Why Hefei
Hefei serves as the capital and the political, economic, and cultural center of Anhui province in central China. Positioned approximately 130 kilometers west of Nanjing, the city is situated along the northern shore of Chao Lake, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the country. Its geography is defined by a low pass across the northeastern extension of the Dabie Mountains, forming a natural watershed between the Huai and Yangtze river systems.
The area's recorded history extends to the eighth century BC, when local states occupied the land before its inclusion in the Chu kingdom. The name Hefei was first assigned to a county created under the Han dynasty in the second century BC. Over the centuries, the location witnessed notable historical events, including the third-century Battle of Xiaoyao Ford. Later acting as a critical military defense post during the Southern Song dynasty and long functioning as an administrative center under the name Luzhou, Hefei was established as the provincial capital in 1945.
In modern times, Hefei is recognized as a global center for scientific innovation and high-technology manufacturing. It houses prominent academic institutions, including the University of Science and Technology of China, Anhui University, and Hefei University of Technology. The city also hosts major experimental facilities, such as the Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak fusion reactor. Modern industrial development is centered on high-tech sectors, including semiconductor manufacturing, display screens, voice-recognition technology, and electric vehicles.
The city experiences a humid subtropical climate marked by four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and humid, with daily temperatures frequently reaching or exceeding 37 °C between June and September, while winters are damp and cold, with periodic Siberian cold spells bringing occasional snowfall. Precipitation is heaviest from May through August, whereas autumn brings a gradual shift to cooler, drier conditions.
Hefei functions as a regional transport hub with extensive travel connections. Rail services are concentrated at Hefei South railway station, which accommodates high-speed trains, and the older Hefei railway station, alongside secondary stations serving surrounding counties. Air travel is centered at Hefei Xinqiao International Airport in Gaoliu Village, offering regular passenger flights to major domestic cities as well as international destinations across Asia and Europe.
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