Wuhan on the bank of the Yangtze River is divided into three areas by the Yangtze River and the Han River, and the urban area is huge.

Wuhan on the Yangtze River is an important large city in central China. The Yangtze River and its longest tributary, the Han River, run through the urban area and divide Wuhan into three, forming the three towns of Wuchang, Hankou and Hanyang across the river. The tripartite pattern is where the poet Li Bai of the Tang Dynasty wrote about the jade flute playing in the Yellow Crane Tower and the plum blossoms falling in May in Jiangcheng. Therefore, Wuhan has also been called Jiangcheng since ancient times. It is truly a great Wuhan.

Core attractions streamlined tour:

D1: Yellow Crane Tower - Yangtze River Bridge - Hubu Lane Jianghan Road Pedestrian Street - Hankou River Beach

Yangtze River Bridge

In the morning, go up to the Yellow Crane Tower from the gate of the Yellow Crane Tower in Yuemachang, and climb the tower to see the three towns; go down directly from the gate in front of the Yellow Crane Tower to the Yangtze River Bridge, and feel the grandeur of the first bridge over the Yangtze River; go down from the Yangtze River Bridge to the Si Go to Hubu Alley at the door and taste Chinese snacks. At noon, take a ferry from Xinhua Road Pier to Jianghan Pass in Hankou and have close contact with the Yangtze River; visit the Jianghan Road Pedestrian Street to see the concession buildings and shop; have dinner near Jianghan Road in the evening; and go to the river beach in Hankou in the evening, which not only has beautiful scenery, but also There are also many lively and unique bars, so tourists can experience the nightlife of Jiangcheng.

Jianghan Road Pedestrian Street

D2: Guiyuan Temple-Hanyang Zuoyiyi Square Chuhe Han Street

First visit Guiyuan Temple in the morning, and you can taste it at noon, which is very delicious Special vegetarian dishes from Guiyuan Temple; then take a taxi to Guqintai, visit Hanyang Zao, and enjoy the tranquility of the noisy city; take a bus from Guqintai to Yuemachang (you can take a car to Wuchang), visit Shouyi Square, and feel the vicissitudes of history ; Then take bus 411 from Yuemachang to Chuhehan Street, visit shops, eat snacks, and watch the night view when it gets dark.

Recommended classic attractions:

1. Yellow Crane Tower The Yellow Crane Tower is one of the city landmarks of Wuhan. Because Cui Hao, the poet of the Tang Dynasty, had already traveled there by Yellow Crane, this place was vacant. The Yellow Crane Tower became famous all over the world for its poems. Li Bai and others all left poems about the Yellow Crane Tower. Climbing the Yellow Crane Tower, you can see the rolling Yangtze River and the scenery of the three towns of Wuhan.

2. Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge is a landmark building in Wuhan. The bridge was completed in 1957 and spans between Snake Mountain in Wuchang and Guishan in Hanyang. The construction of the bridge received help from the Soviet government, and the entire bridge is full of thick Russian style.

3. East Lake Wuhan East Lake is a lake in the city of Wuhan. It is divided into four areas: Tingtao Scenic Area, East Lake Moshan Scenic Area, Luoyan Scenic Area and Chuidi Scenic Area. Each of the four scenic areas has its own characteristics: Tingtao Scenic Area Leisure, flower viewing in Moshan, birdwatching of falling geese, and mountain tours by playing the flute.

4. Hubu Alley is located in Wuchang District. In the Qing Dynasty, the alley got its name because it was adjacent to the Fantai Yamen under Hubu. There are many Wuhan snacks here, making it a must-visit place in Wuhan. Hubu Lane is famous for selling Wuhan snacks and breakfast, and is a good place for Wuhan citizens to go to for breakfast.

5. Qingchuan Pavilion Qingchuan Pavilion on Guishan Mountain in Hanyang is close to the Yangtze River and faces the Yellow Crane Tower on the opposite side of the Yangtze River. Together with the Yellow Crane Tower and Guqin Terrace, it is also known as the Holy Land of Three Chus. Qingchuan Pavilion was built in the Ming Dynasty, and the current building was rebuilt in the 1980s based on historical photos. It is very pleasant to enjoy the river breeze and watch the river view on the pavilion.

Simplified tour of core attractions

Food overview: Wuhan, located in central China, not only brings together a large number of snacks, such as hot dry noodles, roasted plums, soup noodles, tofu skin, and oil braised The prawns are like thunder. You can also taste authentic Hubei cuisine, which is mainly fresh fish, fresh and slightly spicy. It pays attention to knife skills and heat, especially simmering soup and steaming vegetables.

Early Hubu Lane and late-night snacks on Jiqing Street have become famous among Wuhan foodies. You can basically eat all kinds of Wuhan snacks in these two places.

Specialty delicacies: hot dry noodles, tofu skin, Wuchang fish, Wuhan duck neck, fresh fish paste soup noodles, roasted plums, Huanxi Tuo, braised prawns, noodle nests, pork ribs and lotus root soup, glutinous rice wine , Tangxun Lake Fish Yuanzi

Authentic Hubei cuisine:

1. Dayin Art Restaurant is an art restaurant in Qingchuan Pavilion beside the river beach of the Art Museum, in a leisurely courtyard. The mahogany bricks and tiles, accompanied by the sound of piano and tea, create a quiet and elegant environment.

2. Xia's Casserole (Wansongyuan Branch) is a restaurant that is popular among Wuhan people and tourists. It has antique decoration and looks small on the outside, but there is something special inside.

3. Fatty Liu’s Home-cooked Cuisine (Huangpi Street Main Store) is a popular Wuhan old store that specializes in home-cooked dishes with Hubei characteristics. Not only is the price affordable, the dishes are generous, but most importantly, the taste is very authentic. The restaurant environment is simple and comfortable, with the charm of a traditional Chinese restaurant.

4. Sanzhen Minsheng Dessert Restaurant (Shengli Street Store) Sanzhen Minsheng Dessert Restaurant is very famous in Wuhan. This store is the main store, and many locals come to eat there. The environment of the old store is very average. But there are so many varieties of snacks and the prices are very affordable. Specializing in fried buns and tofu skin, the rice wine paste is also pretty good.

Accommodation guide: There are many accommodation options in Wuhan. Hotels and inns can be found everywhere in the city. Chain hotels cost between 150-400 yuan, and small hotels generally cost around 100 yuan. Tourists generally choose to stay in Hankou or Wuchang. Most of Wuhan's attractions are concentrated in these two areas, with convenient transportation and complete commercial facilities.

Hankou

Many high-end hotels are concentrated in the financial and commercial center of Hankou. It is also the traditional commercial center of Wuhan. It has Jianghan Road Pedestrian Street, Hankou River Beach and other attractions, and the transportation is convenient. There are two rail transit lines and Hankou Railway Station.

Wuchang

The area is concentrated with scenic spots such as Yellow Crane Tower and Hubu Alley. The transportation is also very convenient, with two rail transit lines and Wuchang Railway Station. There are many universities in the area, and there are many budget accommodation nearby, which are cheaper than in the city center.

If you come to Wuhan during the cherry blossom season, you can stay in East Lake or around Wuhan University to enjoy the flowers.

Urban transportation guide:

1. Wuhan Pass If you spend a long time in Wuhan, you can also apply for a Wuhan Card, which is also a Wuhan Pass.

A deposit of 20 yuan is required to apply for a card, and the rent is 0.4 yuan per card per month. The balance and deposit can be refunded when the card is returned, and the card return fee is 2 yuan (waived after 12 months).

2. Take the subway to travel in Wuhan. The most important public transportation method is to take the subway. There are many subway lines in Wuhan, covering the airport, railway station and major scenic spots in the three towns of Wuhan.

3. Trams Wuhan’s trams have opened 2 lines. Line T1 runs at Luoxiong Road Station on Optics Valley Pedestrian Street and Optics Valley Avenue Optics Valley Core Station, and Line T2 runs at Thomson Huwu Xian Metro Station and Jiufeng 1st Parking Lot of Future Science and Technology City.

4. Taxis There are two types of taxis in Wuhan. Regular taxis start at 10 yuan/3 kilometers, and then 1.8 yuan/km; Triumph taxis cost 10 yuan/2 kilometers, and then 2 yuan/km. If you ride for more than 10 kilometers, a return fee of RMB 50 per kilometer will be charged; for every two and a half minutes accumulated, a waiting fee of RMB 1 will be charged.

5. Ferry For ordinary tourists, the ferry route from Wuhan Pass in Hankou to Zhonghua Road in Wuchang is very practical. Both ends of the line connect the Hankou River Beach, Jianghan Road Pedestrian Street and Zhonghua Road in Wuchang (not far from Tan Hualin and Yellow Crane Tower). Sitting on the ferry, you can also enjoy the scenery of the three towns of Wuhan.

Suitable climate and travel season:

The local climate in Wuhan is a subtropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons, cold winters and hot summers, with abundant rainfall and sufficient heat all year round.

Travel season: Spring and autumn in Wuhan are suitable for travel. Summer is very hot and muggy, especially in July and August, so it is recommended to avoid it; while winter in Wuhan is very cold and cold, so it is not suitable.

Cherry Blossom Viewing in March and April Wuhan’s cherry blossoms are famous throughout the country. However, because Wuhan’s cherry blossoms are so famous, the number of visitors during the cherry blossom season will surge, and popular cherry blossom viewing spots such as Wuhan University will be overcrowded. Hotels Prices will also increase. If you are not going to see the cherry blossoms, you can try to avoid this period when traveling.