Hefei, located in the central area of Anhui Province, is a city of history, culture, education, and commerce. Its administration covers Eastern City, Western City, Central City, as well as 4 suburban districts and 3 counties. The city's total area is 7266 km2 with a population of 4.259 million. Hefei is renowned for its modern constructions and historical relics, including those from the Three Kingdoms times. The city has 13 institutions of higher learning, including the University of Science and Technology of China and the Anhui University, and over 200 scientific institutions, including the Hefei Branch of Chinese Academy of Sciences. It is also a national A-level opening city, national education base, and one of the three technology innovation pilot cities. With specialized technical personnel amounting to 170,000, Hefei's talents reserve ranks among the top in China.

Hefei, located in the central area of Anhui Province, is a city of history, culture, education, and commerce. Its administration covers Eastern City, Western City, Central City, as well as 4 suburban districts and 3 counties. The city's total area is 7266 km2 with a population of 4.259 million. Hefei is renowned for its modern constructions and historical relics, including those from the Three Kingdoms times. The city has 13 institutions of higher learning, including the University of Science and Technology of China and the Anhui University, and over 200 scientific institutions, including the Hefei Branch of Chinese Academy of Sciences. It is also a national A-level opening city, national education base, and one of the three technology innovation pilot cities. With specialized technical personnel amounting to 170,000, Hefei's talents reserve ranks among the top in China.
Hefei is known for its elegantly built park around the city, which follows the undulating terrains and embellished by greenwood and the ancient city moat. It is divided into six sections, including the most famous Yinhe Section with the greenery of woods and bamboos. Hefei is also famous for its trade center that was formed in the area over 2000 years ago. It developed into a county in Qin and Han Dynasties and became the city of Luzhou in Ming and Qing Dynasties.
The city has many places of interest, including the Jiaonu Platform, Mingjiao Temple, Xiaoyaojin, and the Temple of Baogong (Baozheng). Hefei is also reputed as the "Green City" and "Garden City" due to its beautiful landscape. Hefei is a commercial center accommodating thousands of businesses and millions of people. High-Tech Development Zone, Economic Development Zone, Longgang Industrial Park has emerged around the city, which has accelerated its economic development. The city still celebrates its attractive Xiaoyaojin, Baohe River, and Yaohai Park.

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