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.
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No. 788 Minzhu Lu, Wuchang Dist.
Situated on the west bank of the beautiful East Lake, the White Rose Hotel is opposite the famous Hongshan Square of Wuhan and adjacent to the famous Wuhan University Town and Hi-tech Development Zone. Intersecting the inner city ring road, the hotel enjoys prime geographic location and easy accessibility with a drive of less than 40 minutes to the Tianhe International Airport.
Tags: 4 star hotel
Constructed in 1955, the Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge was the first road and rail bridge to span this mighty river.
The University (Wuhan University and others) area offers some smaller and more relaxed places to have a drink. The streets around Ba Yi Lu (武昌八一路, 武汉大学正门口东) are especially good and the Festival Bar is currently popular among Wuhan's foreign students. A similar place is the Sunshine Bar near the Shangri La hotel.
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No. 64, Lanling Lu, Shengli Street, Hankou
Xiaotaoyuan soups are cooked over a low heat which preserves both the fresh taste and the nutrients. The most famous recipes include Chicken Soup, Spareribs Soup, and Duck Soup. The best place to sample this kind of soup is at the Xiaotaoyuan Restaurant on Lanling Road in Hankou district.
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Hours of Operation: 9am-8:30pm.
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No. 289 Wuluo Lu
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Price: Meal for two persons: between 80-100 Yuan.
This vegetarian restaurant prepares zhai cai (斋菜, Buddhist cuisine) in the traditional style of the temple, specializing in faux meat, fish, and fowl dishes. One delicious appetizer is wu xiang niu rou (五香牛肉, faux beef with blended spices). Made from dou fu pi (豆腐皮), the most nutritious layer, this dish is served with hot sesame oil and soy sauce.
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11am-2pm and 5-9pm.
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No. 117 Hanjiang Bei Lu (Take Bus No. 703)
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Price: Meal for two persons: between 50-100 Yuan.
This two-story restaurant’s menu consists of mainly breads, pastas, wild greens, mushrooms, and fish. Specialties include dishes served in bamboo stalks and hollowed-out melons and squashes. For a vegetarian starter, try the sautéed baby turnip greens with dried red peppers (jian jiao luo bo ye, 尖椒萝卜叶); the dish is quite spicy, but it is too tasty not to try.
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These vegetable bolts are a specific type of red vegetable which are grown in Hongshan District in Wuchang. It is crisp, yet tender with a refreshing flavor. A famous dish called Hongshan Bolts Fried with Smoked Pork can be found on virtually every menu in any Wuhan restaurant.
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There are many bars along Jianshe Dadao Avenue(汉口建设大道) in Hankou. Upper and middle class people generally hang out in these bars, which are artistically well decorated. Jazz, blues, Latin-American music, and exotic dance performances give these bars a different feel and more relaxed and diversified atmosphere.
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