Wuhan Travel Guide
Wuhan is the capital of HubeiProvince. It is located at the confluence of the Yangtze and Hanshui rivers. The Yangtze River and its biggest tributary, HanshuiRiver, divide the city proper into three towns-Wuchang, Handkou and Hanyang. Covering an area of 8,467 square kilometers and with a population of 7.18 million, Wuhan is one of the largest inland cities in China.
It is a center of industry, finance, commerce, science, culture and education, and a hub of railways, waterways, highways, aviation, post and telecommunication of Central China.
Not only as the modern industrial and commercial city, has Wuhan also had a lot of scenic spots. Such as the largest and most beautiful scenic spot, the EastLake on the outskirts, is surrounded by green peaks and hills and luxuriant trees and flowering plants. And YellowCraneTower on Snake Hill is the most impressive manmade attraction. Climb to the top of the tower and you command a panoramic view of the whole city. Additionally, there are beautiful legends about this tower handed down from generation to generation which tourists and visitors will like to hear.
Steamed Wuchang Fish
With a history of over 1,700 years, Steamed Wuchang Fish is a typical food in Wuhan. This fresh water fish, when prepared correctly is soft and rich. The best way to prepare the fish is to steam it together with Chinese ham, mushroom, bamboo shoot, and chicken soup.
Hot-dry Noodles
Hot-dry noodles are an essential part of the Wuhan diet, eaten by almost everyone daily as breakfast.
Hot-dry noodle are made by cooking the fresh noodles mixed with sesame oil in boiling water. When the noodle has cooked and cooled, it becomes pliable. The noodles are then placed in boiling water again to be reheated and the process is repeated. After seasoning has been added, including spring onion and sauce, the hot-dry noodle is ready to be served.
Mianyang Three Steamed Dishes
The three steamed dishes refer to steamed fish, pork, and meatballs or shrimp balls. People of Mianyang (now Xiantao City in Hubei Province) keep the traditional way of steamed dishes from the old days. Nowadays, chefs have tailored the ingredients, cooking methods, and techniques for the local people's taste.
By air
There are more than 150 domestic and international lines connecting Wuhan with over sixty metropolises inside China and abroad. Currently Wuhan has five direct international lines to Osaka, Fukuoka, Seoul, Bangkok, and Singapore. Another line sponsored by China Southern Airlines is from Wuhan to Guangzhou and on to Paris.
By train
The Yangtze Rive divides Wuhan into two parts, Hankou and Hanyang on the western bank, and Wuchang on the eastern, called Three Towns of Wuhan. There are two passenger stations in the city, one in the town of Wuchang and the other in Hankou. The passenger station in Wuchang, Wuchang Railway Station" (WRS), is located south of the town center, while the biggest station in Hankou, "Hankou Railway Station" (HRS) is in the west.
You can find many popular bars in the area near Xinhua Road and Taibei Road and there are also many bars along the Jianshe Dadao in Hankou. Jazz, blues, Latin-American music, and exotic dance performances distinguish these bars from noisy popular bars. During Happy Hour, waiters dress in costumes adapting to show themes. Patron comfort is stressed.
Wuhan International Tourist Festival
This festival began in 2002, and is a great annual event usually held from the end of September to mid-October on the avenue beside the river (Yanjiang Dadao). It is somewhat like a carnival in western countries; thousands of joyful crowds, streets ablaze with activity, grand parades accompanied by Chinese drum groups. Artists and performing groups from different regions in China and from other countries are invited and present wonderful music, dancing and acrobatic performances. The events last for more than twenty days. If you ever have this time period on your itinerary in Wuhan, we'd recommend that you don't miss the Wuhan International Tourist Festival.
Plum Blossom Festival
Plum blossom is the city flower of Wuhan. From late February to early March each year, the Plum Blossom Festival is held at the scenic East Lake. Over 200 varieties of plum blossoms from different areas in China are exhibited. Activities on the theme of plum blossom such as Chinese calligraphy and paintings, plum mini-garden design contests, music and dance performances are presented. Citizens whose names have the Chinese character of plum can visit the whole East Lake scenic area free. Enthusiastic photographers and young lovers always go to find their "beloved".
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