Huiyuan Garden (徽园), located in Hefei, Anhui Province, was established in 1999 and covers an area of 20 hectares. This park is a showcase of miniature landscapes representing various scenic spots from across Anhui, allowing visitors to gain a quick overview of the province’s rich history and culture. A notable feature of the garden is the full-scale replica of the Anhui Pavilion from the World Expo, with its distinctive white walls, black tiles, and high horse-head walls, capturing the essence of traditional Huizhou architecture. Visitors can also see the rare Lingbi stone, shaped like the famous Welcoming Pine, which was displayed at the Expo.
Although the buildings are replicas and may show signs of age, the garden provides a peaceful retreat from the bustling city, perfect for relaxation. In spring, renting a bike and leisurely exploring the garden offers a particularly enjoyable experience, whether you’re admiring the scenery or simply enjoying a tranquil ride.
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Basic Information
| Estimated Length of Tour | 2 hours |
| Ticket Price | Free |
| Opening Hours | 24 hours a day throughout the year |
| Telephone Number | 0086-0551-66699945 |
Location and Transportation
Huiyuan Garden is located at 276 Fanhua Avenue, Economic Development Zone, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China. To get there, you can choose one of the following ways:
Bus: Take bus 20, 52, 80, 150, 226, 322, 602, or 605 and get off at Huiyuan Garden Stop (徽园).
Metro: The closest metro station to Huiyuan Garden is Fanhua Avenue (繁华大道) on line 3. After getting out of the station from Exit A, walk about 500 meters to the east to reach the attraction.
Highlights of Huiyuan Garden
Zhenfeng Tower (振风塔)
Originally named Wanfo Tower and also known as Yingjiang Temple Tower, Zhenfeng Tower was later renamed with the meaning “to promote literary culture.” According to legend, during the Ming Dynasty, Anqing experienced a decline in literary culture, leading to the construction of this tower to revive it. Construction began in the second year of the Longqing era (1568) and was completed in the fourth year (1570). The tower is an octagonal, seven-story pavilion-style structure made of brick and stone, with a conical shape that gradually narrows from the base to the top. Standing 72.74 meters tall, it is a unique structure among Chinese pagodas, offering significant historical, artistic, and scientific value. The Zhenfeng Tower in the garden is a scaled-down replica of the original.
Zuiweng Pavilion (醉翁亭)
Zuiweng Pavilion is located on Langya Mountain in Chuzhou, Anhui Province, and was originally built in the seventh year of the Northern Song Dynasty’s Qingli era (1047) by the famous scholar Ouyang Xiu, one of the Eight Great Prose Masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties. The pavilion is famously associated with Ouyang Xiu’s celebrated essay “醉翁亭记” (“The Old Drunkard’s Pavilion”). The pavilion is a traditional Chinese structure with a hip-and-gable roof, featuring roof animals perched along the ridges, and its corners soar like the wings of a bird. It can accommodate more than ten people, with lattice windows and floral carvings on the doors. Inside, there are eight relief carvings of the “Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea,” crafted during the late Qing Dynasty. The pavilion in the garden is built at a 1:1 scale, standing 3.5 meters tall with a floor area of 7.33 square meters.
Loushi Pavilion (陋室亭)
Loushi Pavilion commemorates the humble dwelling of the Tang Dynasty poet Liu Yuxi. In the fourth year of Emperor Muzong’s Changqing reign (824 AD), Liu Yuxi was demoted to serve as an official in Hezhou (now Hexian County in Ma’anshan City, Anhui Province, previously part of Chaohu City). During his brief tenure, he faced hostility from the local county magistrate, forcing him to move three times within six months. He eventually resided in a small room that could only accommodate a bed, a table, and a chair. However, this humble abode didn’t trouble Liu Yuxi, who embraced a carefree attitude and literary passion, and it was here that he wrote the famous inscription “陋室铭” (“Inscription of the Humble Room”), a piece that has been celebrated for centuries. The pavilion’s entrance bears the inscription “陋室,” written by the renowned poet Zang Kejia.
Hua Theater Tower (花戏楼)
Hua Theater Tower is located in Bozhou, Anhui Province, and was originally built during the Shunzhi era of the Qing Dynasty. Initially named Guandi Temple and Shanxi-Shaanxi Guild Hall, it was established by merchants Wang Bi from Shanxi and Zhu Kongling from Shaanxi. The guild hall served three purposes: to worship the gods, to entertain friends and relatives, and to provide a sanctuary for fellow countrymen far from home. During the Kangxi era, a theater tower was added to the Guandi Temple, giving rise to the name Hua Theater Tower. The building in the garden is a scaled-down replica of the original structure.
