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Sanhe, Feixi County 三河古镇

Sanhe Guzhen

Sanhe developed where the Fengle, Hangbu and Xiaonan rivers meet, and its old streets still reveal that water-borne trading layout.

Chaoyang Tower in Sanhe Ancient Town, Feixi County, March 2011.
Chaoyang Tower in Sanhe Ancient Town, Feixi County, March 2011. · JtWang · CC BY-SA 3.0
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About Sanhe, Feixi County

The lanes lead between bridges, shopfronts and former merchants’ premises. Liu Tong Xing Long Zhuang interprets the town’s commercial life through the setting of an old business, while the narrow Yiren Lane adds a more domestic scale. River views and buildings work together here, so leave room to follow a short section of the waterfront between visits.

Historically known as Quezhu, Queyi, Que'an or Sancha (鹊渚, 鹊尾, 鹊岸, 三汊), Sanhe was the site of the Battle of Sanhe (三河大捷) in 1858, when Taiping forces defeated the Xiang Army during the Taiping Rebellion. The People's Liberation Army occupied the town in January 1949; it was briefly organized as a county and then a county-level city named Sanhe City under Chaohu prefecture, before being abolished in 1950 and merged into Feixi County. The former Sanhe district was converted into a town in January 1956.

Sanhe was named one of China's historic and cultural towns (中国历史文化名镇) in May 2007 and rated a national 5A-level tourist attraction (国家5A级旅游景区) in October 2015; in 2004 the site of the battle and the town's old residences had been listed among the fifth batch of Anhui provincial cultural heritage protection units (安徽省文物保护单位). After 2000 the town also developed tourism around sites including the former residence of Yang Zhenning (杨振宁旧居) and He Lu (鹤庐).

What to look for

  • The river-facing streets and historic crossings, including Sanxian Bridge.
  • Liu Tong Xing Long Zhuang’s former commercial premises and the narrow Yiren Lane.

Background & history

Sanhe (simplified Chinese: 三河镇; traditional Chinese: 三河鎮; pinyin: Sānhé Zhèn) is a town in south-central Anhui province, People's Republic of China. Located 35 kilometres (22 mi) south of the provincial capital of Hefei and only 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) from the shores of Chao Lake, it is under the administration of Feixi County.

Excerpt from Wikipedia: Sanhe, Feixi County · Wikipedia contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected introductory sentences; formatting simplified. Background information, not current visitor-service advice.

Location & getting there

Getting to Sanhe, Feixi County

Approach Sanhe Ancient Town in southern Feixi via its visitor centre, then enter the old streets towards the Xiaonan River. The documented regional road approach is the Provincial Road 103 corridor; arrange onward and return transport to the ancient-town entrance.

General visit reminders

Choose the building, exhibition or part of the historic area you most want to see, then leave time to explore its setting. Check the venue’s current opening and reservation arrangements directly; a place appearing on the map does not mean every building or gallery is accessible on your travel date.

Combine your visit

A suggested sequence linking the specific features of this visit.

  1. Sanxian Bridge

    Start with the river crossing that expresses the town’s position between three counties.

  2. Liu Tong Xing Long Zhuang

    See the former business setting and interpretation of local trade.

  3. Yiren Lane

    Compare the waterfront scale with the narrow residential lane.

This order is editorial. Confirm access and any transfers between stops; it does not establish a walking route, same-day connection or common admission ticket.

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Sources & visit information

The sources below support the place-specific description and arrival information. Suggested combinations are editorial planning ideas; confirm current opening, entry arrangements and transport services for your date.

Visitor information adapted and edited from Wikipedia contributors, “Sanhe, Feixi County” · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision 1329352122.

Background paragraphs translated and condensed from Wikipedia contributors, "三河镇 (肥西县)", Chinese Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision 91736437.

Background paragraphs condensed from Wikipedia contributors, "Sanhe, Feixi County", English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision 1329352122.

China Revealed · Editorially updated 2026-10-07