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huái běi · Huaibei

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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