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Cutting Edge Coffee Culture: Cafes in Hefei
Cutting Edge Coffee Culture: Cafes in Hefei
Jun 07, 2011

As Hefei develops, more and more inhabitants are developing a taste and appreciation for coffee and the coffee house culture that comes with it. The youth of Hefei are particularly enamoured by the new coffee craze, which has triggered an increase in the number of cafes in the city. And not only has this trend been driving up the quality of coffee, but many of these coffee houses are proving to be the best places to relax in town. Photo: leisure.365jia.cn 1) Seem Coffee House 西美咖啡画廊 Situated on Wuhu Road just... Read More>>

Popular Karaoke Parlours in Hefei
Apr 18, 2011
Popular Karaoke Parlours in Hefei

Hefei has over 100 karaoke parlours to choose from, making KTV a convenient and fun choice for those who need a break from their usual mundane work or study routine. This article introduces some of... Read More>>

Go Out & About! Your Guide to Spring Festival Fun in Hefei
Jan 28, 2011
Go Out & About! Your Guide to Spring Festival Fun in Hefei

It’s Spring Festival again so why not get out and explore all the traditional offerings out there. From traditional temple fairs to 4D films, and flower shows to new jellyfish, there’s something... Read More>>

Food & Drink

Finding Great Western Food in Hefei
Finding Great Western Food in Hefei

Aside from Anhui and Sichuan cuisines, unique dining venues offering western food are also very popular in Hefei. This article introduces some of the major Western restaurants in the city. Read More>>

Art & Entertainment

Hefei’s Best Parks: Where History and Nature Collide
Hefei’s Best Parks: Where History and Nature Collide

The green city of Hefei has a long history and culture. In addition to its natural beauty, Hefei also has a number of nice parks and numerous historical monuments. Read More>>

 
Hefei Basics

Food

Brief Intro to Hefei Dining
Brief Intro to Hefei Dining

The Hui cuisine of Anhui is known for being one of the only major styles of cooking in... Read More>>

Local Products

Brief Intro to Hefei Shopping
Brief Intro to Hefei Shopping

Hefei has quite an extensive shopping scene. There is a wide variety of local products... Read More>>

Exploring Hefei

Rough Guide to Hefei Travel
Rough Guide to Hefei Travel

Hefei, the capital of Anhui province, is a fast-growing industrial city located about... Read More>>

Entertainment

Hefei Entertainment Overview
Hefei Entertainment Overview

Economic development has transformed Hefei from a quiet market town to a vibrant city... Read More>>

 
What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

What happens when a population of 1.3 billion people collides with the need to perpetually fuel a success-driven economy? Coming to China, one is quickly aware of the redundant or peculiar nature of employment. Here are five strange jobs common in the Middle Kingdom. More>>