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Anhui is located in the transitional area between temperate zone and subtropical zone, so the climate here is warm and moist, and the four seasons are distinct. The north of the Huaihe River possesses a half-moist monsoon climate of warm temperate zone while the south of the Huaihe River possesses a subtropical moist monsoon climate. The annual average temperature of the province is 14℃-17℃, the average sunshine lasts 1800-2500 hours, the average frost-free period reaches 200-250 days and the average rainfall remains 800-1800mm per year.

The 24 solar terms are 24 points in traditional Chinese lunisolar calendars that match particular astronomical events or signify some natural phenomena. Since the four seasons are distinct in Anhui, people here can enjoy different views at different time of a year.

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