Hefei
9,369,881 residents
What locals say
Hefei comes across as a practical, workaday provincial capital rather than a destination city. It is an industrial and administrative center, so daily life is shaped more by commuting, office districts, universities, and new development than by historic charm or tourist landmarks. People who live here likely value the convenience of a big city without the intensity or price tag of China’s biggest metros, but they may also feel that the city lacks a strong identity. It seems like the kind of place that is fine for settling into a routine, especially if you are here for work or school, but not one that constantly gives you something to “do.”
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