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Wuhan known as the “Riverside City”, is located at the heart of Yangtze River. It is composed of three towns: Hankou, Hanyang and Wuchang. All of them have many historical and cultural sites.

No matter whether you come to Wuhan to take the Yangtze River Cruise (Wuhan-Chongqing Cruise, Yichang-Chongqing Cruise, or Shanghai-Chongqing Cruise) or prefer to have in-depth exploration in this riverside city, Wuhan has many to offer like Yellow Crane Tower, Hubei Provincial Museum, Guiyuan Temple…moreover, a side trip to Mount Wudang to experience the “Taichi” is also fantastic.


Top Attractions in Wuhan

Hubei Provincial Museum		Yellow Crane Tower		Guiyuan Temple		East Lake
Mulan Heaven Lake Scenic Area		Heptachord Terrace (Guqin Tai)		Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge		Mount Wudang

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  Top 5 Reasons to Visit Wuhan
  
  1. Learn about the Xinhai Revolution
  The Wuchang Uprising led to the Xinhai Revolution in 1911. Head to the Memorial Hall of Wuchang Uprising to visit the museum and see the public square.
  
  2. See the City from the Yellow Crane Tower
  Visit the Yellow Crane Tower for amazing views and to see the art inside the tower. The Mao Pavilion in the park around the tower is worth visiting too.
  
  3. The Temples
  The Guiyuan Temple houses a hall full of Buddhist statues. The Baotong Temple is worth visiting for its Hongshan Tower.
  
  4. Art Museums
  If you are interested in art, the Hubei Museum of Art has a great collection of traditional and modern art, while the Wuhan Art Museum is inside a 1920s heritage building.
  
  5. The Dragon Boat Festival
  The Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated in June on East Lake. This festival is celebrated everywhere in China but Wuhan is believed to be the birthplace of this tradition.
  
  
  What to do in Wuhan
  
  1. Soar Above Wuhan At This Iconic Site
  Wuhan's most recognizable building, the beautiful Yellow Crane Tower is like a mascot for Hubei's capital. Situated on Sheshan Hill, the tower looks to be hundreds of years old. In a way, it is, but the current version was rebuilt (incredibly well) in 1981. However, there has been a Yellow Crane Tower in the city since around 220 AD, and 12 versions have been built and destroyed since then. In religious terms, the tower is an important Daoist temple, having seen the "immortal" Lu Dongbin ascend to heaven in the 8th century.
  
  2. Heavenly Architecture And Sacred Art
  Guiyuan ranks among China's most sacred sites, which may be why it attracts such huge crowds - so get there early to enjoy the serene 350 year-old temple complex. Located in Hanyang, just west of central Wuhan, Guiyuan is full of riches for tourists to discover, including hundreds of Buddhist statues (lohans), and stately gardens. Check the lohans carefully when you visit. Amazingly, each one is completely different, as artists sought to capture the essence of the subject. And don't miss the beautiful Sakyamuni Buddha, either.
  
  3. Hubei's Historical Highlight
  This museum is one of China's very best, and is a fitting testament to China's long, glorious past. Highlights are all over the place in the huge museum building, but include the tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng, part of which is a massive 65 tonne set of "chime bells". Crafts lovers will adore the collection of jade jewelry and decorations, while the exhibition of Chu-era artifacts delves deep into Chinese history. When you visit, the museum is free, but there is a small surcharge for hearing the chime bells in action.
  
  4. An Inner-City Recreational Paradise
  East Lake is modern Wuhan's recreational hub. Located along the shores of (unsurprisingly) East Lake, it's the site of many of Wuhan's major attraction. Aside from the Provincial Museum, you'll discover the Botanical Gardens, which have a huge kiwi fruit collection, the stunning Cherry Blossom Park, as well as numerous scenic spots like the Listening-to-the-Waves Tower, and the Chu Castle. The whole area sprawls along the lakefront, and is divided into several zones, such as Mo Hill and Tingtao - each of which require plenty of time to explore.
  
  5. Showcasing Wuhan's Creative Wonders
  These days, Wuhan is becoming a genuine artistic center (not for the first time), thanks to artists groups like Wuhan Art Terminus. But for the largest collection of contemporary and historic works from the region, visiting the Húběi Museum of Art is essential. Also situated in East Lake, the gallery has a strong representation from recent artists, as well as traditional Chinese works, oil paintings from the Revolutionary Era, sculptures, and lacquer work, too. Constantly changing special shows, and big events like the Wuhan Triennale have propelled it into the front rank of the nation's galleries.

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  How to Get to & around Wuhan
  
  By Air
  Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
  It is the biggest airport in central China. The airport operates flights to 55 domestic cities and 23 international cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Chengdu, Nanchang, Nanjing, Fuzhou, Seoul, Bangkok, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Singapore, etc.
  Transfer Tips:
  Located 26 km northwest of Wuhan, it is about 25 minutes to the city center. Transport between the airport and the urban area is very convenient. Every hour, the airport shuttle bus leaves for the Wuhan downtown.

• By Train
  Every day, there are over 70 trains departing from Wuhan railway stations and more than 120 trains pass here. You could take high speed trains getting to Wuhan from almost every city inside Hubei Province.
  
  Get around Wuhan

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  By Taxi
  Taxis operate in different districts of Wuhan and you can easily take any of them to explore the city. Fare starts from 6 Yuan for the first two kilometers, and CNY1.4 for each additional one kilometer.

• By Ferry
  Ferry is a best choice if you want to go across the Yangtze River in Wuhan. It is cheap and fast. Just 1.5 Yuan per person for the common ferry, and 5 Yuan per person for the sight-seeing ferry. You could enjoy the stunning sunrise and sunset on the ferry.