Anhui, with a population of over 59 million, is an inland province in Southeast China. It stretches over the Yangtze River and Huai River, and is adjacent to six provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Hubei, Henan and Shandong. One of the main attractions is Hefei City with 2,000 years of history and is the capital of the province also.
Climate

The part of Anhui north of the Huaihe River has a warm-temperate, semi-humid monsoonal climate while the part south of the river has a sub-tropical, humid monsoonal climate.The mean annual temperature is 14℃to 16℃or more from north to south, and the mean annual precipitation is 750-1,700 mm., more in the south than in the north and in the hilly

The province extends about 570 kilometers from north to south, and 450 kilometers from west to east, covering a total area of 139,600 square kilometers, accounting for 1.45 percent of the countrys land.When to go

Anhui intrigues and astonishes tourists with its marvelous sceneries and centuries-old cultural relics. The best time to visit these scenic areas is in autumn (September, October, and November) and spring (April, May and June). However, the snow scenery of Huangshan is absolutely fascinating so if you enjoy the snow, it’s best to come during the winter.

Anhui is also well known for its various craftworks, such as rice paper, ink stone and Chinese ink. Together, they form the precious Chinese four treasures of literary pursuits.