Hefei is located on the westernmost part of east China. It is the capital of Anhui Province as well as the center for politics, economy, and culture. It has an area of 7,266 square kilometers, 458 square kilometers of which are downtown areas, and a population of nearly 4 million, one fourth of which are urban residents.

Hefei is a major center for scientific education and a hub of railway transportation in China. It is hemmed in by mountains and rivers. A gardenlike city, it boasts many parks, such as Xiaoyaojin,
Bache, Xishan, and Yinhe. There are also many historical sites, including the ancient battlefield of the Three Kingdoms, the Memorial Temple to Lord Bao, and the Tomb of Bao Zheng.

• Memorial Temple to Lord Bao & Bao Zheng's Tomb