Here we provide you information on 12 tourist routes to travel around and experience the breathtaking beauty and rich culture of Anhui province during 2010 Shanghai Expo. Here's Line Nine.

Tourist spots along the line: University of Science and Technology of China→Kexuedao (Science Island)→Hefei Meteorological Science and Technology Park →Science and Technology Museum of Anhui province

What's so special about the line:

Here, science and technology are primary focus.

Hefei, as the only pilot city for technological innovation, is brimming with many scientific mysteries awaiting people to explore. Vibrant Hefei city of the central China will certainly let you feel the charm of technology.

Gathering talents with beautiful scenery with both north and south styles, Hefei, as an important scientific and educational base of China, is the only technology innovation pilot city of China. There are 59 universities such as University of Science and Technology of China and Hefei University of Technology and 275 scientific research institutions, such as Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Science. There are 300,000 scientists and engineers here. The world’s leading Tokamak nuclear fusion laboratory is also located here with two major national scientific projects. In the Science of Technology Museum of Hefei, you will have the opportunity to learn of Yang Zhenning, a Nobel Prize winner who was born in Siguxiang, Hefei.

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Editor: Li Jing

Photo from Anhui Tourism Magazine