Wuhan is also called "River City" as the Yangtze and Han
rivers separate Wuhan into three areas: Hankou, Wuchang
and Hanyang. Long ago, the modernization movement led to
this place having a number of first-class factories. The
century-old buildings of Hankou bore witness to the
growing prosperity of that time. The Wuchang Uprising of
1911 here marked the establishment of the Warlord Era.
Currently, Wuhan's many institutions of higher education
completely suffuse the area with vitality. Optics
Valley, a software park in the free-trade zone, also has
become one of new Wuhan's core locations. Tanhualin Art
Village and Hanyang Art Zone are two places highly
unlikely to disappoint young artistic types. The cherry
blossoms of Wuhan University and East Lake in the spring
attract the interest of countless tourists. Reganmian
(hot dry noodles) and duck's neck are both traditional
local delicacies. You should not miss the opportunity to
try either of them. Lounging over a rich breakfast is a
good way to spend the morning and a better way to get an
idea of the way in which the people of Wuhan live.
1,
Yellow Crane Tower
Yellow Crane Tower is a landmark building of Wuhan. It
is located on the bank of the Yangtze River and above
Snake Hill in Wuchang. Many celebrities have written
famous poems about the tower. Yellow Crane Tower was
built during the Three Kingdoms period, but it was
destroyed many times. What we see now is the
reconstructed version built in 1985. When you climb the
Yellow Crane Tower, you can see the spectacular view of
the Yangtze River and Wuhan's three districts.
2, Qingchuan Pavilion
Park
Qingchuan Pavilion is located on Hanyang's Tortoise
Mountain and faces the Yangtze River, across the river
from the Yellow Crane Tower. Qingchuan Pavilion was
built in the Ming Dynasty and was named after the Tang
Dynasty poet Cui Wei. The pavilion as it exists today
was rebuilt in the 1980s according to historical photos.
The scenic area consists of three main buildings:
Qingchuan Pavilion, Wuhan Dayu's Palace, and Tiemenguan.
There are also a number of other attractions such as
various stone tablets and monuments, decorated archways,
and cloisters, all rich in classical Chinese charm. It
is very pleasant to climb up to the pavilion, feel the
wind from the river, and enjoy the view of the river.
The classical architecture and the greenery here
complement each other perfectly, and the beautiful
scenery has caused this to become a popular spot for
wedding pictures in Wuhan.
3,
Hubei Provincial Museum
The Hubei Museum is composed of three antique buildings,
including a comprehensive exhibition hall, a Chu Culture
Hall, and a bell museum. The layout reflects the ancient
Chu architectural concept of "One Hall" and "Multiple
Stations". The Hubei Museum boasts four treasures: the
Zeng Houyi Chime Bells unearthed in the Tomb of Marquis
Yi of Zeng; the exquisite workmanship of the cold weapon
era, the King of Yue's Sword of Goujian, the 1 million
year-old Xunxian Man Skull Fossil, and the White and
Blue Porcelain Plum Vase.
4,
Wuhan Happy Valley
Located near Donghu Lake, Happy Valley Wuhan is a famous
theme park in Wuhan. There are hundreds of amusement
rides in the park. You can try the Speeding, Twin-Tower
Heroes, and Flying Chairs rides to experience a
stimulating feeling of extreme speed and weightlessness.
You are also advised to watch the acrobatics and 4D
movies, or one of the many daily exciting performances,
such as the Samba Parade and the Music Summit.
5, Hankou Beach
The Hankou Riverbank is a landmark Wuhan tourist destination that has stood witness to a large portion of Wuhan's history. On one side of the riverbank is a group of centuries-old buildings in a number of styles, including Jianghan Mansion, and the former German Consulate. On the other side of the riverbank is an open riverfront park where denizens of Wuhan can rest by the waterside. In the fall, the riverbank is covered in a thick blanket of beautiful reeds.