Hefei Surrounding Tours - Sanhe Ancient Town

Sanhe Ancient Town, founded in 537 during the Wu and Chu periods, was originally known as Quezhu, Quewei (Zhu), and Que'an. It was originally a high island in Chaohu Lake, gradually becoming land due to silt deposition. In the late Northern and Southern Dynasties, it was called Sancha River, and during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it was established as Sanhe Town. Famous Battle: The 'Great Victory of Sanhe' in 1858, where Taiping Army generals Chen Yucheng and Li Xiucheng defeated the Qing army, becoming a well-known battle in modern Chinese history. Modern Celebrity: Yang Zhenning Although located in Anhui, it is quite different from the Hui-style architecture at the foot of Huangshan. Its characteristic is the small blue bricks. Tips: Parking is convenient (with a fee), but you need to arrive early as there are many people during holidays and parking spaces are often full. The ancient town is free 🆓, but tickets 🎫 are required for former residences and other attractions.