghu Bus Station in 176, Linghu Nan Lu. Buses to Hefei depart every few minutes. The trip takes approximately three hours.


Anqing Travel Tips
Useful Telephone Numbers:
Tourist Complaints: 0556-5542742 
Weather Forecast: 121
Zip Code Inquiry: 184
Bank of China: 72, Longshan Lu, Yingjiang District
China Post Office: 62, Mozi Xiang, Yingjiang District
Special Local Products:
ozi crisp cakes, Huyumei Horsebean Spicy catsup, tea, Huaining tribute cakes 


 
 
 
Yingjiang Temple


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