Huainan's main argument for a visit is Shou County — the ancient walled city on the city's western edge that served as the Chu state's last capital before the Qin unification. The largely intact city walls, the excellent county museum, and the well-preserved historic core inside the walls make Shou County one of the more rewarding historical sites in Anhui. The city of Huainan itself is industrial and not particularly scenic, but makes a practical base for a Shou County visit and has its own modest historical interest relating to Liu An and the legendary origins of tofu.