Attractions

Chu River and Han Street

The Chu River and Han Street is developed as a project of the first phase of Wuhan Central Cultural Zone. It serves not only as a commercial center but also as a project for historical and cultural development and ecological landscape advancing of the city, which has produced complex economic and social effects. Chu River, 2.2 kilometers in length, connecting the East Lake and the Shahu Lake in Wuhan, is the first of the “lake linking plan” for water network treatment projects approved by State Council of China. Chu River is the soul of the Wuhan's cultural zone, connecting the east and the west ends of Wuhan Central Cultural Zone.

Hankou Beach Park

It starts from Wuhan Port and extends to Houhu Shipyard at Danshuichi with a total length of 7 kilometers. As the world's largest beach park renovation project, it brings additional splendor to the riverside of Wuhan. In the first phase of the project, it has Wharf Culture Plaza, Riverside Square, Glass Path, Glass Square, etc.

Mulan Hill Scenic Spot

It is 30 kilometers away from the north of Huangpi District. The ancient building complex on the mountain is scattered in General's Tomb, Dongquan Nunnery, Crystal Palace and Guzhai Districts while the last district is the largest one. The main sceneries are: Chaosheng Gate, Nantian Gate, Yitian Gate, Ertian Gate and Santian Gate, Xuanwu palace, Niangniang palace, Mulan palace, Chaotian palace, Dizhu palace and other 27 palaces.

Yellow Crane Tower

Wuhan, Hubei province, is home to ethereal mountains and crystal lakes, yet Yellow Crane Tower is the centerpiece of local tourism.

It has perched atop Snake Mountain for centuries, with its crest lifted into the sky, overlooking a myriad of boats on the Yangtze River sandwiched between Snake Mountain and Turtle Mountain. White clouds waft around the tower and the Yangtze River surges below.

Yellow Crane Tower is one of the most renowned towers in the southern domain of the Yangtze River. Its cultural significance led to its being made the symbol of Wuhan city.

This architectural tour de force dates back to the Three Kingdoms Period. Due to the ideal location, it was built by Sun Quan, King of Wu, as a watchtower for his army.

During the Tang Dynasty (618-907), many popular poems were written in praise of the tower. These poems endeared the tower to the people. 

It stands 51.4 meters high. The tower’s appearance is the same regardless of the direction it is viewed from. The roof is covered by 100,000 yellow glazed tiles. With yellow upturned eaves, each floor seems to be designed to resemble a yellow crane spreading its wings as if about to fly.

From the top of the tower, visitors are treated to a fabulous panoramic view of the Yangtze River and the surrounding buildings of Wuhan.

Hubei Provincial Museum

Hubei Provincial Museum is near the East Lake with 200,000 pieces of collections. Among all the exhibits, there are copious rare and prominent antiques, especially chain bells of Marquis Yi of the Zeng State, the bronze sword of Goujian (the king of the Yue State) and the spear of Fuchai (the king of the Wu Kingdom). The whole set of Zenghouyi Chain Bells has a history of more than 2,400 years and still preserves a pure sound. 

The museum lies in the shelter of trees and consists of halls for comprehensive exhibition, culture of Chu, chime bells and others. Antique buildings with thick stylobate, wide eaves and high-pitched roof stand like three legs of a tripod, forming a Chinese character "Pin".

Wuhan Museum

It has a gross floor area of 17,834 square meters, with an exhibition area of over 6,000 square meters for abundant collection items. Of over 50,000 pieces, over 2,000 exhibited exquisite items are fine rare articles, including articles imperially made by the fabricating office of the Qing Dynasty imperial palace, masterpieces by celebrities and past masters, some unearthed relics of greatest worth to archaeological studies and some perfect craftsmanship treasures handed down from ancient times.

Hubei Museum of Art

Located by the East Lake in Wuchang District of Wuhan City, Hubei Museum of Art enjoys a nice environment and a convenient traffic, neighboring Hubei Museum. It is also a landmark of cultural development in Hubei Province.