Wuhan Travel Guide

Attractions 1. Yellow Crane Tower: One of the four great towers of China. Tickets are CNY 70. You can enjoy a panoramic view of the Yangtze River and Wuhan. Recommended visit time: 2–3 hours. 2. East Lake: One of the largest urban lakes in China. The lake is vast and you can walk, cycle, or row a boat. Some areas are free to visit. The popular Tingtao Scenic Area is free, while the Moshan Scenic Area is CNY 60. 3. Hubei Provincial Museum: Free entry, but reservations are required. The museum has a rich collection of cultural relics, including the chime bells. The chime bell performance is CNY 50 per person and lasts 30 minutes. 4. Gude Temple: A temple with European architectural style. Tickets are CNY 13 per person. The unique architecture is perfect for photos. 5. Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge: The first dual-purpose road and rail bridge designed and built independently in China. Free to visit. You can enjoy the view of the Yangtze River from the bridge. Itinerary 3-day itinerary: Day 1: Visit Wuhan University in the morning to enjoy the cherry blossoms and ancient buildings. Free entry. Have lunch on campus or nearby. Visit Yellow Crane Tower in the afternoon. In the evening, go to Hubu Alley to try local snacks, such as hot dry noodles and doupi. Take a walk on the Yangtze River Bridge at night to enjoy the night view. Day 2: Visit Hubei Provincial Museum in the morning. Reserve tickets and chime bell performance in advance. Go to East Lake in the afternoon. You can choose to cycle or row a boat to enjoy the natural scenery. Go to Chu River Han Street in the evening to experience the commercial street that combines tradition and modernity, and try local food. Day 3: Visit Gude Temple in the morning to check in at the temple with European architectural style. Have lunch nearby. Go to Jianghan Road Pedestrian Street in the afternoon for shopping and entertainment, and enjoy the historical buildings. You can also go to Shuita Street to try local snacks, such as sweet potato noodles and skewers. Local Food 1. Hot dry noodles: Cai Lin Ji hot dry noodles. The noodles are chewy and the sesame paste is rich. A must-have for breakfast in Wuhan. 2. Doupi: Lao Tong Cheng doupi. The glutinous rice is soft and sticky, the bean skin is crispy, and the filling is rich. 3. Duck neck: Jingwu duck neck, Zhou Hei Ya, etc. The duck neck is meaty and chewy, and the taste is spicy. 4. Wuchang fish: Steamed Wuchang fish. The fish is tender and delicious. 5. Pork rib and lotus root soup: A bowl of soup in winter. The pork ribs are soft, the lotus root is sticky, and the soup is fresh and delicious. 6. Fish soup noodles: Li Ji fresh fish soup noodles. The fish soup is thick and delicious with fried dough sticks.