Anqing

An ancient city on the north bank of the Yangtze in southwestern Anhui, Anqing is the home of Huangmei opera, with Tianzhu Mountain and a deep Tongcheng cultural heritage.

Anqing lies in southwestern Anhui on the north bank of the Yangtze. It was long the provincial capital of Anhui and has deep historical and cultural roots, as the birthplace of Huangmei opera and of the Tongcheng School of literature. Key sights include Tianzhu Mountain in Qianshan, known for its granite peaks, and the riverside Yingjiang Temple and Zhenfeng Pagoda; Huangmei opera performances can be enjoyed in the city. Spring and autumn have pleasant weather, ideal for hiking and visiting historic sites. You can arrive via Anqing Tianzhushan Airport or high-speed rail, and travel along the river to Hefei, Wuhan and elsewhere is convenient.

Destinations

• Mount Tianzhu
• Anqing City

Itineraries

• Dabie Mountains, Mount Tianzhu & Anqing Self-Drive – Traverse the Dabie Mountains in western Anhui, climb Baimajian and Mount Tianzhu, and enjoy Huangmei Opera in Anqing.