Hefei
ChinaCN
Capital of Anhui, China
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 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.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 9,369,881
- Coordinates
- 31.864, 117.281
- Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation
- 37 m
Overview of Hefei
Hefei — a large metropolitan hub in China — is worth a place on your map. It counts about 9,369,881 residents. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Hefei is strongest on nightlife, culture and nature. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Hefei
Nightlife in Hefei
(2)Looking for nightlife? Hefei has Clubs and Disco. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Hefei.
Culture in Hefei
(1)Culture in Hefei covers Religious Sites. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Hefei.
Nature in Hefei
(1)Hefei records Lakes under nature. All of it is drawn from Hefei's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Shopping in Hefei
(1)Our data lists Food as shopping options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Hefei.
Best time to visit Hefei
Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Long-distance travel plus local networks make Hefei straightforward to reach and cross. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai.
Similar destinations
Places near Hefei that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hefei known for?
- Hefei, in China, is best known for nightlife, culture and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 9,369,881 residents.
- What can you do in Hefei?
- Recorded activities in Hefei include Clubs, Disco, Religious Sites, Lakes and Food. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Hefei?
- Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Hefei located?
- Hefei is located in China. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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