{"id":40492,"date":"2026-04-22T11:44:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T11:44:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/?p=40492"},"modified":"2026-04-24T09:53:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T09:53:37","slug":"hvor-man-kan-overnatte-i-hefei","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/where-to-stay-in-hefei\/","title":{"rendered":"Overnatning i Hefei: Bedste omr\u00e5der og hoteller"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"40492\" class=\"elementor elementor-40492\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38068a9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"38068a9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6bdafc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" 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data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Quick Answer: Where Should You Stay in Hefei?<\/h2><p>For most first-time visitors, the safest base in Hefei is still in or around the old-town core, especially around Huaihe Road Pedestrian Street. For most trips, area choice matters more than small hotel-score differences.<\/p><ul><li>Best overall for first-time visitors: Hefei old-town core, especially around Huaihe Road Pedestrian Street and nearby central districts<\/li><li>Best for classic Hefei trips: the old-town core<\/li><li>Best for balanced sightseeing efficiency: the old-town core<\/li><li>Best for old-town night walks and food: around Huaihe Road Pedestrian Street and nearby food streets<\/li><li>Best for modern comfort and business convenience: Government Affairs District \/ Swan Lake area<\/li><li>Best for high-speed-rail-focused itineraries: near Hefei South Railway Station, only when the trip is strongly built around rail timing<\/li><li>Best for airport or rail stopovers: near Xinqiao Airport or Hefei South Railway Station, only when the transit logic is real<\/li><li>Do not stay too far out just because it is cheaper: the wrong area can cost more in time and convenience<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9eb77ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9eb77ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/hefei-travel-guide\/\">Hefei<\/a> is not a city where any \u201cdowntown\u201d hotel will do. Staying in the old-town core, the Government Affairs District \/ Swan Lake area, near Hefei South Railway Station, or near Xinqiao Airport leads to very different trips.<\/p><p>The real difference is how well the base works for food, evening walks, metro access, day trips, and whether it fits sightseeing, modern comfort, rail timing, or airport transit. For first-time visitors, area choice comes before hotel choice. This guide shows which area fits which travel style and which hotels are most worth considering.<\/p><h2>How We Chose the Hotels in This Guide<\/h2><p>This guide starts with area choice, then narrows down the hotels that work best in real trips.<\/p><ul><li>No sponsored placements or paid recommendations<\/li><li>Based mainly on real guest ratings and reviews from major Chinese booking platforms<\/li><li>Area fit matters more than tiny review-score differences<\/li><li>We looked for repeated praise and repeated complaints, not just polished listing photos<\/li><li>Hotels were chosen for actual travel usefulness, not just star level or brochure appeal<\/li><li>In Hefei, repeated comments about old-town access, food-street convenience, metro convenience, Government Affairs District calmness, Hefei South Railway Station practicality, airport transfer usefulness, building age, parking, breakfast, taxi convenience, and night noise matter a lot<\/li><\/ul><h2>Best Areas to Stay in Hefei<\/h2><h3>Huaihe Road Pedestrian Street \/ Old Town Core<\/h3><figure id=\"attachment_40494\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40494\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-40494\" title=\"Hefei Huaihe Road Pedestrian Street Night Scene Crowded shopping street with neon lit storefronts and futuristic LED billboard display\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hefei-Huaihe-Road-Pedestrian-Street-Night-Scene-Crowded-shopping-street-with-neon-lit-storefronts-and-futuristic-LED-billboard-display-e1776856773549.webp\" alt=\"Hefei Huaihe Road Pedestrian Street Night Scene Crowded shopping street with neon lit storefronts and futuristic LED billboard display\" width=\"300\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hefei-Huaihe-Road-Pedestrian-Street-Night-Scene-Crowded-shopping-street-with-neon-lit-storefronts-and-futuristic-LED-billboard-display-e1776856773549.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hefei-Huaihe-Road-Pedestrian-Street-Night-Scene-Crowded-shopping-street-with-neon-lit-storefronts-and-futuristic-LED-billboard-display-e1776856773549-387x500.webp 387w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hefei-Huaihe-Road-Pedestrian-Street-Night-Scene-Crowded-shopping-street-with-neon-lit-storefronts-and-futuristic-LED-billboard-display-e1776856773549-792x1024.webp 792w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hefei-Huaihe-Road-Pedestrian-Street-Night-Scene-Crowded-shopping-street-with-neon-lit-storefronts-and-futuristic-LED-billboard-display-e1776856773549-232x300.webp 232w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hefei-Huaihe-Road-Pedestrian-Street-Night-Scene-Crowded-shopping-street-with-neon-lit-storefronts-and-futuristic-LED-billboard-display-e1776856773549-768x993.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hefei-Huaihe-Road-Pedestrian-Street-Night-Scene-Crowded-shopping-street-with-neon-lit-storefronts-and-futuristic-LED-billboard-display-e1776856773549-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hefei-Huaihe-Road-Pedestrian-Street-Night-Scene-Crowded-shopping-street-with-neon-lit-storefronts-and-futuristic-LED-billboard-display-e1776856773549-150x194.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-40494\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hefei Huaihe Road Pedestrian Street Night Scene<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>For most first-time visitors, this is still the safest place to stay in Hefei. It is the strongest base for Huaihe Road Pedestrian Street, Xiaoyaojin, Bao Park, and broader old-town movement, with the best mix of sightseeing efficiency, food access, metro convenience, and local city atmosphere.<\/p><p>It is more useful than the newer districts or transit-side stays for a normal sightseeing trip, but it is not always the quietest or the newest part of the city. Some hotels are older, busy commercial streets can stay noisy at night, and parking can be difficult. Even so, this remains the clearest default answer for a first Hefei trip.<\/p><h4>Hefei Yintai Narada Hotel\uff08\u5408\u80a5\u94f6\u6cf0\u541b\u4ead\u9152\u5e97\uff09<\/h4><p><b>Hotel positioning:<\/b> upper-mid design-led city hotel<\/p><p><b>Best for:<\/b> first-time visitors, couples, and readers who want the safest all-around stay with a stronger modern feel in the old-town core<\/p><p><b>Rating:<\/b> 4.7\/5<\/p><p><b>Price range:<\/b> about RMB 450\u2013700 per night<\/p><p><b>Pros:<\/b> standout central location near Huaihe Road Pedestrian Street and major shopping areas; stronger design feel than many older old-core hotels; useful for travelers who want modern interiors without giving up classic city convenience<\/p><p><b>Cons:<\/b> core commercial surroundings can still be noisy; parking is tighter than in newer districts; peak-date pricing can rise quickly<\/p><p><b>Verdict:<\/b> the safest all-around pick here if you want strong old-town location logic with a more polished and less dated feel<\/p><h4>Hefei Gujing Holiday Inn\uff08\u5408\u80a5\u53e4\u4e95\u5047\u65e5\u9152\u5e97\uff09<\/h4><p><b>Hotel positioning:<\/b> upper-mid international-brand city hotel<\/p><p><b>Best for:<\/b> practical travelers, families, and readers who want better value from a stable brand without giving up central convenience<\/p><p><b>Rating:<\/b> 4.6\/5<\/p><p><b>Price range:<\/b> about RMB 400\u2013650 per night<\/p><p><b>Pros:<\/b> strong brand consistency; useful access to Xiaoyaojin and Bao Park; better all-around reliability than many smaller local options; good fit for travelers who care more about convenience and steadiness than hotel personality<\/p><p><b>Cons:<\/b> some facilities show age; less distinctive than stronger design-led stays; not the quietest choice in busy periods<\/p><p><b>Verdict:<\/b> the better-value pick here if you want central sightseeing convenience with a steadier branded stay<\/p><h4>Hefei Yintai Narada Hotel, Huaihe Road Branch\uff08\u5408\u80a5\u94f6\u6cf0\u541b\u4ead\u9152\u5e97\u6dee\u6cb3\u8def\u6b65\u884c\u8857\u5e97\uff09<\/h4><p><b>Hotel positioning:<\/b> comfort-led practical city hotel<\/p><p><b>Best for:<\/b> short stays, budget-aware travelers, and readers who want a stronger comfort-to-price balance in the old-town core<\/p><p><b>Rating:<\/b> 4.8\/5<\/p><p><b>Price range:<\/b> about RMB 300\u2013500 per night<\/p><p><b>Pros:<\/b> very useful old-town position; strong efficiency for food, shopping, and metro movement; cleaner and simpler decision logic than many aging local hotels; good fit for readers who care more about location than full-service extras<\/p><p><b>Cons:<\/b> simpler setup than stronger full-service hotels; rooms may feel smaller; parking support is still limited<\/p><p><b>Verdict:<\/b> the stronger value-and-comfort pick here if you want excellent central access without moving into higher price bands<\/p><p>If your first choices are full, look for newer chain hotels just outside Huaihe Road that still keep strong walkability and metro convenience.<\/p><h3>Government Affairs District \/ Swan Lake \/ Modern Comfort Belt<\/h3><figure id=\"attachment_39625\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39625\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39625\" title=\"Swan Lake Night Skyline Hefei Vibrant neon cityscape reflects across calm lake highlighting modern Hefei urban skyline at night\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Swan-Lake-Night-Skyline-Hefei-Vibrant-neon-cityscape-reflects-across-calm-lake-highlighting-modern-Hefei-urban-skyline-at-night-e1775649203310.webp\" alt=\"Swan Lake Night Skyline Hefei Vibrant neon cityscape reflects across calm lake highlighting modern Hefei urban skyline at night\" width=\"500\" height=\"349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Swan-Lake-Night-Skyline-Hefei-Vibrant-neon-cityscape-reflects-across-calm-lake-highlighting-modern-Hefei-urban-skyline-at-night-e1775649203310.webp 1547w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Swan-Lake-Night-Skyline-Hefei-Vibrant-neon-cityscape-reflects-across-calm-lake-highlighting-modern-Hefei-urban-skyline-at-night-e1775649203310-500x349.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Swan-Lake-Night-Skyline-Hefei-Vibrant-neon-cityscape-reflects-across-calm-lake-highlighting-modern-Hefei-urban-skyline-at-night-e1775649203310-1024x715.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Swan-Lake-Night-Skyline-Hefei-Vibrant-neon-cityscape-reflects-across-calm-lake-highlighting-modern-Hefei-urban-skyline-at-night-e1775649203310-300x209.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Swan-Lake-Night-Skyline-Hefei-Vibrant-neon-cityscape-reflects-across-calm-lake-highlighting-modern-Hefei-urban-skyline-at-night-e1775649203310-768x536.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Swan-Lake-Night-Skyline-Hefei-Vibrant-neon-cityscape-reflects-across-calm-lake-highlighting-modern-Hefei-urban-skyline-at-night-e1775649203310-1536x1072.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Swan-Lake-Night-Skyline-Hefei-Vibrant-neon-cityscape-reflects-across-calm-lake-highlighting-modern-Hefei-urban-skyline-at-night-e1775649203310-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Swan-Lake-Night-Skyline-Hefei-Vibrant-neon-cityscape-reflects-across-calm-lake-highlighting-modern-Hefei-urban-skyline-at-night-e1775649203310-150x105.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39625\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Swan Lake Night Skyline Hefei<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>This side works better for newer hotels, parking, quieter comfort, business convenience, and skyline or lake views than for classic old-town atmosphere. It suits business travelers, families, self-drive visitors, and readers who care more about hotel quality than about sleeping inside Hefei\u2019s older core.<\/p><p>It is more modern and calmer than the old town, but weaker for classic Hefei character and easy walking access to the main old-town sights. Stronger branded hotels can carry premiums. Choose it when the stay itself matters more than sleeping inside the older city.<\/p><h4>Grand Hyatt Hefei\uff08\u5408\u80a5\u541b\u60a6\u9152\u5e97\uff09<\/h4><p><b>Hotel positioning:<\/b> premium international-brand hotel<\/p><p><b>Best for:<\/b> business travelers, families, and readers who want the safest all-around modern stay with stronger skyline or lake-view appeal<\/p><p><b>Rating:<\/b> 4.8\/5<\/p><p><b>Price range:<\/b> about RMB 800\u20131,500 per night<\/p><p><b>Pros:<\/b> standout hardware and service baseline; stronger city-view and lake-view upside than most local competitors; easier parking and calmer surroundings than the old town; useful for readers who want a higher-end stay experience as part of the trip<\/p><p><b>Cons:<\/b> expensive; clearly removed from classic old-town sightseeing; less local atmosphere than the central city<\/p><p><b>Verdict:<\/b> the safest all-around pick here if you want strong modern comfort, polished service, and a more premium stay environment<\/p><h4>The Langham, Hefei\uff08\u5408\u80a5\u6822\u666f\u6717\u5ef7\u9152\u5e97\uff09<\/h4><p><b>Hotel positioning:<\/b> premium full-service business hotel<\/p><p><b>Best for:<\/b> families, business-leisure travelers, and readers who want a better-value branded luxury stay in the modern district<\/p><p><b>Rating:<\/b> 4.7\/5<\/p><p><b>Price range:<\/b> about RMB 700\u20131,200 per night<\/p><p><b>Pros:<\/b> strong full-service setup; useful shopping and dining support nearby; better fit for travelers who want an easier all-in-one stay; more practical family logic than some view-first luxury hotels<\/p><p><b>Cons:<\/b> still expensive; business-district feel is less local; old-town sightseeing still needs taxis or metro rides<\/p><p><b>Verdict:<\/b> the better-value branded pick here if you want stronger facilities and comfort without paying the very top tier every night<\/p><h4>Grand Mercure Hefei Government Affairs District\uff08\u5408\u80a5\u96c5\u9ad8\u7f8e\u7235\u9152\u5e97(\u653f\u52a1\u533a\u5e97)\uff09<\/h4><p><b>Hotel positioning:<\/b> upper-mid to premium international-brand hotel<\/p><p><b>Best for:<\/b> practical comfort-seekers, couples, and readers who want a stronger premium or family-friendly stay without moving into the highest luxury tier<\/p><p><b>Rating:<\/b> 4.8\/5<\/p><p><b>Price range:<\/b> about RMB 500\u2013800 per night<\/p><p><b>Pros:<\/b> strong brand stability; easier cost-performance than top luxury names; useful location near Swan Lake and the modern commercial zone; good fit for travelers who want a polished but less extreme premium stay<\/p><p><b>Cons:<\/b> brand pull is weaker than top-end international hotels; still not useful for spontaneous old-town walking; district atmosphere can feel more polished than lively<\/p><p><b>Verdict:<\/b> the stronger premium and family-led pick here if you want modern comfort, good brand consistency, and a more manageable price point<\/p><p>If your first choices are full, look for newer chain hotels near Swan Lake that still keep better parking and a steadier modern stay.<\/p><h3>Hefei South Railway Station \/ High-Speed-Rail Efficiency Logic<\/h3><figure id=\"attachment_39634\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39634\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39634\" title=\"Hefei South Railway Station Sunset Modern high speed train platform glowing under orange sky with passengers waiting\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hefei-South-Railway-Station-Sunset-Modern-high-speed-train-platform-glowing-under-orange-sky-with-passengers-waiting-e1775649578559.webp\" alt=\"Hefei South Railway Station Sunset Modern high speed train platform glowing under orange sky with passengers waiting\" width=\"300\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hefei-South-Railway-Station-Sunset-Modern-high-speed-train-platform-glowing-under-orange-sky-with-passengers-waiting-e1775649578559.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hefei-South-Railway-Station-Sunset-Modern-high-speed-train-platform-glowing-under-orange-sky-with-passengers-waiting-e1775649578559-389x500.webp 389w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hefei-South-Railway-Station-Sunset-Modern-high-speed-train-platform-glowing-under-orange-sky-with-passengers-waiting-e1775649578559-797x1024.webp 797w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hefei-South-Railway-Station-Sunset-Modern-high-speed-train-platform-glowing-under-orange-sky-with-passengers-waiting-e1775649578559-234x300.webp 234w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hefei-South-Railway-Station-Sunset-Modern-high-speed-train-platform-glowing-under-orange-sky-with-passengers-waiting-e1775649578559-768x986.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hefei-South-Railway-Station-Sunset-Modern-high-speed-train-platform-glowing-under-orange-sky-with-passengers-waiting-e1775649578559-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hefei-South-Railway-Station-Sunset-Modern-high-speed-train-platform-glowing-under-orange-sky-with-passengers-waiting-e1775649578559-150x193.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39634\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hefei South Railway Station Sunset<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>This side works better for rail-timing-heavy itineraries than for broad Hefei sightseeing. It makes sense mainly for travelers whose schedule is built around Hefei South Railway Station and who want to cut transfer time. In area logic, it is more functional than atmospheric.<\/p><p>It is weaker for old-town walking, food convenience, and night activity, and it is not the safest default answer for most first-time visitors. Choose it only when rail timing matters more than city convenience.<\/p><h4>Atour Hotel Hefei South Railway Station\uff08\u5408\u80a5\u5357\u7ad9\u4e9a\u6735\u9152\u5e97\uff09<\/h4><p><b>Hotel positioning:<\/b> upper-mid lifestyle chain hotel<\/p><p><b>Best for:<\/b> rail-heavy travelers and readers who want the safest all-around stay near Hefei South Railway Station<\/p><p><b>Rating:<\/b> 4.8\/5<\/p><p><b>Price range:<\/b> about RMB 400\u2013650 per night<\/p><p><b>Pros:<\/b> strong branded service consistency; useful station access and smoother overnight logic; better breakfast and overall comfort than many basic transit hotels; good fit for readers who still want a more comfortable rail-side stay<\/p><p><b>Cons:<\/b> higher price than simpler station picks; area logic is still transport-driven; less useful for readers planning a city-heavy itinerary<\/p><p><b>Verdict:<\/b> the safest all-around pick here if rail timing is the real priority and you still want a more comfortable overnight<\/p><h4>JI Hotel Hefei South Railway Station\uff08\u5168\u5b63\u9152\u5e97(\u5408\u80a5\u9ad8\u94c1\u5357\u7ad9\u5e97)\uff09<\/h4><p><b>Hotel positioning:<\/b> upper-mid practical chain hotel<\/p><p><b>Best for:<\/b> practical travelers, short stopovers, and readers who want a better-value branded stay near the station<\/p><p><b>Rating:<\/b> 4.8\/5<\/p><p><b>Price range:<\/b> about RMB 350\u2013550 per night<\/p><p><b>Pros:<\/b> stable chain quality; cleaner and simpler decision logic than many local transit hotels; useful for travelers who mainly need a dependable overnight before or after rail travel; better value than more comfort-led branded picks<\/p><p><b>Cons:<\/b> standard business-chain feel; weaker local atmosphere and evening life; not a strong base for normal sightseeing<\/p><p><b>Verdict:<\/b> the better-value pick here if your schedule is train-heavy and you want a straightforward, lower-risk stay<\/p><h4>Hanting Hotel Hefei South Railway Station\uff08\u6c49\u5ead\u9152\u5e97(\u5408\u80a5\u9ad8\u94c1\u5357\u7ad9\u5e97)\uff09<\/h4><p><b>Hotel positioning:<\/b> budget-to-mid practical chain hotel<\/p><p><b>Best for:<\/b> budget-conscious travelers, solo travelers, and readers who want a stronger practical pick with simple station convenience<\/p><p><b>Rating:<\/b> 4.6\/5<\/p><p><b>Price range:<\/b> about RMB 250\u2013400 per night<\/p><p><b>Pros:<\/b> lower entry price than stronger branded upper-mid options; useful for one-night rail stopovers; clear chain-hotel predictability; good fit when you want to keep cost down without gambling on random local properties<\/p><p><b>Cons:<\/b> basic economy-hotel setup; less comfort and room size than stronger station-side hotels; limited value beyond transport use<\/p><p><b>Verdict:<\/b> the stronger practical-budget pick here if you want rail convenience at a lower cost and do not need a fuller hotel experience<\/p><p>If your first choices are full, a newer chain hotel near Hefei South Railway Station can still work as a practical backup.<\/p><h3>Near Xinqiao Airport \/ Practical Transit Logic<\/h3><figure id=\"attachment_39633\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39633\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39633\" title=\"Hefei Xinqiao International Airport Aircraft China Eastern airplane taxiing on runway highlighting modern aviation hub in Hefei\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hefei-Xinqiao-International-Airport-Aircraft-China-Eastern-airplane-taxiing-on-runway-highlighting-modern-aviation-hub-in-Hefei-e1775649548810.webp\" alt=\"Hefei Xinqiao International Airport Aircraft China Eastern airplane taxiing on runway highlighting modern aviation hub in Hefei\" width=\"500\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hefei-Xinqiao-International-Airport-Aircraft-China-Eastern-airplane-taxiing-on-runway-highlighting-modern-aviation-hub-in-Hefei-e1775649548810.webp 1620w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hefei-Xinqiao-International-Airport-Aircraft-China-Eastern-airplane-taxiing-on-runway-highlighting-modern-aviation-hub-in-Hefei-e1775649548810-500x319.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hefei-Xinqiao-International-Airport-Aircraft-China-Eastern-airplane-taxiing-on-runway-highlighting-modern-aviation-hub-in-Hefei-e1775649548810-1024x654.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hefei-Xinqiao-International-Airport-Aircraft-China-Eastern-airplane-taxiing-on-runway-highlighting-modern-aviation-hub-in-Hefei-e1775649548810-300x192.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hefei-Xinqiao-International-Airport-Aircraft-China-Eastern-airplane-taxiing-on-runway-highlighting-modern-aviation-hub-in-Hefei-e1775649548810-768x491.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hefei-Xinqiao-International-Airport-Aircraft-China-Eastern-airplane-taxiing-on-runway-highlighting-modern-aviation-hub-in-Hefei-e1775649548810-1536x981.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hefei-Xinqiao-International-Airport-Aircraft-China-Eastern-airplane-taxiing-on-runway-highlighting-modern-aviation-hub-in-Hefei-e1775649548810-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hefei-Xinqiao-International-Airport-Aircraft-China-Eastern-airplane-taxiing-on-runway-highlighting-modern-aviation-hub-in-Hefei-e1775649548810-150x96.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39633\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hefei Xinqiao International Airport Aircraft<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>This side works better for flight timing and short practical stays than for tourism atmosphere. It is useful for late arrivals, early departures, and one-night stopovers when the goal is simply to arrive, sleep, and leave easily.<\/p><p>It is not a real sightseeing base. Function comes first here, and choosing it for a normal first Hefei trip usually weakens the stay.<\/p><h4>Hefei Xinqiao International Airport Hotel\uff08\u5408\u80a5\u65b0\u6865\u56fd\u9645\u673a\u573a\u9152\u5e97\uff09<\/h4><p><b>Hotel positioning:<\/b> mid-range practical airport hotel<\/p><p><b>Best for:<\/b> transit travelers who want the safest all-around airport-side stay with the least transfer stress<\/p><p><b>Rating:<\/b> 4.5\/5<\/p><p><b>Price range:<\/b> about RMB 300\u2013500 per night<\/p><p><b>Pros:<\/b> strongest airport logic; useful for very early departures or late arrivals; smoother overnight flow than staying in the city and transferring again; good fit for travelers who want lower timing risk<\/p><p><b>Cons:<\/b> airport-area pricing can feel high for a transit-only stay; limited food and surrounding life; not useful as a sightseeing base<\/p><p><b>Verdict:<\/b> the safest all-around pick here if your flight timing is real and you want the simplest workable overnight<\/p><h4>7 Days Hotel Hefei Xinqiao International Airport\uff087\u5929\u9152\u5e97(\u5408\u80a5\u65b0\u6865\u56fd\u9645\u673a\u573a\u5e97)\uff09<\/h4><p><b>Hotel positioning:<\/b> budget practical chain hotel<\/p><p><b>Best for:<\/b> practical travelers and readers who want a mid-range stable chain option with airport transfer usefulness<\/p><p><b>Rating:<\/b> 4.6\/5<\/p><p><b>Price range:<\/b> about RMB 200\u2013350 per night<\/p><p><b>Pros:<\/b> lower-cost airport logic; useful transfer support; simpler decision risk than random independent airport inns; good fit for readers who only need a functional overnight<\/p><p><b>Cons:<\/b> basic setup; less comfort and polish than stronger airport picks; surrounding convenience remains weak<\/p><p><b>Verdict:<\/b> the mid-range stable pick here if you want airport convenience without paying for a more comfort-led stopover<\/p><h4>City Comfort Inn Hefei Xinqiao International Airport\uff08\u57ce\u5e02\u4fbf\u6377\u9152\u5e97(\u5408\u80a5\u65b0\u6865\u56fd\u9645\u673a\u573a\u5e97)\uff09<\/h4><p><b>Hotel positioning:<\/b> low-budget practical airport hotel<\/p><p><b>Best for:<\/b> strict-budget travelers and readers who want the lowest workable airport-side overnight<\/p><p><b>Rating:<\/b> 4.5\/5<\/p><p><b>Price range:<\/b> about RMB 180\u2013300 per night<\/p><p><b>Pros:<\/b> lowest entry cost among safer chain-style options; useful for one simple transit night; practical when price matters more than stay feel<\/p><p><b>Cons:<\/b> very basic facilities; weaker comfort ceiling; no value beyond transfer convenience<\/p><p><b>Verdict:<\/b> the best low-budget practical pick here if the goal is only to cover a short airport stop at the lowest reasonable cost<\/p><p>If your first airport choices are full, a stable chain hotel with reliable airport transfer can still work as a practical backup.<\/p><h2>How to Think About Where to Stay in Hefei<\/h2><ul><li>Start by deciding whether your trip is mainly about old-town sightseeing and food, modern comfort, high-speed-rail efficiency, or pure airport transit.<\/li><li>Do not treat \u201cstaying in Hefei\u201d as one single experience.<\/li><li>Choose the old-town core when first-time sightseeing, local food, walking, and classic city logic matter most.<\/li><li>Choose the Government Affairs District when newer hotels and steadier comfort matter more than sleeping inside the older city.<\/li><li>Treat Hefei South Railway Station as a narrow transport answer, not a broad city-stay answer.<\/li><li>Treat airport-side stays as practical, not memorable.<\/li><li>If you stay only 1\u20132 nights, the wrong area can clearly reduce efficiency.<\/li><li>If you want both old-town atmosphere and modern comfort, decide which one is the base and which one is secondary.<\/li><li>Area choice usually matters more than tiny review-score differences.<\/li><\/ul><h2>Best Area to Stay in Hefei by Travel Style<\/h2><div style=\"overflow-x: auto; max-width: 100%; max-height: 500px;\"><table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\"><thead><tr><th><p><b>Travel style<\/b><\/p><\/th><th><p><b>Best area<\/b><\/p><\/th><th><p><b>Why<\/b><\/p><\/th><th><p><b>Watch out for<\/b><\/p><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><p>First-time visitors<\/p><\/td><td><p>Huaihe Road Pedestrian Street \/ Old Town Core<\/p><\/td><td><p>Best overall balance of sightseeing, food, metro convenience, and daily efficiency<\/p><\/td><td><p>Some hotels are older, and central streets can be noisy<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Classic Hefei atmosphere seekers<\/p><\/td><td><p>Huaihe Road Pedestrian Street \/ Old Town Core<\/p><\/td><td><p>Strongest local city feel and easiest access to Hefei\u2019s best-known traditional central districts<\/p><\/td><td><p>Busy central areas can feel crowded at night<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Food and evening-walk travelers<\/p><\/td><td><p>Huaihe Road Pedestrian Street \/ Old Town Core<\/p><\/td><td><p>Best mix of food, night walks, and easy old-town movement<\/p><\/td><td><p>Peak periods can be louder and more crowded<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Modern comfort seekers<\/p><\/td><td><p>Government Affairs District \/ Swan Lake \/ Modern Comfort Belt<\/p><\/td><td><p>Newer hotels, calmer surroundings, stronger hardware, and steadier stay quality<\/p><\/td><td><p>Old-town sightseeing usually needs metro rides or taxis<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Families<\/p><\/td><td><p>Government Affairs District \/ Swan Lake \/ Modern Comfort Belt<\/p><\/td><td><p>Bigger rooms, easier parking, and smoother family logistics<\/p><\/td><td><p>Less local atmosphere and weaker walk-to-sights convenience<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>High-speed-rail-focused travelers<\/p><\/td><td><p>Hefei South Railway Station \/ High-Speed-Rail Efficiency Logic<\/p><\/td><td><p>Best when the trip is heavily built around train timing and fast station access<\/p><\/td><td><p>Weak for old-town food, walking, and night activity<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Airport \/ rail stopovers<\/p><\/td><td><p>Near Xinqiao Airport \/ Practical Transit Logic<\/p><\/td><td><p>Best for late arrivals, early departures, and simple transport timing<\/p><\/td><td><p>No real sightseeing value<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Budget travelers<\/p><\/td><td><p>Huaihe Road Pedestrian Street \/ Old Town Core<\/p><\/td><td><p>Best chance to keep daily movement efficient without giving up too much convenience<\/p><\/td><td><p>Need to screen carefully for age, noise, and room condition<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><h2>Where Not to Stay in Hefei for Most Tourists<\/h2><ul><li><p>Avoid too-far outer districts just because the room rate looks lower. They usually weaken access to the main city sights too much and make sightseeing less efficient.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Be careful with cheap but inefficient suburban stays.<\/p><\/li><li><p>What you save on the room can disappear in taxi cost and extra time.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Do not use station- or airport-side stays as sightseeing bases. They work for transport timing, not for a normal first Hefei trip.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Avoid awkward in-between areas that are neither efficient for sightseeing nor especially good for comfort.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Be cautious with old low-cost stays repeatedly criticized for age, odor, poor maintenance, unstable hot water, noise, or misleading location claims.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Skip places that look cheaper but weaken walking, dinner access, and evening movement in practice.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Be wary of listings that sound central but still leave you with poor food access or inconvenient late returns.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>These places are not necessarily bad. They are usually just the wrong fit for most first-time Hefei visitors focused on sightseeing, food, shopping, and easy daily movement.<\/p><h2>How Much Should You Budget for Staying in Hefei?<\/h2><div style=\"overflow-x: auto; max-width: 100%; max-height: 500px;\"><table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\"><thead><tr><th><p><b>Budget level<\/b><\/p><\/th><th><p><b>Typical nightly range<\/b><\/p><\/th><th><p><b>What to expect<\/b><\/p><\/th><th><p><b>Best-fit areas<\/b><\/p><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><p>Budget<\/p><\/td><td><p>RMB 180\u2013320<\/p><\/td><td><p>Basic but workable rooms, usually with more tradeoffs on building age, room size, soundproofing, or exact location. Best when price matters more than stay feel.<\/p><\/td><td><p>Old-town edge stays, simpler practical hotels, South Railway Station stopovers, airport-side transit stays<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Mid-range<\/p><\/td><td><p>RMB 320\u2013550<\/p><\/td><td><p>The most useful range for most travelers. You can usually get a comfortable room, a practical location, and a smoother overall stay without paying heavily for brand or views.<\/p><\/td><td><p>Old-town core, selected Government Affairs District hotels, better-value South Railway Station hotels<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Upper-mid \/ Comfort<\/p><\/td><td><p>RMB 550\u2013900<\/p><\/td><td><p>Better hardware, stronger service, larger rooms, and a more polished stay with fewer compromises.<\/p><\/td><td><p>Stronger old-town hotels, better branded Government Affairs District stays, stronger business hotels<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Luxury<\/p><\/td><td><p>RMB 900+<\/p><\/td><td><p>Premium hotels, fuller facilities, stronger service, and the best chance of standout comfort or better skyline- or lake-view rooms.<\/p><\/td><td><p>Prime old-town stays, stronger branded city hotels, better-view premium rooms in the Government Affairs District<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p>Hefei is usually more affordable than China\u2019s top-tier cities, but the real gap still comes from area, branding, weekends, holidays, and core-location premiums. For most travelers, a mid-range budget is already enough for a practical and comfortable stay. Prime old-town stays, stronger branded city hotels, and better-view premium rooms can still carry noticeable premiums. For a broader travel spending benchmark, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/cost-of-travel-in-china\/\">Cost to Travel in China<\/a>.<\/p><h2>Practical Tips for Choosing Where to Stay in Hefei<\/h2><ul><li>Lock the area first, then compare hotels inside it. In Hefei, the right base usually matters more than a slightly higher score in the wrong place.<\/li><li>Do not rely only on labels like \u201cnear old town\u201d or \u201cnear city center.\u201d Those phrases can still hide longer walks, awkward roads, or weaker real-world convenience.<\/li><li>In the old city, check whether the building is older, street-facing, noisy, harder for luggage, or weaker on maintenance. Some central stays look perfect on the map but feel less smooth in practice.<\/li><li>For modern stays, decide whether the newer hardware is really worth the extra commute. Better rooms help, but not if they make the whole trip less efficient.<\/li><li>For business-style hotels, decide whether the location premium is really worth paying. A more polished hotel is not always the better base.<\/li><li>Staying near the station or airport is fine for transport timing, but it is usually much weaker for sightseeing.<\/li><li>Dinner access, breakfast convenience, evening walkability, and late return convenience directly affect stay value more than many travelers expect.<\/li><li>Book early for holidays, peak dates, and busy weekends. Better-value rooms in the strongest areas disappear quickly.<\/li><li>Families should check walking conditions, elevators, and nearby food, not just ratings. A good room matters less if daily movement feels awkward.<\/li><li>Transport convenience is not just about distance; it is also about whether routes to the main sights actually work well in practice.<\/li><li>In recent reviews, focus on noise, cleanliness, maintenance, heating or cooling, hot water, parking, taxi convenience, and whether the location is truly practical.<\/li><li>It also helps to review broader <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/china-travel-tips\/\">China Travel Tips<\/a> before locking in your stay.<\/li><\/ul><h2>FAQs About Where to Stay in Hefei<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b40d349 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"b40d349\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;multiple&quot;,&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1880\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1880\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Where is the best area to stay in Hefei for first-time visitors? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1880\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c725cb9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c725cb9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de9790e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"de9790e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">For most first-time visitors, the best area is still in or around Hefei\u2019s old-town core, especially near Huaihe Road Pedestrian Street. It gives the strongest balance of sightseeing, food, metro convenience, and daily efficiency. Unless your trip is mainly about modern hotel comfort or pure transit timing, this is usually the safest choice.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1881\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1881\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is it better to stay in the old town or in the Government Affairs District? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1881\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b346a8e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b346a8e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-242342a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"242342a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">For most leisure travelers, the old town is better. It keeps the main sights, food streets, and evening walks easier and more natural. The Government Affairs District makes more sense only if you care more about newer hotels, quieter surroundings, easier parking, and a more polished stay than about staying close to Hefei\u2019s more local and walkable core.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1882\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1882\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is the old-town core a good place to stay in Hefei? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1882\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17d557c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"17d557c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab2a6d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ab2a6d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Yes. It is one of the strongest places to stay if you want first-time sightseeing, old-town walking, and easier access to food and metro lines. The tradeoff is that some hotels are older, some commercial streets can be noisy at night, and parking is often less convenient than in newer districts.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1883\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1883\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Are hotels in the old town too old or too noisy? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1883\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b07ecc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8b07ecc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea73c0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea73c0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Some are, but not all. This is mainly a screening issue, not a reason to avoid the area completely. In Hefei, older buildings, busy shopping streets, and heavy evening foot traffic can affect comfort, so recent reviews on noise, maintenance, and room condition matter a lot. The location advantage is still strong enough that this area remains the best default answer for most first-time trips.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1884\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1884\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Should I stay near Hefei South Railway Station? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1884\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91d351a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"91d351a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de365a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"de365a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Only if your itinerary is heavily built around high-speed rail and you want to reduce station transfer time. For a normal Hefei trip, it is usually too narrow a choice because it weakens old-town walking, food convenience, and overall city flexibility.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1885\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1885\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Should I stay near Xinqiao Airport? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1885\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-335f787 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"335f787\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b459b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b459b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Only if your flight timing is the real reason. Airport-side stays work for late arrivals, early departures, or a simple overnight stop. For a normal Hefei trip, they are too far from the city\u2019s most useful visitor areas to work as a practical sightseeing base.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1886\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1886\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Where should I stay in Hefei for one night? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1886\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbeda33 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dbeda33\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66be226 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"66be226\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">For one sightseeing-focused night, staying in or around the old-town core is usually the smartest choice. It gives you the easiest access to food, metro lines, and the city\u2019s most useful central districts. If the stay is purely about transport timing, stay near Hefei South Railway Station or Xinqiao Airport instead.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1887\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"8\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1887\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How much does a hotel in Hefei usually cost? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1887\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f995c80 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f995c80\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52132f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52132f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">A workable budget stay often starts around RMB 180\u2013320, a solid mid-range stay usually falls around RMB 320\u2013550, and stronger comfort stays often run from RMB 550\u2013900. 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category-attraction tag-attraction tag-attraction-travel-guide tag-buddhism tag-dengfeng-attraction tag-dengfeng-travel-guide tag-temple tag-travel-guide\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/shaolin-temple-travel-guide\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Shaolin-Kung-Fu-performance-\u2014-Shaolin-monks-demonstrating-traditional-martial-arts-poses-in-front-of-the-temple-courtyard-e1775556305810-1024x741.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-31810\" alt=\"Shaolin Kung Fu performance \u2014 Shaolin monks demonstrating traditional martial arts poses in front of the temple courtyard\" 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https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Shaolin-Kung-Fu-performance-\u2014-Shaolin-monks-demonstrating-traditional-martial-arts-poses-in-front-of-the-temple-courtyard-e1775556305810-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Shaolin-Kung-Fu-performance-\u2014-Shaolin-monks-demonstrating-traditional-martial-arts-poses-in-front-of-the-temple-courtyard-e1775556305810-150x109.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Shaolin-Kung-Fu-performance-\u2014-Shaolin-monks-demonstrating-traditional-martial-arts-poses-in-front-of-the-temple-courtyard-e1775556305810.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Attraction<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/shaolin-temple-travel-guide\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tShaolin Temple\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Explore the Shaolin Temple with tips on transport, highlights, Kung Fu shows, hiking, tickets, best seasons, and insider travel advice.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-43579 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-guide tag-chongqing tag-chongqing-travel-guide tag-chongqing-travel-itinerary tag-guide tag-travel-guide\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/5-days-in-chongqing\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5-Days-in-Chongqing-first-time-itinerary-city-skyline-cableway-night-views-and-key-travel-highlights-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-43585\" alt=\"5 Days in Chongqing first time itinerary city skyline cableway night views and key travel highlights\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5-Days-in-Chongqing-first-time-itinerary-city-skyline-cableway-night-views-and-key-travel-highlights-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5-Days-in-Chongqing-first-time-itinerary-city-skyline-cableway-night-views-and-key-travel-highlights-500x333.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5-Days-in-Chongqing-first-time-itinerary-city-skyline-cableway-night-views-and-key-travel-highlights-300x200.webp 300w, 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href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/5-days-in-chongqing\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t5 Days in Chongqing: Best First-Time Itinerary\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Plan 5 days in Chongqing with city highlights, mountain streets, food, night views, Dazu or Wulong side-trip choices, costs, hotels, and practical tips.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-33351 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news tag-411 tag-horse tag-mascot tag-new-year tag-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/2026-happy-chinese-new-year-mascot-unveiled\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"742\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2026-Lucky-Horse-mascot-figurine-displayed-under-a-red-Chinese-lantern-for-the-Happy-Chinese-New-Year-celebration-e1764581050939-1024x950.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-33358\" alt=\"2026 Lucky Horse mascot figurine displayed under a red Chinese lantern for the Happy Chinese New Year celebration\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2026-Lucky-Horse-mascot-figurine-displayed-under-a-red-Chinese-lantern-for-the-Happy-Chinese-New-Year-celebration-e1764581050939-1024x950.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2026-Lucky-Horse-mascot-figurine-displayed-under-a-red-Chinese-lantern-for-the-Happy-Chinese-New-Year-celebration-e1764581050939-300x278.webp 300w, 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class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/2026-happy-chinese-new-year-mascot-unveiled\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t2026 \u201cHappy Chinese New Year\u201d Mascot Unveiled\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>China\u2019s Ministry of Culture and Tourism unveils the 2026 \u201cHappy Chinese New Year\u201d mascot \u201cLucky Horse,\u201d inspired by the ancient Flying Horse.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-16336 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-zodiac-year tag-earth tag-earth-rooster tag-rooster tag-wuxing tag-wuxing-zodiac tag-zodiac\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/earth-rooster\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Earth-Rooster-Zodiac-1909-1969-Personality-Meaning-Forecast-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-34073\" alt=\"Earth Rooster Zodiac (1909, 1969) Personality, Meaning &amp; Forecast\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Earth-Rooster-Zodiac-1909-1969-Personality-Meaning-Forecast-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Earth-Rooster-Zodiac-1909-1969-Personality-Meaning-Forecast-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Earth-Rooster-Zodiac-1909-1969-Personality-Meaning-Forecast-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Earth-Rooster-Zodiac-1909-1969-Personality-Meaning-Forecast-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Earth-Rooster-Zodiac-1909-1969-Personality-Meaning-Forecast-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Earth-Rooster-Zodiac-1909-1969-Personality-Meaning-Forecast.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Zodiac Year<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/earth-rooster\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tYear of Earth Rooster (1909, 1969)\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>A complete guide to the Earth Rooster zodiac: personality traits, career, love, health, Five Elements meaning, cultural symbolism, and the detailed 2026 fortune forecast.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post 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