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Anhui. By Cindy Yu. Anhui. Province of the People’s Republic of China Located in eastern China across the basins of the Yangtze River and Huai River Province was formed in the 17th century Population over 59 million Has many attractions Has 2000 years of history
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Anhui By Cindy Yu
Anhui • Province of the People’s Republic of China • Located in eastern China across the basins of the Yangtze River and Huai River • Province was formed in the 17th century • Population over 59 million • Has many attractions • Has 2000 years of history • Covers an area of 130000
Anhui (continued) • Birth place of the first Ming emperor Zhu Yuanzhang – member of the White Lotus Rebels • Known for it’s various craftwork: • - Rice paper • - Ink Stones/Chinese Ink • - Together these form the precious Chinese four treasures of literary pursuits
Yellow Mountain (Huangshan Mountain) • - Found in the south of Anhui province, is probably the most famous. • - Originally known as Mt. Yishan it was renamed Mt. Huangshanin 747 AD in recognition of the legendary Huang Di, who was the reputed ancestor of the Chinese people and who made magic pills for immortality here
Mount Jiuhua • Is considered one of the best summer resorts in China. In addition to its popularity as a tourist destination
Langyashan Mountain • Lies in the Southwest of the city, Chuzhou, east of the Anhui Province • It is a key national scenic spot and the state forest park, one of the five major resorts in Anhui.