Balihe Scenic Area

Introduction

Balihe Scenic Area is located in Yingshang County, Fuyang City, Anhui Province. It is adjacent to Huaishui River in the south and Yinghe River in the east. It is a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction integrating natural scenery, Chinese and Western architecture, and entertainment and leisure. The total area of the scenic area is about 15.8 square kilometers, and it is divided into five major scenic spots: Bird Singing Forest, West District, East District, Twelve Flower Islands, and Ming and Qing Garden. There are not only scenic spots imitating famous foreign buildings, such as the Temple of Zeus, the Grand Canyon of the United States, and the Arc de Triomphe, but also rich natural landscapes and historical and cultural heritage.

Balihe Scenic Area is famous for its beautiful natural environment and rich cultural landscapes. There are natural landscapes such as lakes, weeping willows, and water birds in the scenic area, as well as many scenic spots imitating famous foreign buildings, such as the Temple of Zeus, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Grand Canyon of the United States. It is known as "the last piece of natural pure land in the northern Anhui Plain" and has been awarded the title of "Global Top 500" for environmental protection by the United Nations.

Advantages

Beautiful ecological environment: There are lakes, willow trees and water birds in the scenic area, which form a unique natural scenery.
Unique architectural style: It integrates Chinese and Western cultures, with quaint Ming and Qing Dynasty houses and various imitations of famous foreign buildings.
Rich historical and cultural heritage: There are rich historical relics in the scenic area, showing the elegance of Anhui style and Huiyun.

Ticket price

The ticket price for Balihe Scenic Area is 90 yuan/person. Some recreational facilities may require separate charges.

Opening hours

Open all year round, the specific time is 08:00-17:30; 07:30-18:00 on Chinese statutory holidays.

Preferential policies

Children: Children under 1.2 meters in height are free of charge, children between 1.2 meters and 1.4 meters in height purchase half-price tickets, and children over 1.4 meters in height purchase full-price tickets.
Students and Soldiers: Students can enjoy half-price admission with their student ID cards; active military personnel can enjoy free admission with their "Soldier ID" or "Officer ID".
Disabled Persons: Those holding Level 1 to 4 Disability ID cards are exempt from admission fees, and disabled persons of other levels can enjoy half-price admission.
Senior Citizens: Elderly persons aged 60 to 69 can purchase half-price tickets with their ID cards or "Respect for the Elderly Preferential Cards", and elderly persons over 70 can enter the park for free with their ID cards or "Respect for the Elderly Preferential Cards".

Transportation

Self-driving: Suitable for self-driving tours, about 20 minutes' drive from the county seat. Navigate to Balihe Town Tourist Area on the map.
Public Transportation: You can take bus No. 5 to the scenic area.