One-day walking tour in Hefei! All the local hidden gems are uncovered for you～

Who understands the joy of rushing to Xiaoyaojin at 8:30 in the morning! Be the first wave to enter when the park opens, the sunlight just slants perfectly on the White Bridge, the water of Swan Lake sparkles, and even the girls wearing Hanfu for photos aren’t crowded together, just find a bench to sit for a while, listen to the birds chirping and watch the grandparents doing morning exercises, this is the slow pace of old Hefei～ (Secret tip: go early to shoot the elephant slide, no need to wait for a spot!) In the afternoon, there are two routes to choose from according to your mood, both won’t disappoint! ✔️ For culture lovers, head straight to the new Provincial Museum, just book a day in advance, the bronze ware hall’s treasure will really make you reluctant to leave, after visiting, take a 10-minute taxi to Hechai 1972, a cultural and creative park transformed from an old prison, perfect for photos, the mottled red brick walls with sunlight make every shot look like a vintage movie scene, in the evening, sit in the café inside, watching the light and shadow slowly crawl over the iron bars, it’s amazing～ ✔️ If you want fresh air, go to Dashu Mountain, no need to hike the whole way, take the sightseeing bus to the mid-mountain and stroll slowly, the observation deck at the top offers a view of the entire Hefei skyline, the breeze feels super comfortable, then head straight down to the Swan Lake beach, the evening skyline is stunning, dip your feet in the sand and water, watch the sunset dye the office building glass golden, every snap is a city blockbuster! At night, you must go to Shanli Qiao for a hearty meal, the old goose is cooked tender and flavorful, the sauce mixed with rice can easily fill two bowls, the Huangshan bamboo shoots are so tender they seem to dance in your mouth, the environment is also comfortable, after eating take a walk back to the hotel, a perfect end to the day～ ⚠️ Key points: In summer, be sure to bring sun protection to Hefei! Hats, sunglasses, and small fans all arranged, Xiaoyaojin gets crowded in the afternoon, if you want quiet photos, get up early, the Provincial Museum is closed on Mondays, don’t go for nothing, Hechai 1972 has a different vibe after the lights come on at night～ Hefei really hides so many surprises, one day is just the right length of time to taste both the old city’s laziness and the new city’s vitality, next time I’ll come back to explore slowly～