FIND CHINA introduces Anqing

The city of Anqing, on the north bank is built along the Dalong Hills amidst picture perfect surroundings.

Anqing's economy is structured around gathering and distribute local produce in addition to its petrochemical industry.

A major landmark in Anquing is the octagonal shaped Zhenfeng Pagoda, built in 1570 at the end of reign by the Song-dynasty from its top storey you can get a magnificent view of Anquing, built by a Daoist architect, Zhang Wencai. Six of its seven storeys are surrounded by stone balconies. Inside more than 600 Buddha images cover the walls. Set into the lower half of the pagoda are images of the local prefect, Wang Erquan, who commissioned its the project.

Riverboats are available at Guichi at the mouth of the Qiupu River, the nearest port to visit the sacred Buddhist mountain of Jiuhua and the famous scenic area of Huangshan to the south although busses are available Wuhu, further downriver, offers more choice of transport.