Visiting Wuhan

Wuhan is central largest city and the only sub-provincial city in China, is also the most prosperous inland areas and the countries of the regional center of the city; is one of the most vast expanse of mega-cities of the global urban area. The world’s third longest river, the Yangtze River and its longest tributary of the Han River running through the city, it has the largest inland water, land and airline transportation hub, become the center of finance, commerce, trade, logistics, culture, precisely because of Wuhan connect East, West, South and North, it has the " Chicago of the East " in the world.

1. Yellow Crane Tower

Yellow Crane Tower is the symbol of Wuhan. It is located on the Snake Hill in Wuchang, at the south bank of Yangtze River. It is called one of the three most famous towers in south China, together with Yueyang Tower in Hunan Province and Tengwang Tower in Jiangxi Province. At the sight of the beautiful scene, guests from home and abroad exclaim it with “wonderful”. Yellow Crane Tower is reputed with its long history and splendid culture all over the world. On the evenings of public holidays, the splendid and beautiful scenery of the tower illuminated by bright and colorful lights constitutes a superb sight of the whole Riverside City.

2. Hubei Provincial Museum

Hubei Provincial Museum is located close to the East Lake, Hubei Provincial Museum is the center for collecting, storing, displaying, researching, and exhibiting historical and cultural relics. The museum boasts of about 200,000 historical relics, including the world-renowned precious objects, like the excavated chime bells of Zeng Houyi, the bronze sword of Gou Jian, King of Yue State, etc. The Chime Bell Hall, built and opened in 1999, has become a bright window to show the Chinese mysterious and splendid civilization to the people around the world. Buried for nearly 2,400years, the chimes can still play beautiful music, whether Chinese or foreign, ancient or modern, so that it is called the Eighth World Miracle.

3. Guiyuan Temple

Guiyuan Temple is one of the four largest Zenist temples in Hubei Province, and the state key Buddhist temple First built in 1658, the name of the temple is originated from a Buddhist short verse. The temple covering an area of 20,000 square meters, and full of garden feature. Now there exist three main buildings: the Precious Hall, the Depositary of Buddhist Texts, the Arhats (Buddhist Saints) Hall. The most famous and featured is the five hundred golden arhats.

4. East Lake

The East Lake, one of the first state scenic spots, lies in the east of Wuhan. The lake proper covring an area of 33 square meters, the lake is the largest lake of a city throughout China. It is featured with the beautiful hills and water, abundant trees, unique Chu customs, and fascinating gardens.

5. Han Street

Wuhan central cultural district from CHU river and build along the coast. It is total length 1.5 km which is the longest commercial pedestrian street with urban Culture in China. The architectural theme is old China style ,interspersed with modern, European and classical architecture. The street has become most well-known landmark of cultural tourism in Wuhan.

6. Hubu Lane

There are many kinds of snacks in Wuhan Hubuxiang, such as Salty Doughnut, Bean Pan, Bean Curd Jelly, Soup Buns, Hot and Dry Noodles, Steamed Dumplings, Wonton, Soya-bean Milk, Spring Rolls and Twisted Cruller etc.

7. Tanhua Lin

Tanhua Lin, is a block full of historical flavor and cultural heritage. It is named after the famous Tanhua Lin (Sandalwood Forest) in Jingling, an ancient city south of Wuhan. Founded in 1371, Tanhua Lin is an old street gradually formed in the fourth year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty. It was once a place for missionaries, schools and medical practice in Britain, America, Italy and other countries. It was also the cradle of the revolution of 1911, leaving a large number of historical, cultural and architectural relics. Therefore, you can feel the strong historical atmosphere and cultural heritage here. Tanhua Lin has more than 50 historical buildings and relics, including western style church hospital, Mandarin academy, Christmas hall, etc., showing a variety of architectural styles. These buildings are not only of historical value, but also a good place to take photos and punch in. There are also many art shops, cafes and art studios here, which are the gathering place of art and literature young people, full of strong artistic atmosphere. You can shop here, have a cup of coffee and enjoy a leisurely time.

8. Zhiyin Cruise

The "Zhiyin" cruise is the first large-scale theme performance ship built in the style of the 1930s on the Yangtze River. It has three floors, 120 meters long, 22 meters wide and 15 meters high. It has 98 cabins. Each scene is carefully built according to the dramatic scene. The Grand Central Hall on the ship runs from the first floor to the third floor. The design and decoration style completely imitates the riverboat in the 1930s. More than 100 kinds of props, such as lights, tables and chairs, are antique modeling, creating a real effect of the times and dance beauty. It is known as a "mobile museum". At the same time, the coffee and simple meals provided on the ship are also made with traditional techniques. After boarding the "Zhiyin", tourists will truly experience the customs of Wuhan a hundred years ago and experience a "crossing" opera.