Hefei Anhui, China Travel Guide
One of China's Eight Great Culinary Traditions.
From mountainous southern Anhui, reflecting frugal traditions and merchant tastes.
Emphasizes wild ingredients: bamboo shoots, mushrooms, fish that live in freshwater, soft-shell turtle.
Known for braising, stewing, smoking, stir-frying with oil and a salty.
Chopsticks are main utensils; dining is typically communal, with shared dishes.
Elders or honored guests are served first; toasting is common with alcohol.
No tipping is customary or expected in Hefei.
Breakfast (6:30-9 AM), Lunch (12-2 PM), Dinner (6-8 PM).
Discover Hefei's signature dishes and street food, demonstrating the rich flavors of Anhui cuisine.
Guo Kui (crispy flatbreads), Jianbing (savory crepe), Fried Stinky Tofu (pungent aroma, savory taste), Chuan'r (skewers).
Anhui Green Tea (Huangshan Maofeng, Lu'a Guapian), Baijiu (strong Chinese liquor), local beer, fresh Soy Milk (豆浆 Dòujiāng).
Hefei provides dining encounters for every preference and budget, from fine dining to street food.
Green tea holds high esteem in Anhui, with famous local varieties.
Huangshan Maofeng and Lu'a Guapian are renowned local teas.
Enjoyed throughout the day, often accompanying food or social occasions.
Navigate Hefei's food scene with dietary factors and explore immersive culinary experiences.
Vegetarian and vegan choices are increasingly available, especially in larger restaurants.
Halal food is found at Uyghur (Xinjiang) restaurants, identified by "清真" (Qīngzhēn) signage.
Finding strictly gluten-free food can be challenging due to wheat-based staples like soy sauce and noodles.
Limited for international tourists, but high-end hotels might arrange them.
More likely to be available, focusing on street food and local eateries.
Opportunities limited within Hefei; more feasible in rural Anhui province.
Seasonal food fairs or cultural festivals may feature special food stalls.
Pottery or calligraphy workshops may be found in cultural centers.
Hefei Grand Theatre hosts traditional Chinese opera (Huangmei Opera).
Universities offer Mandarin courses, mainly for long-term study.
Limited within the city; more opportunities in rural Anhui for homestays.
Anhui dishes are generally savory, slightly spicy, and substantial. Preserved ingredients are common.
Specific dishes may appear during Chinese New Year or other traditional festivals.
A local freshwater fish, often prepared simply to highlight its delicate flavor.
A stewed chicken dish, seasoned with herbs and spices, reportedly dating back to the Three Kingdoms period.
Steamed soup dumplings, with local versions commonly found, though more famous in Shanghai.
