Hefei district, Anhui, China

Places to visit near Hefei

Hefei is a city in Hefei district, Anhui, China, home to about 3,310,268 people. Within 50 km by road there are 95 places to visit — 25 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 23 museums. The must-see place is Chao Lake (55 km).

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Hefei at a glance

Location
Hefei district, Anhui, China
Population
about 3,310,268
Coordinates
31.8639° N, 117.2808° E
Places within 50 km
95
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Hefei

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Hefei: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Hefei

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hefei. The closest is Shangjie Tower (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hefei

32 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hefei. The closest is 大蜀山 (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hefei

29 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hefei. The closest is Chaohu Lake (4 km); the best-known is Dongpu Shuiku (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Hefei

27 museums within 100 km of Hefei. The closest is Hefei Historical and Cultural Museum of the Three Kingdoms (1 km); the best-known is Hefei-Kurume Art Gallery (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Hefei

18 parks within 100 km of Hefei. The closest is 人民广场 (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Buddhist sites near Hefei

3 buddhist sites within 100 km of Hefei. The closest is 月谭庵 (1 km); the best-known is Mingjiao Temple (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Hefei

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 5 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hefei
  2. 1 km Shangjie Tower · heritage site, Hefei
  3. 1 km Sipai Tower · heritage site, Hefei
  4. 1 km Qingfeng Pavillion · heritage site, Hefei
  5. 1 km Ciyun Nunnery · heritage site, Hefei
  6. 1 km Zhenhuai Tower · heritage site, Hefei
  7. 0 km Back to Hefei

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hefei by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2538Shangjie Tower (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints732大蜀山 (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs829Chaohu Lake (4 km)
    Museums2327Hefei Historical and Cultural Museum of the Three Kingdoms (1 km)
    Parks1618人民广场 (1 km)
    Other attractions55城隍庙大殿及戏楼 (1 km)
    Buddhist sites23月谭庵 (1 km)
    Churches33Christ Church of Hefei (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23浮庄 (1 km)
    Beaches & coast22粉白爱心沙滩 (16 km)
    Caves02伏虎洞 (79 km)
    Temples11Kaifu Ancient Temple Hefei China (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11合肥清真寺 (1 km)
    Waterfalls01瀑布 (82 km)

    Hefei: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hefei?

    Shangjie Tower (heritage site, about 1 km), Sipai Tower (heritage site, about 1 km), Zhenhuai Tower (heritage site, about 1 km), Ciyun Nunnery (heritage site, about 1 km), Qingfeng Pavillion (heritage site, about 1 km), Luyang Academy (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Hefei?

    95 places on Spotwander: 25 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 museums, 16 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hefei?

    Shangjie Tower, about 1 km by road; Sipai Tower (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hefei?

    大蜀山, about 13 km by road; Dashu Shan (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Hefei?

    Chaohu Lake, about 4 km by road; Dongpu Shuiku (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hefei?

    Start in Hefei, visit Shangjie Tower, then Sipai Tower, then Qingfeng Pavillion, then Ciyun Nunnery, then Zhenhuai Tower, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hefei?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums.

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