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Sanhe Ancient Town
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2015

Sanhe Ancient Town

合肥市三河古镇景区

Anhui, Hefei4.7Designated 2015·31.8071°N, 117.2041°E
Ticket Price
CNY 0. 1; CNY 40; CNY 278
Duration
12 hours
Rating
4.7 / 5.0
Designated
2015

About Sanhe Ancient Town

Sanhe Ancient Town is a canal-side settlement in the Yangtze Delta region of Anhui, where narrow lanes, old houses and stone bridges recall a rich mercantile past. Boats ply the waterways beneath classic water-town architecture.

Highlights

A well-preserved riverside town at the junction of three rivers; the Xianlie lane; the Yang/Zeng/Yue old residences; ancient wall and bridges.

Suggested Route

Stroll the main old street to the residences and wind-fire walls, then boat on the river; allow half a day.

Food & Lodging

Try Sanhe rice dumplings and river delicacies; stay in Hefei or a town inn.

Facilities

Ticketing gate, boat rides, restrooms and signage; flat lanes, wheelchair-accessible.
Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

Open year-round. Individual sites within the area typically operate 8:00-18:00. Evening access available for some areas.

Getting There

Metro Line 3 to Anyi Yifuyuan Nanqu then Sanhe express bus; HSR Hefei South then tourist bus (~60 min); ~50 km from Hefei Xinqiao Airport.

Reservation

Free open town; paid attractions ticketed-online reservation via 'Sanhe Ancient Town Tourism' WeChat.

Ticket Price

CNY 0 (). 1; CNY 40 (≈ $5.6); CNY 278 (≈ $39)

Address

Hefei City Feixi County Nanduanfeixi, Shucheng, Lujiangsan County Jiaojiechu

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
合肥市三河古镇景区

合肥市肥西县南端肥西、舒城、庐江三县交界处 ,0551-8757113

Hefei City Feixi County Nanduanfeixi, Shucheng, Lujiangsan County Jiaojiechu

31.8071, 117.2041

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