淮北市
Coal city in the north Anhui plain, near old Han sites
Why this place
Huaibei is a coal and power city in northern Anhui, close to the old Han-dynasty sites of the Huai region. Its surroundings have some surprisingly fine Han stone carvings and tombs.
What to see
- Han dynasty tombs and stone reliefs in the surrounding counties
- The Sui and Tang canal and river heritage of the northern plain
- Longji Mountain and the city's parks
What to eat
- Northern Anhui cooking — heavier and spicier than the south
- Beef soup, flatbread and the local mutton dishes
Best time
April–May and September–October
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