Top 50 Best Things to Do in Anhui
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  • Huangshan Scenic Areatop_1
    󰺂9.0
    43.58
    Huangshan.The Peak Of Mount Huangshan>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoFree admission for Anhui residents to "Huangshan and Bodu" | Dec 1, 2025-Dec 31, 2025
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Xihai Grand Canyon Hiking Challenge
    󰀆Pines, rocks, clouds & hot springs
    󱨠Saved by 1491 users󱨠43078 positive reviews
    4.8/5
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    Huangshan Mountain was a wonderful experience. We took the cable car up, which made the start of the journey easy and enjoyable, and then spent hours walking along the scenic paths. The hike itself is beautiful and surprisingly accessible for all ages and fitness levels, so everyone can enjoy the amazing views. Although part of the mountain was closed for construction during our visit, it didn’t take away from the overall experience. The trip was absolutely worth it.

  • Hongcun Villagetop_2
    󰺂8.5
    87.15
    Yi County.In Hongcun scenic area>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoHongcun's ginkgo trees turn yellow, creating a picturesque late-fall scene | Dec 2025-Dec 2025
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    󰋄Unique village layout & scenery
    󱓊Unique village & exquisite carvings
    󱨠Saved by 518 users󱨠27203 positive reviews
    4.5/5
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    We stayed 1 night in Hongcun as my friend was eager to spend more time exploring the UNESCO World Heritage City instead of a rushed day trip. I went without much knowledge of the rural village, but left intrigued, thanks to its beautifully preserved historic architecture & amazing scenery set on the southwest slope of Huangshan. This is a must-visit if you enjoy slow travel in a picturesque village!

  • Jiuhua Mountaintop_3
    󰺂8.4
    29.05
    Qingyang>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoHalf-Price Tickets for Mount Jiuhua Scenic Area | Nov 15, 2025-Dec 15, 2025
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 50 - Spring Outings
    Highlights:
    󱨜Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's sacred site
    󱓊Sunrise & clouds at Tiantai
    󱨠Saved by 144 users󱨠18920 positive reviews
    4.8/5
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    ### **Jiuhua Mountain Review: The perfect integration of Buddhist holy places and natural wonders** Jiuhua Mountain, one of the four famous mountains of Chinese Buddhism, is located in Qingyang County, Chizhou City, Anhui Province, famous for the "Lotus Buddha Country". This is not only a Taoist site for Tibetan Bodhisattvas, but also a tourist attraction integrating religious culture, natural scenery and geological wonders. #### **1. Buddhist culture has a deep heritage** Jiuhua Mountain has become a Buddhist holy place since the Tang Dynasty when Prince Jin Qiaojue of Silla practiced here as a Buddha. There are 99 existing temples on the mountain, of which **Huacheng Temple ** (Kaishan Zu Temple), **Bodhisattva Temple ** (Honoring the true body of the Tibetan Bodhisattva), **Hundred Years Palace ** (Inadequate Master's Body) and so on. The incense is full, and the believers are endless, especially on the 30th July of the Lunar Calendar (Birthday of the Tibetan Bodhisattva), and there are many pilgrims. The atmosphere is solemn. #### **2. Natural scenery is magnificent** Jiuhua Mountain main peak** Shiwangfeng** is 1342 meters above sea level, the mountain is steep, the strange peaks are full of rocks, and the sea of clouds, sunrise, sunset and other sky elephant wonders are frequent. The main attractions include: -** rooftop scenic spot**: climb to the top to overlook the mountains, and the sea of clouds is like a fairyland. - **Huatai Scenic Area**: famous for its strange pine stones and alpine rhododendrons, suitable for hiking photography. - **Liyuan Bamboo Sea**: 10,000 mu of bamboo forest, quiet and quiet, is a summer resort. #### **3. Rich travel experience** - **Cableway convenience**: Rooftop, Huatai, and Baisui Palace have cableway, saving physical strength. - **Vegetarian culture**: Jiuhua Street provides special vegetarian dishes such as wild vegetable cakes and Jiuhua Huangjing soup. - **Special activities**: such as Labashi Congee, Temple Fair, etc., so that tourists can feel Buddhist folk customs. #### **4. Commercialization and pit avoidance suggestions** Jiuhua Mountain is more commercialized, and some temples have incense sales phenomenon. It is recommended: - buy tickets in advance on official channels (160 yuan in peak season, 140 yuan in off-season). - Avoid the first, 15th and holidays, and reduce queue time. - Self-driving tourists pay attention to the need to transfer to the scenic bus to go up the mountain during peak season. #### **5. Summary** Jiuhua Mountain has the beauty of religious culture and nature, suitable for: ✅ **Buddhist believers**Pilgrimage praying for blessings and feeling Zen. ✅ **Nature lovers**Climbing and watching the scenery and enjoying the sea of clouds and pine. ✅ **Cultural Traveler** Visit the ancient temple and experience Huizhou architecture. If there is enough time, it is recommended to visit 2-3 Tianjin In-depth Tour, with the mountain **Dayuan Cultural Park ** (99 meters of Tibetan holy statue) better.

  • Xidi
    4
    󰺂7.7
    297.45
    Yi County.Xidi scenic area>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoXidi and Hongcun Villages Fall Free Ticket Deal | Oct 1, 2025-Jan 31, 2026
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 100 - Night Attractions
    Highlights:
    󰀆Exquisite carvings & intricate details
    Reflections & architecture like paintings
    󱨠Saved by 206 users󱨠7427 positive reviews
    4.6/5
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    We live in Hongcun and come to Xidi today. I can't help but compare the two attractions: 1. The drone can scan the QR code at the Xidi ticket office to report (Hongcun is not allowed to fly). 2. We are foreign tourists, the staff is very enthusiastic, and thank us for coming to Xidi for sightseeing. 3. Xidi's buildings are very well preserved, commercialization is not as serious as Hongcun, and there are beautiful scenery at every corner. It has not been finished for a long time. 4. There is an observation deck at one end of Xidi's rice field, overlooking the entire Xidi. Very suitable for drone lifting. 5. Xidi is very quiet and leisurely, suitable for slowly strolling, unlike Hongcun, which is all travel photography. 6. We dine in millet coffee, the environment is beautiful, and the dishes are good. In Hongcun Village, I can't find a simple meal that I can eat / Western food.

  • Cheng Kan
    5
    󰺂7.6
    Huangshan.Huizhou Chengkan Town>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoSo these shows were all filmed in Anhui
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 50 - Fall Viewing Attractions
    Highlights:
    󱨜Unique "Mantou" ceremony experience
    󰋄Reflections & picturesque Hui architecture
    󱨠Saved by 100 users󱨠2244 positive reviews
    4.3/5
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    The Baguamen Bagua Village in Chengkan is very interesting, the lake view is beautiful, the fish light show at night is very experience, the first Baguamen in Jiangnan is also very magnificent, but the management is a little confused: maybe because the Baguamen is some distance from the lake, there have been evading tickets before, so I have set up a lot of ID cards. The access control, and the registered homestay in the village after 7.1, there is no discount for booking tickets, but the validity period is still three days, two more days than the one-day ticket I bought online. In addition, some villagers feel too profit-making: there are grandmothers arguing with each other for the 20 yuan explanation fee, and the private hotel next to Yongxing Lake is too expensive after coming out. After saying good prices, the price will be increased. The experience is very bad. Chengkan itself is very good, the sense of view and experience are very strong, but the overall development of the villagers is not strong, I hope to have the opportunity to see a better Chengkan next time.

  • Qiyunshan Mountain Ecological And Cultural Tourism Zone
    6
    󰺂7.4
    297.45
    Xiuning>100 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 4 of Night Attractions in Anhui
    Highlights:
    󰋄Cliff caves & fairy springs
    Cable car: panoramic Danxia views
    󱨠Saved by 106 users󱨠3361 positive reviews
    4.7/5
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    Qiyun Mountain in April is beautiful like a fairyland. The clouds and mist are lingering, and the mountains are full of greenery, as if they are in a picture scroll. There are many monuments, and every place is hidden with traces of history. The air is fresh and refreshing. Although climbing the mountain is tired, the scenery along the way is great value, I want to come next time! 📸 Suggestion for the first picture: A mountain view of Qiyun Mountain, which highlights the sense of a fairyland. Tags: #Qiyun Mountain#Anhui Tourism#April Landscape#Fairy Air#Travel Evaluation

  • Tianzhu Mountain
    7
    󰺂7.4
    63.91
    Qianshan>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoTianzhu Mountain Launches Lifetime Free Admission Event | Oct 6, 2025-Dec 31, 2025
    Highlights:
    󱓊Ridge to breathtaking cliff platform
    󰋄Breathtaking sunrise & cloud sea
    󱨠3434 positive reviews
    4.7/5
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    Tianzhu Mountain is located in Qianshan City, Anqing City, Anhui Province. Tianzhu Mountain is known for its magnificent natural scenery, and the magical work of nature is the "magic world" of granite. The strange stones and strange stones are stacked into pictures that you can imagine freely. It is very interesting. You can buy tickets at the Dalongwo Visitor Center to take the cable car to the mountainside, and then walk to the mountain, so that you will not feel very tired, you can see seven or eighty-year-olds also climb the mountain.

  • Guniujiang Nature Reserve
    8
    󰺂7.3
    56.94
    Shitai>100 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Anhui
    Highlights:
    󱨜Evening halo phenomenon: May-August
    󱓊Climb Wannan's third-highest peak
    󱨠2006 positive reviews
    4.5/5
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    Shitai yak drop highlights: 1. Original secret of East China: well-preserved tropical virgin forests of Central Asia, ecological treasure of rare plants and animals. 2. Water view ceiling: Emerald Lake, four stack waterfalls are clear, and have the reputation of "Southern Wei Xiaojiuzhai". 3. Qifeng Yunhai: The main peak is like a green cow lying in the cloud, Huangshan pine stone landscape + perennial sea of clouds wonderland. 4. Natural oxygen bar: negative oxygen ions exceed the highest international standard 38 times, healing air.

  • Huizhou Ancient Town
    9
    󰺂7.3
    She County.Huizhou Ancient City/Shexian County>100 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Family-friendly Attractions in Anhui
    Highlights:
    Unique nighttime views & experiences
    󱓊Cobblestone streets & fishing village
    󱨠Saved by 137 users󱨠1301 positive reviews
    4.1/5
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    The ancient city of Huizhou is located in Huicheng Town, Jixian County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province. Since the Tang Dynasty, it has been the seat of Huijun, Zhou and Fuzhi. The county and Fuzhi are in the same city, forming the city style. It is the birthplace of "Hui Xue" and is known as "the state of Southeast Bolu and Etiquette". The ancient city is divided into inner cities and outer contours, with 4 gates and many cultural relics. It was listed as a famous national historical and cultural city in 1986, and became part of the ancient Huizhou cultural tourism area of the national 5A-level scenic spot in 2014.

  • Tian Tang Zhai
    10
    󰺂7.1
    34.86
    Jinzhai>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoTiantangzhai's winter wonderland opens, featuring stunning rime and snowscapes | Dec 2025-Jan 2026
    trip best small logoNo. 3 of Family-friendly Attractions in Anhui
    Highlights:
    󱓊Waterfalls & beacon views
    󱓊Summit 5674 ft Dabie Mountain
    󱨠2613 positive reviews
    4.5/5
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    The peaks of Tiantangzhai Mountain are steep and upright, and the shapes of the peaks are different, such as swords, swords, elephants, lions, eagles and dragons. These peaks have formed natural wonders of different shapes and magical work after thousands of years of weathering and erosion. There are dozens of water resources, large and small waterfalls, the water is huge, the sound of the valley, forming a spectacular natural landscape.

Best things to do in Anhui (2025)

Looking for the ultimate experiences in Anhui? From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, Anhui offers an exceptional collection of activities and attractions that cater to every type of traveler.

Whether you’re here for sightseeing, adventure, or cultural exploration, these top-rated activities promise unforgettable memories.

Top-rated things to do in Anhui

If you want to make the most of your trip, these activities deliver the full Anhui experience. Expect popular attractions, unique local experiences, and must-see spots that capture the essence of the city.

Huangshan Scenic Area

• Huangshan.The Peak Of Mount Huangshan | >100 km from downtown

• : Xihai Grand Canyon Hiking Challenge,Pines, rocks, clouds & hot springs

Hongcun Village

• Yi County.In Hongcun scenic area | >100 km from downtown

• : Unique village layout & scenery,Unique village & exquisite carvings

Jiuhua Mountain

• Qingyang | >100 km from downtown

• : Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's sacred site,Sunrise & clouds at Tiantai

Things to do for unique experiences

These activities provide memorable experiences beyond the ordinary. Enjoy cultural tours, adventure sports, guided excursions, and immersive local experiences designed for all interests.

Things to do near Anhui

If you want to explore attractions just outside Anhui, there are plenty of activities that combine scenic surroundings with convenient access to the city, perfect for day trips or short excursions.

Each of these activities offers a unique escape within 1–3 hours of Anhui, ideal for travelers who want to combine sightseeing with local experiences.

What makes things to do in Anhui special

• Iconic landmarks: Visit must-see sights that define the city.
• Local experiences: Engage in culture, crafts, and unique activities.
• Accessible adventures: Easily reachable attractions for all travelers.
• Diverse options: From relaxing experiences to adventurous outings.

Tips for booking things to do in Anhui

1. Plan ahead for popular attractions to avoid long queues.
2. Book early for guided tours or seasonal events.
3. Compare prices and packages on Trip.com for exclusive deals and bundled experiences.
4. Consider weekday visits for a quieter and more personalized experience.

Experience the best things to do in Anhui

Ready to explore the best of Anhui? Discover Trip.Best's curated list of things to do and experience adventure, culture, and unforgettable memories.

Book your perfect activities on Trip.com today, where excitement and discovery awaits.

What Best Things to Do are there in Anhui?
These are all Best Things to Do in Anhui:Huangshan Scenic Area, Hongcun Village, Jiuhua Mountain, Xidi, Cheng Kan
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Anhui?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Anhui include:Huangshan Scenic Area:4.8, Hongcun Village:4.5, Jiuhua Mountain:4.8, Xidi:4.6, Cheng Kan:4.3
At what locations in Anhui can Best Things to Do in Anhui be found?
The Best Things to Do in Anhui are mainly located in:Huangshan Scenic Area:Huangshan, Hongcun Village:Yi County, Jiuhua Mountain:Qingyang, Xidi:Yi County, Cheng Kan:Huangshan
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