Anhui · China
Where to stay in Huaibei
Huaibei is a city in Anhui, China, home to about 1,970,000 people.
- Best months
- April, May, September and October
- Nearest airport
- XUZ72 km · Xuzhou Guanyin International Airport
- Currency
- CNYrenminbi
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Language
- Chinese, Putonghua, Standard Chinese
About
About Huaibei
Huaibei (Chinese: 淮北; pinyin: Huáiběi) is a prefecture-level city in northern Anhui Province, China. It borders Suzhou (Anhui) to the east, Bengbu to the south, Bozhou to the west, and the provinces of Henan to the northwest and Jiangsu to the northeast.
Huaibei's history dates back to ancient times, making it one of the important regions for the southward expansion of Central Plains civilization in China. Humans inhabited the area thousands of years ago, and its strategic location along transportation routes gradually led to the formation of villages and markets. During the Sui and Tang dynasties, the Grand Canal passed through the surrounding area, bringing trade and cultural exchange.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Huaibei
See
- Shishanzi Site
- Xiangshan Park
- Tomb of Gong Ji
- Han Dynasty gate tower ruins and shuiniu tombs
- Xuji Xu Family Ancestral Hall
- Secret Xia Cave Stone Carvings
- Qinglong Temple
- Former site of Zhaoji Second-Level Pumping Station
- Liuzi Canal Wharf Site
- Linhuan City Site
- Former site of the General Front Committee of the Huaihai Campaign and the Headquarters of the East China Field Army
- Ancient City Han Tombs
Do
- Huaibei Sui‑Tang Grand Canal Ancient Town
- Xiangshan Park
- Nanhu National Urban Wetland Park (Nanhu Park)
- Leyou Sports Park (Outdoor Activity Park)
- Huaibei City Museum
- Huaibei Sports Center
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Where to stay
Hotels in Huaibei
5 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Atour Hotel (Huaibei City Government Square) | 1.1 km | |
| Bright Hotel Huaibei | 4.9 km | |
| Holiday Inn Express Huaibei City Center | 1.3 km | |
| Kouzi International Hotel | 3.0 km | |
| Manhattan International Hotel | 3.6 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Huaibei
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Huaibei are April, May, September and October. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; July is the wettest, with about 237 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Huaibei: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Xuzhou Guanyin International Airport (XUZ), about 72 km from the city centre in a straight line; Bengbu Tenghu Airport (BFY, 91 km) is also within reach.
Getting around
If you're new to Huaibei, taking the bus is a more convenient way to get around. Most buses cost only 2 yuan, and if you get a transportation card, it will be cheaper and more convenient than cash. Students and seniors also get additional discounts. If you transfer to another bus within 40 minutes after swiping your card, you don't need to pay again.Huaibei is not a large city, so public buses can basically reach the city center, train station, new urban area, hospitals, universities, and there are also some "health special lines" for convenient access to hospitals.
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XUZ · Xuzhou Guanyin International Airport
BFY · Bengbu Tenghu Airport
Questions
Huaibei: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Huaibei?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Huaibei are April, May, September and October. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; July is the wettest, with about 237 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Huaibei?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Xuzhou Guanyin International Airport (XUZ), about 72 km from the city centre in a straight line; Bengbu Tenghu Airport (BFY, 91 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Huaibei?
renminbi (CNY).
Nearby
Destinations near Huaibei
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.