A Neglected 5A Scenic Area in Anhui: Locals Don't Visit, Few Foreigners Know Its Name
Guide: As of now, there are 11 National 5A-level tourist resorts in Anhui Province, and many people probably know their names and locations. They are: Quhuashan Scenic Area in Chizhou, Tianzhushan Scenic Area in Anqing, Tianzhang Village Tourist Resort in Lanxi, Longchuan Scenic Area in Xuancheng, Baolihuo Scenic Area in Puyang, Fangte Tourism Resort in Wuhu, Wanfo Lake Scenic Resort in Lanxi, Xici and Hongcun Ancient Villages in Yixian, Huangshan Scenic Area in Huangshan, Guzhai of Huguo Culture Tourism Resort in Huguo District, and Sanhe Ancient Town Scenic Area in Hefei.
Previously, it was stated that there are 11 National 5A-level tourist resorts in Anhui Province, and the names of the 11 National 5A-level tourist resorts were also listed. Now, which of these resorts is considered the most 'disliked' by locals? Everyone probably has their own judgment. Looking at the 11 National 5A resorts in Anhui Province, we can see that Hefei, the provincial capital, only has one 5A resort, which is Sanhe Ancient Town. It is the only 5A resort located in the economic, political, and cultural center of Anhui Province. According to logic, it should develop no worse than the other 5A resorts in Western Anhui, but it has underdeveloped and become the least popular 5A resort in Anhui Province, which is really embarrassing.
For many locals, Sanhe Ancient Town is a familiar place, so there is a sense of 'long-term residence with no scenery' and helplessness. Therefore, many locals are accustomed to the existence of the ancient town with a long history and take it for granted. They may 'dislike' its existence. And it's because of 'long-term residence with no scenery,' located in the southwest of Hefei, Anqiao District, Anhui Province, on the banks of the Hanpu River, Xiao Nan River, and Fenle River, and featuring the characteristic 'small bridge and flowing water homestyle' and typical Huabei-style ancient residences. It has the reputation of 'thousand-year-old town, battlefield, celebrity residence, and food paradise' and is also a National 5A-level tourist resort and a historical and cultural celebrity town. Although it's not as picturesque as other ancient villages in Western Anhui and can't be praised endlessly, it is still an important historical and cultural celebrity town in the Huai River region.
Sanhe Ancient Town has a history of 2500 years, with streets lined with houses built along the river, which is a typical 'small bridge and flowing water homestyle' and Huabei-style ancient residence. It is known as 'thousand-year-old town, battlefield, celebrity residence, and food paradise' and is a National 5A-level tourist resort and a historical and cultural celebrity town. Although it's not as picturesque as other ancient villages in Western Anhui and can't be praised endlessly, it is still an important historical and cultural celebrity town in the Huai River region.
For outsiders, the name of Sanhe Ancient Town is not well-known, and even for a long time, many people don't know that Hefei actually has a National 5A resort, which is not surprising, because Sanhe Ancient Town was only rated as a National 5A resort in 2015, only five years ago, and it still has a long way to go. Without extensive promotion and excessive development, the ancient town has tried to preserve its original appearance, so many foreign tourists don't know its name and don't know where it is.
Sanhe Ancient Town still has a long way to go, and after being rated as a National 5A resort, it has been working hard and also recognizes that it has many shortcomings that need to be improved. As tourists, we can believe that Sanhe Ancient Town will develop better in the future, become the best tourist destination in the eyes of locals, and its name will be known by more and more foreign tourists. The number of visitors will increase year by year, because Sanhe Ancient Town is the only 5A resort in Anhui Province that does not charge entrance fees and is open to tourists for free. What's the point of 'disliking' it?
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