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Introduction to Chaohu, Anhui, China

Chaohu is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Anhui Province, China, located in the core area of Hefei Metropolitan Area and the western wing of the Yangtze River Delta. As the only city in China named after a lake, Chaohu is named after Chaohu Lake, one of the five largest freshwater lakes in China. The city has a total area of 9,423 square kilometers and a total population of about 3.9 million.

Geographic and Ecological Features of Chaohu

Chaohu City is situated on the 800 square kilometers of Chaohu Lake, which is known as the "Oriental Geneva" because of its beautiful lakes and mountains. The city is a national key ecological function area, with natural landscapes such as the Bantang Hot Spring, Yinping Mountain and Ziwei Cave. The protection and management of the ecosystem of the Chaohu Lake Basin has become an important part of the strategy for the protection of the Yangtze River.

History, Culture and Economic Development

Chaohu Lake is one of the birthplaces of ancient mankind, with a documented history of about 3,000 years. It is the hometown of famous historical figures such as Fan Zeng and Zhou Yu, leaving behind numerous cultural relics and monuments. Modern Chaohu has formed four leading industries, namely, new materials, high-end equipment manufacturing, biomedicine, and electronic information, and in 2022, the gross regional product will exceed 200 billion yuan.

Transportation Location and Tourism Resources

Chaohu is located in the hinterland of the Golden Triangle of "HeNingWu", with the Huainan Railway and Hefei High Speed Railway passing through the city, and Nanjing and Hefei can be reached in one hour. With two 5A-level scenic spots, namely Sanhe Ancient Town and Zhongmiao Bushan Island, and over 30 million tourists annually, Chaohu is an important tourist destination and recreational resort in the Yangtze River Delta region.