Anhui Province Map

Anhui , a rich cultural district in China is situated in the Eastern part of this Biggest country in the world. Anhui with its varied geographical areas, climate and above all cultures, is a colorful part of China.

Anhui has a rich History of its own. It has passed through several dynasties like the famous Shang Dynasty, Han Dynasty, Qin Dynasty etc. During the rules of these dynasties and also during the rules of modern days, after the formation of the People’s Republic of China, Anhui has been divided under several administrative divisions. At present there are seventeen administrative divisions in Anhui.

The most interesting aspect of Anhui is its rich and varied culture . This variety is mainly due to the several geographical areas that Anhui falls into. In the Northern part of Anhui there is the influence of North China Plain, in the central part there is the river Huai He with its specific cultural influences. In the Southern part of Anhui there is the mountain Dabie and Yangtze river and they also have rich cultural influence in the general life of Anhui province. This varied geography of Anhui has effects on its climate also. Around the areas of Huai He river, the temperature remains in winter season almost zero to two degree Celsius And in the summer it grows up to 30 degree Celsius. Rain fall near the Plain and mountain areas is very satisfactory.

In Anhui, as there are several diverse geographical areas, there are several dialects also. Some of them are, Mandarin dialect, Hui dialect and so on. Anhui is also very popular for its delightful dishes with specific flavors. Moreover, Anhui attracts travelers from all over because of its old villages as well as diversified culture and regions.

Anhui is rich in its educational fields also. There are a number of schools, colleges and universities here.