Sanhe (三河古镇) is an old canal town where three rivers meet, about an hour south of the centre, with Hui-style houses, stone bridges and famous rice dumplings. On the way back you can stop at the north shore of Chaohu, one of China’s largest freshwater lakes, for wetlands, egrets and sunset.

The Plan

1. 08:00 · Metro Line 1 to Jiulianwei — ride to the southern terminus and take Exit C to the tourist-bus hub (about ¥4–6).
2. 08:45 · Sanhe tourist express bus — direct to the scenic area; buses run 06:30–19:00.
3. 09:45 · Sanhe streets and canals — wander the old streets, bridges and Hui-style houses; Yang Zhenning’s Former Residence is ¥30 if you want to go inside.
4. 12:00 · Lunch in Sanhe — Sanhe rice dumplings, Chaohu “three whites” and local tofu, about ¥30–50.
5. 14:30 · Bus and Line 1 back to Binhu — get off around the convention centre.
6. 16:00 · Binhu Forest Wetland or the Anhui Innovation Museum — arrive before the 16:30 last entry; both are free.
7. 18:00 · Chaohu sunset — walk or ride a shared bike along the north shore, then crayfish for dinner in season.

What It Costs

Item	Cost
Sanhe Ancient Town	Free (individual sites about ¥20–35)
Metro + tourist bus	About ¥15–25 return (estimate)
Binhu Forest Wetland Park	Free
Lunch in Sanhe	About ¥30–50
Crayfish dinner (shared)	About ¥60–100

Good to Know

• Sanhe’s streets are open all day and free — you do not need a combined ticket.
• Go on a weekday; holiday weekends are very busy.
• The redwoods at Binhu wetland turn rust-red in November and December.

Last updated: September 2026. Prices, opening hours and rules in China change often — treat costs as estimates and confirm anything important with the official source before you go.

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