Wuhan (Wǔhàn [武汉]) is the capital of Hubei Province (湖北省). It lies at the confluence of the Changjiang River (Yangtze River [长江]) and Hanjiang Rivers (汉江) and it consists of three towns: Wuchang (Wǔchāng [武昌]), Hankou (Hànkǒu [汉口]), and Hanyang (Hànyáng [汉阳]) that face each other across the two rivers and are linked by two giant bridges. The name Wuhan comes from the combination of the names of the three districts (Wǔ + Hàn).
Wuhan is also a major industrial, financial, scientific, and educational center in central China.
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Eastern China, Hubei Province.
8 Million.
Predominantly Han Chinese.
Mandarin (普通话) and Wuhan dialects.
Mixture of Chinese cuisines.
"+86 27" from abroad. "027" from within China.
Air, train, bus, water transport via Changjiang River.
Subway, excellent bus system, taxi, bicycle.
Subtropical. High humidity. Very hot summers. Spring and autumn best period for travel.
"Town of One Thousand Lakes", East Lake, Capital of Hubei Province. |
Address:
No. 1 Xishan Po, Wuchang Sheshan, Wuchang Dist.
The Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan was originally built during the Three Kingdoms Period for military purposes. It was destroyed and rebuilt many times in successive dynasties. The present tower consists of a five-storey building with a height of 50.4 meters (165.4 ft). Murals, statues of great poets, poems, and paintings decorate the interior of the tower.
Address:
East Lack, Wuchang Dist.
From late February to early March each year, the Plum Blossom Festival is held at the scenic East Lake. The plum blossom is also the city flower of Wuhan. Over 200 varieties of plum blossoms from different regions of China are exhibited.
Address:
Te Yi Hao, Cuiliu Cun, Wuchang District
Price:
40 Yuan for Mo Shan and 30 Yuan for Ting Tao
The East Lake scenic spot is the largest lake within a city in China. The lake covers an area of 330,000 sq meters (about 81.6 acres), which is six times the size of the West Lake (Xi Hu) in Hangzhou.
Address:
No. 10 Qintai Lu, Hanyang Dist.
Heptachord Terrace is located on the west side of Tortoise Hill. The terrace is also named Boya Terrace after a popular story about friendship that took place here during the Spring and Autumn Period (770 - 476 B.C.). A famous musician named Yu Boya was once stranded here by a sudden heavy rain. He played a song named “High Mountains and Flowing Steams” on his boat.
Address:
Cuiwei Lu, Hanyang City
Guiyuan Temple is located on Cuiwei Street in Hanyang district. It is one of the four biggest Buddhist temples in Hubei Province. It boasts a unique and immense collection of Buddhist doctrine among Buddhist temples. The temple features fine architecture, excellent sculptures and rich collections of Buddhist sutras and treasures.
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Yanjiang Dadao Street in Hankou.
The Wuhan International Tourist Festival first took place in 2002, and is a much celebrated annual event held from the end of September to mid-October on the biggest avenue along the river (Yanjiang Dadao).
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Address:
No. 156 Donghu Lu, Wuchang Dist.
Hubei Provincial Museum was established in 1953 and covers an area of 2,400 sq meters (0.59 acres). The museum boasts great collections of musical instruments, bronze wares and lacquer wares.
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Hours:
10:00 - 02:00 (Sunday - Tuesday) - 10:00 - 06:00 (Friday - Saturday).
Address:
No. 735 Hankou Jianshe Dadao
No. 572 Wuchang Branch, Wuluo Road (武璐路)
+86 (0)27 8789 5342
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Address:
No. 86 Ximachang Jie, Wuhan
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No. 1 Guibei Lu, Wuhan
Price:
3 Yuan/ticket; free before 8am
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