Wuhu

From Wuhu, the major city of Hangzhou is 100 miles (161 kilometers) to the southeast.

While it can be tempting to just chill out when holidaying in Wuhu, keep in mind that Anhui's diverse scenic and cultural delights await. If you're keen to explore more of the region, you'll find Ma'anshan, 20 miles (32 kilometers) to the south, and Xuancheng 35 miles (56 kilometers) to the northwest.

Organize some transportation and head to Nanjing, a transport and retail hub for the area, situated about 55 miles (89 kilometers) away from Wuhu. The city has a number of points of interest, such as Nanjing University of Technology, Hohai University and Jiangsu Nanjing TV Tower. Nanjing University, Zhonghua Men Gate and Nanjing Olympic Sports Center are more interesting sights that should be high on every traveler's schedule.

Before you set off on your holiday do as the savvy travelers do and take the time to learn a selection of handy words in Mandarin. "Nǐ yào bú yào gēn wǒ tiàowǔ" is the Mandarin way to say "Would you like todance with me?" "Zhèiwèi xiānsheng huì qīngdān" ("This gentleman/lady will pay for everything") is another useful one.

When it's time to leave this special part of the world, say a fond Zàijiàn (farewell) to the locals you've met and the spots you've enjoyed.