2025 Hefei Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in February)

💞Hefei in77 Intime recently held its grand opening, attracting many visitors. Upon entering the mall, visitors are greeted by the HAHA LULU exhibition at the entrance. This exhibition, themed around beautiful gourds, features innovative and unique designs that showcase the visual charm of gourds. There is also a themed coffee bar at the back of the exhibition area, perfect for visitors to enjoy and savor. ❤The red hoodie statue in the first-floor lobby has become a popular photo spot, with many people taking pictures there. This uniquely designed statue has become a landmark of the mall. 💋The mall offers a wide range of dining options, including both international brands like Xinbailu and local specialty restaurants like Luzhou Taitai, catering to different tastes. 🍭The mall also offers a wide range of shopping brands, providing a variety of products for customers to choose from. ❄However, the mall's restrooms seem to be somewhat lacking, giving the impression of being converted from the original mall, which does not quite match Intime's usual taste. We hope the mall management will address this issue and make improvements soon. 🔥Overall, the opening of Hefei in77 Intime provides a new shopping and leisure destination for residents, and is worth a visit.

Many people say that Hefei is a tourist desert and not fun at all. But in fact, I think this city is quite nice to visit. You don't have to worry about crowds wherever you go, and it's suitable for reverse tourism. So, it's a seriously underrated treasure city. 🚶[Two-Day Travel Route] • Day 1: Lei Street ➠ Hechai 1972 ➠ European Street ➠ Hui Garden ➠ Anhui Museum ➠ Back to Hotel • Day 2: Swan Lake Park ➠ New Granary ➠ Bao Park ➠ Xiaoyaojin Park ➠ Yangtze River 180 Art District ➠ Shiguang Bookstore ➊ Lei Street This street is full of Anhui's specialty foods, and friends from other places can experience the unique charm of Anhui cuisine here. ➋ Hechai 1972 A cultural district transformed from a prison, with many shops and a literary atmosphere for taking photos. ➌ European Street Come here to experience European romance. It's a great place to take photos. ➍ Hui Garden It has 16 city pavilions with different styles from Anhui, and is worth a visit. ➎ Anhui Museum I really like it here. You can see many cute cultural relics, and you can get free stamps on the second floor. ➏ Swan Lake Park You can take photos of the "three-piece set" of Hefei here, and the night view is beautiful. ➐ New Granary As a new landmark of the city, there are photo spots everywhere, and you can take beautiful photos from any angle. ➑ Bao Park It is said to have been built to commemorate Bao Zheng, an honest official of the Northern Song Dynasty, and consists of several small attractions. ➒ Xiaoyaojin Park This is the site of the famous "Battle of Xiaoyaojin" between Sun Quan and Cao Cao during the Three Kingdoms period, and is also a place where ordinary people often come to take a walk. ➓ Yangtze River 180 Art District The black and white "Hefei" wall in Picture 1 is here, and many tourists come here to take photos. ⓫ Shiguang Bookstore Located in the Yangtze River 180 Art District, it is a very well-designed bookstore.

I have been to Anhui several times, but this is my first time to Hefei. This is not a traditional tourist city. It doesn't have expensive prices, but it has many niche attractions. After experiencing it, I found that this place is really not a tourist desert. I came back and organized this detailed check-in travel guide. Follow it, you won't be crowded, and you'll get smooth photos.👏 - 🚶♀【My 2 Days 1 Night Travel Route】 Day❶ Changjiang 180 Art District ➠ Huaihai Road Pedestrian Street ➠ Intime Center ➠ Le Street Day❷ Hechai 1972 ➠ Swan Lake Park ➠ Return Trip - 📸【Photo Spots Sharing】 P2: Changjiang 180 Art District, check-in Hefei sign P3: 10th floor of Intime Center Phase II, Hefei version of the "London Eye" P4: Love Elf Tree on Le Street, very cute P5: Hechai 1972, Prison Break Panda on the outer wall of the gate P6: Hechai 1972 circular fortress, red brick old building with a beautiful reflection P7: Intersection of Maoyin Road and Longtu Road, this road faces Anhui Radio and Television Center P8: Le Street lights up at seven o'clock, the ancient commercial street has a different atmosphere under the night P9: Swan Lake Viewing Platform, the Tianshu Building with the sparkling lake is very healing P10-12: Hechai 1972, the entire cultural and creative park has many photo spots - I have already made the strategy route. Follow my route and copy the homework!!! Take two days to experience the delicious and fun Hefei~

🌟【Must-Visit Attractions】🌟 Stepping into Binhu National Forest Park is like entering a vivid ecological painting. The top recommendation is to take a ride on the forest train for a tour around, passing through dense woods with picturesque scenery that refreshes the mind and spirit. Don't forget to stroll along the wetland boardwalk, observe migratory birds up close, and feel the harmonious coexistence of nature. The bird-watching tower offers an excellent viewpoint to see the entire park's greenery at a glance, making it the perfect choice for photography enthusiasts. 📍【Detailed Address】📍 Binhu National Forest Park is located on the north shore of Chaohu Lake in Baohe District, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China. It covers a vast area and is a precious green lung in the city. 🚗【Transportation Tips】🚗 Starting from downtown Hefei, you can opt to drive via Huizhou Avenue directly to the park entrance, which takes about 40 minutes. Public transportation is also convenient; take the subway Line 1 to Jiulianwei Station, then transfer to a bus to reach the park, which takes about 1 hour in total, adding a green mood to your low-carbon travel. 🍴【Food Recommendations】🍴 After touring, why not try some local specialties? Recommended are Chaohu silverfish soup, which is incredibly fresh and nutritious; Luzhou roast duck, with crispy skin and tender meat, rich in soy sauce flavor; and hairy tofu, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a unique taste. Dining in an eco-restaurant near the park allows you to enjoy delicious food while admiring the natural scenery through the floor-to-ceiling windows, which is extremely pleasant. 🏞️【Recommended Nearby Attractions】🏞️ After visiting Binhu National Forest Park, you can continue to explore the surrounding natural and cultural landscapes. Hefei Wildlife Park is not far away and is a great destination for family trips; Sanhe Ancient Town attracts many visitors with its profound historical and cultural heritage and waterside scenery. Stroll through the ancient town and appreciate the unique charm of Hui-style architecture. If you want to get close to nature, the vast lake view of Chaohu Scenic Area is also not to be missed. 🍂In this urban oasis, Binhu National Forest Park, with its unique ecological charm, has become an ideal place to escape the hustle and bustle and embrace nature. Every breath seems to purify the soul, and every step feels like the most direct conversation with nature. Bring your family and friends for an impromptu green journey!🍂

This year, it's the second auspicious snowfall in Hefei. This snow is bigger than the one last Friday night. When you wake up early, the outside of the window is already a vast expanse of white. If you ask where is the best place to enjoy the snow in Hefei city, the snow scene of Kaifu Temple is definitely one of them. The snow scene and the red wall of the temple are really beautiful together, Under the usual unremarkable scene, it becomes very special after the snow. The snow is also the best time of the year in Kaifu Temple. Every time it snows, Kaifu Temple becomes very lively. There are photographers and models who come to take pictures everywhere. If you don't want to be crowded, it is recommended to go early~ Shooting location: Kaifu Zen Temple, Hefei Business hours: 7:00-16:30 Ticket price: 20r

Such a nice place to go for weekend relaxation. We love the infinity pool and the cleanliness of the entire area. The food is good; if you want barbecue, be sure to order in advance or, better yet, bring your own meat. Also, it's so hard to take a taxi or Didi from there so be sure to rent a car or book didi in advance. But overall, we like staying there, and we will definitely come back for the infinity pool and nature. #hefei #hefeicity #infinitypool #pool #poolview #weekend #weekendtrip #weekendgetaway #weekendrecommendations #anhui #anhuitravel #anhuiprovince #China #chinatravel #chinalife #chinadestinations #instatravel

This hotel apartment is located in Hefei city ,Anhui province .The rooms are well kept and neat . The reception area has a place for visitors to rest . Cost of rooms range from 160 RMB to 250 RMB per night depending on the type of room you want . it is not at the city center so if you prefer a more quiet area , then this place is perfect. The surrounding area is also neat and there are supermarkets and shops close by for your convenience.

Mesmerized by the unique and enchanted look of this old street situated in the capital and the largest City in Anhui province, Hefei! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 We came late so obviously there were a few people walking around which we found convenient in a way for us to enjoy the place. There are many restaurants in the area. I will surely visit here again to enjoy their food. 🫶🏼 #wecreate #hefeicity

Address - Hefei, Anhui Province, China Highlights - Hefei Streets Rating - 10/10 During winter and Autumn I have loved you more than ever! Address - Shipyard, Hefei, Anhui Province Highlights - The first time I heard shipyard, i thought like "woooww" and yes wow beers and happy hours and full small streets w foreigners every corner😎🫣🤭 Rating - 9/10 WANDA MALL is super amazing! That year was a blast in the past I would always go back to. These are just snaps from shanghai and hefei and some parts of the surrounding places of hefei. #thestreetsofhefei #shanghai #china2018 #amazingplacesinchina #thestreets

Location: Hefei city, Anhui province. Getting there: Take a one hour fast train from Nanjing and reach Hefei city. Name: Swan Lake Park of Hefei. This park is my favourite in Hefei. Surrounding the park is lots of shopping malls, theaters and five star hotels...We stayed in the Intercontinental hotel and had a view looking down onto the lake. The lake has a man-made beach where children can relax and play. Adults can enjoy the sun and the beautiful view. Who needs to go to Sanya!!! #hefei

How to Get There: Take Didi to Starbucks 1912; Nuova Sensa is the restaurant across the street. a wonderful menu at a very unusual restaurant that is also reasonably priced. The chicken poppers, fries, and chicken patas are all must-tries. My girlfriends and I also enjoyed a delicious afternoon tea of ginger lemon tea, which cost 30 rmb and had a wonderful, soothing flavor. They have a variety of wines and other beverages, so we will definitely return to try those. Note: a good place for insta pic too ❤️ #valentinescape #tripblazers #brunch #brunchspots #afternoontea #friends #foodie #food #tea #teatime #hefei #hefeicity #anhui #anhuitravel #china #chinatravel #chinalife#coffee #coffeeshop

One of the first places that I paid visit during my visit in Hefei, luckily during the spring festival the Entry for the temple is free to enter 🎏 once you pass the gate you can observe the temple itself which is by the river. Lord Bao (999-1062), named Bao Zheng, was a renowned officer in the Northern Song Dynasty (960 - 1127). He is well respected because of his excellent personality. Many temples were built to commemorate his death but the most famous temple between them is the Hefei memorial temple. The atmosphere here has chill vibe to it and it’s family-friendly place. #temple #Lord_bao_zheng #river #hefei

#newyearadventure 📍 Location: Hefei, Binhu area. Binhu is located about 30-35min from downtown and his known for its numerous parks. 🤩 Attractions: Beautiful big park where you can rent a boat. There’s also a man made beach and a very cool bird nest gallery. 💰 Cost : Free! (I’m not sure how much it is to rent a boat) #2023travelwish #china #hefei #park #nature

It's Phoo Day today! What a fantastic day for Vietnamese cuisine. You must try this restaurant. It is located in Hefei, Anhui, in 1912. It’s simple to locate, merely on a store's third floor. They've got patios too, a good place to chill out and see 1912 Street more. It features a lovely music, a quiet atmosphere, and a really pleasant vibe. Despite the menu's limited selection, the cuisine is both good and reasonably priced. A bowl of beef soup might only cost 30 to 40 rmb. Personally, I think you should try this one and the rolls. You can have an option of one that is fried and not fried. To attempt something new is absolutely great. So enjoy 😉 #food #foodie #vietnamesefood #restaurant #1912 #hefei #hefeicity #anhui #china #chinalife #tripblazers

#staycation This cute little Japanese BBQ restaurant is located in Binhu. After work, a colleague and I decided to try this place and we were not disappointed. 🍜 We ordered beef, chicken wings, ramens, mashed potatoes (Soooo good!!) and veggies. 💲 Cost: I can’t remember how much it was exactly but it was over ¥125 each. It was worth it! #foodie #urbanexplorer #hefei

#2023travelwish This food market is pretty awesome! There were quite a few options such as: Skewers, dumplings, fried insects and other typical Chinese delicacies such as noodles, fried tofu, stuffed pancakes, Xi’an style burgers. We also had some Xiao Long Bao and they were fresh and delicious. (15¥/6) Enjoy a nice little stroll! 😊 One if my travel wishes for 2023 would be to go to Turkey. #foodie #urbanexplorer #hefei #tripblazers

I love autumn leaves because Just when you thought spring flowers are the best, before that, you will see the colors of the autumn leaves change as season change! 😍🤩 Hefei City, Anhui Province of China!🍁🥹😍 I stayed there for a quick and happy two years! I have friends and colleagues left on that big beautiful city, will be going back for sure! just don’t know when… Amazing food! Amazing people! And amazing place! 🤗 #justoneofthosedays #yesterday #hefeicity #placesivebeen #wanderinglife

Amazing sea life!🐧 The jellyfish tanks were my favorite😍 Well thought of show at the end of the trip with very talented dolphins🐬 They looked healthy and well taken care of. The cost was reasonable and worth every cent. We even got some popcorn from the little shops inside. The only downside for me was having to see the jellyfish and fish in jars getting sold to kids and being shaken badly#marine#amazingview#aqaurium#hefei#dolphins#sealife#conservation 💔

From entering the restaurant to having a late night drink, the staff and service was amazing. They implement the 5 star service. The food was wonderful and rich in taste🥘 They offer fresh baked bread baskets with cherry butter upon seating and a very extensive winelist to choose from 🍷 The waiter was fluent in English and always stood ready to attend our needs. Unfortunately the rooftop bar was only indoors because of the cold weather, but it's a must to visit in warmer days! #awesomepic#passionpassport#restaurant#5stars#dining#foodie#wines

Amazing hotel with great accommodating staff, room service, location, room cleanliness and pool. Would definitely return again and again. Modern interior and right next to MixC shopping Mall and walking distance from Swan Lake and other interesting restaurants and attractions. The buffet breakfast is good and coffee service is amazing. Bathrooms are perfect. 💯💯💯#foodie#staycation#awesomepic#hotel#5starhotel#comfort

Seeing so many different kinds of flowers in the autumn is simply amazing. We are all aware that spring is the ideal season to visit a botanical garden. Even so, if you simply want to be close to nature and unwind from your day, a botanical garden is the best place to be.Thankfully, there are still some blossoming, vibrant flowers and trees around. You'll feel much better with some birdsong and some fresh air. #flower #flowerlover #garden #gardens #botanical #botanicgardens #hefei #anhui #anhuitravel #china #tripblazers #chinalife #urbanexplorer #park #parksinthecity #botanicalgarden

Welcome to Hefei ⭐️ I’ve been living in Hefei for a year and I didn’t know about this cool little area until few weeks ago. Location : I don’t have the exact location, but if you type Frank’s in your DiDi app, you’ll be at the right place. Attractions: Nice European architecture, a small walking street, tons of restaurants and little coffee shops. I only went there during the day, but I’d recommend going there for dinner and enjoy the evening strolling around. 😊 ⏰ Recommended time: About 2-3 hours. #urbanexplorer #staycation #passionpassport #summervacation #foodie #gooutside #hefei #anhui

#passionpassport LEIJIE Street , Hefei, Anhui Chinese name you can show to didi/ taxi Driver: 罍街 Address: Jiuchuan Road Yulei Street Intersection West 60 Meters, Baohe Hefei Anhui China This street is very popular place to go to for food tripping, drinking coffee or milk tea, shopping, and taking pictures. A lot of college students come here also for night out, there are a lot of bars and pub to try out. I really like the graffiti, creative murals around. There are many activities you can do from a spa out, making pots, painting and more. There are a variety of local traditional food , street food that you can try. And also some games you can play , like shooting or darts to get cute gifts like stuff toys etc. #street #streetfood #hefei #chinalife #anhui

#passionpassport Peter’s Tex-Mexican Food GOOCOO PLAZA , Hefei, Anhui, China If you enjoy food tripping, and would like to try Mexican food or craving for it. Be sure to find this restaurant in Hefei, there are two places you can have this , one at Mix-C and one at this mall at GOOCOO PLAZA, 5th floor. There’s a variety of food choices that you can try out, if you enjoy salad (the beef avocado salad ) is a must to try, also nachos with Quezo , and beef tacos. For drinks , there are margaritas, and more. I do love the shakes especially the avocado 🥑 shake, and chocolate peanut butter. Also don’t forever the super yummy chocolate cake.

Location: Hefei Baohe Jinzhai Road Hi-tech Plaza Bei'erzuo No.1, Anhui, China Prices: 132rmb for two In Hefei, you can find this coffee shop BRIEEK around the university area. It’s not simply your typical, coffeehouse store. This cafe has a culinary menu as well as delectable coffee, cakes, and pastries. a location where one can unwind, study, read, or hang out with friends. There is plenty of space to sit, including a large sofa for a small group of friends. Amazing coffee and carrot cake! We'll return for another weekend coffee break without a doubt. #coffeeshop #coffee #cheesecake #carrot #food #foodie #hefei #chinalife #anhui #anhuitravel #urbanexplorer #weekend #weekendrecommendations

SEVEN SENSES Italian restaurant Address: SEVEN SENSE Qi Gan Yi Da Li Can Ting 65, Caoying Road, Shushan Hanging out with friends is enjoyable, especially if you have a great location and access to a tasty food and drinks. Remember to stop by the Seven Senses Italian restaurant in Hefei for their delectable and reasonably priced breakfast, as well as their delicious lunch and supper menus. Nice outdoor area to unwind in with friends or by yourself, definitely. Check it out! Enjoy, cheers 🍻 #foodie #foodie #hefei #city #restaurant #anhui #anhuitravel #italianfood #brunch #brunchspots #china #chinalife #weekendrecommendations #dinner #chilledvibes #chillout

DIDI address: 滨湖云谷创新园 One of my friends highly recommends this restaurant, claiming that in addition to the pleasant ambiance, the cuisine is also reasonably priced and delicious. We've tried a wide range of things, and they are all delicious. Next time, I'll try the brunch. I’ve included the didi address as it’s so hard to find the exact location. Also, I included the pictures of the stairs you can go down to, and you’ll see the restaurant. Bon appetite! #foodie #westerncuisine #hefei #anhui #chinalife #food #weekendrecommendations #citybreak #citytrip #yummyfood #coffee #restaurant

We are all aware of how difficult it is to quickly obtain the steak we crave in China. If this is the case, don't worry if you're in Hefei, Anhui; FABIOS can definitely satisfy your craving. A bit pricey, but also affordable, and worth trying. You can have the steak you desire for between 150 and 200 rmb! in addition to tasty drinks and additional food. . #steak #foodie #hefei #anhui #restaurant

If like me you live in Binhu, you’ll be glad to know that this restaurant is located near you! OH! They also serve brunch 😊 📍I believe Kitchen has 2 locations in Hefei: One in Binhu and one in the downtown area. The one I went to is in Binhu. Here’s the address from Dianping: 四川路滨湖云谷创新园负一层 Cost - I’d say about 150¥ but it depends on what you get. Drinks: We ordered Mojitos and a Long Island Iced Tea and both were reasonably priced and delicious. Food: We ordered Ham and cheese balls, a caesar salad, a pizza, burgers, mushroom soups, salmon, desert and eggs Benedict. Everything was delicious! #staycation #hefei #anhui #food #foodie #deliciousfood #foodie

Address: Wangjiang West Road 512 Haoliu Fangshenleng Sports Industrial Park Block 6 Room 101, Shushan (Sixon Sports Complex) Cost - If I remember correctly, it was about 60¥/person. You also need to buy a pair of socks for about 10¥. Attraction- So many things such as slides, rock climbing, trampolines, go karting, and many more! I highly recommend you go there during the week when it’s not busy. If it’s too busy, you might have to wait for over 30mins just for one activity. Recommended time - If not busy, 1.5 hour-2 hours. If it’s busy, I’d say 4-5 hours since you’ll have to wait quite a bit. Have fun!! #hefei #anhui #amusementpark #fun