nhui Province
With an area of 139,000 square km and a population of 60 million, Anhui Province is richly endowed with tourist resources. The province excels in both natural scenery and human civilization. Among its scenic highlights are the Huangshan Mountain and the Jiuhuashan Mountain. The former is world-renowned for its exotic beauty, and the latter is one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China. Listed as the Taoist holy land, the Qiyunshan Mountain attracts visitors with its unique terrain and numerous cliff inscriptions. Langyashan Hill’s fame came about from an article written by an eminent writer of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), while the ancient Tianzhushan Mountain features rich botanical and animal resources. Moreover, the province is the origin to many famous rivers such as the picturesque Xin’anjiang River, the compelling Chaohu Lake and the mild Taipinghu Lake.
In addition to its natural scenic beauty, Anhui has a rich cultural heritage as well. It has three historical and cultural cities at the state level and has been the birthplace of countless celebrities over the centuries. The historical places, Buddhist architecture, ancient construction, horticulture and folk ways are all worth seeing.
Jiuhuashan Mountain can be divided into six main parts, and altogether may take a day or two to see. As for souvenirs, little Buddhist sculptures are the first choice. Bamboo shoots and mushrooms are also recommended.