on july 18th, according to the news conference of the shanghai public security bureau that the relevant national authorities are considering implementing a 144-hour visa-free transit policy for foreign citizens at the entry ports in hefei and huangshan, anhui province. the public security authorities in anhui are also steadily advancing the preparatory work for this policy. anhui province has 2 world heritage sites, 10 national key scenic spots, 5 national historical and cultural cities, 9 provincial historical and cultural cities, and 4 chinese historical and cultural villages. the great yellow mountain area is one of the regions in china with the best ecological environment and the richest cultural and tourism resources. the average forest coverage rate reaches 51%. huangshan, jiuhua mountain, tianzhu mountain, qiyun mountain are among the well-known must-see mountains in china; the yangtze river, xin'an river, qiupu river, qingyi river flow through the border; taiping lake, huating lake, shengjin lake, nanyi lake just like a shining pearl, are inlaid among the above mountains & rivers; huizhou culture, ancient anhui culture, tongcheng culture are blended splendid; she county, anqing city, jixi county, yi county, tongcheng city and other national historical and cultural cities reflect each other. anhui has more than 9,000 traditional ancient villages, 227 a-level scenic spots, and 9 provincial-level tourist resorts. anhui has a long and storied history, and its scenery is breathtakingly beautiful. we warmly welcome friends from all over the world to come and explore it. whether it's immersing yourself in the stunning landscapes of the yellow mountain's sea of clouds, strangely-shaped pines, grotesque rocks, hot springs, and winter snow, or strolling through the ancient villages to feel the timeless cultural charm, anhui will leave an unforgettable travel memory for every international visitor with its unique allure. source: compiled from the wechat official account of shanghai public security bureau and other online materials
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