Location: Ezhou lies in the east of Hubei Province, on the south bank of the middle reaches of the Yangtze River. It is bordered by Wuhan in the west and by Huangshi in the east.

History: Long time before the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, this region has been called 'E' as a shire or a county. During the Three Kingdoms Period, the Wu Kingdom put it as the capital, and changed its name to Wuchang.

Physical Features: The terrain in southeastern Ezhou is higher and that in central and northwestern Ezhou is relatively flatter and lower. River and lake plains are mainly distributed in the west. The Yangtze River runs through the northern boundary area. The city has more than eighty lakes of all sizes.

Climatic Features: Ezhou enjoys a subtropical monsoon climate, with an annual average temperature of 17C (63F). It has abundant rainfall and sunshine, together with four distinct seasons. Summer is the rainy season, and the weather is torrid and wet. Spring and winter is cold.

When to Go: Generally, the best time to Hubei Province is in spring and autumn, and Ezhou is especially favorable for visiting at the summer's end and the start of autumn.

Special Local Products: pearl, crab, lotus seeds, Wuchang fish, Dongpo Cake

Scenic Spots:
Liangzi Lake is the largest fresh-water lake in Ezhou City in Hubei Province. It measures 51 miles from east to west and 14 miles from north to south, with the water maintaining a depth of 9.8 feet all year round.

Nestled serenely like a blue stone inlaid upon the surrounding land, Liangzi Lake is famous for the unpolluted water and its beautiful landscape, the gentle wind blowing in from the mountains not far away ripples this azure lake in the sunlight, creating spectacular scenery among the many islets featured around the lake. The crystal clear water also has a large breeding population of Wuchang Fish, which are renowned at home and abroad. Lying in the middle of Liangzi Lake and covering an area of 200 hectares, Liangzi Islet is an ecotourism resort that embraces Kuixing Tower, Liangzi Gate, Siguan Hall, Xianren (Immortal) Cave and a professional Golf Club. Due to its pleasant environment, this islet is also called Changshou (Longevity) Islet, which is the home for senior citizens who wish to enjoy their twilight years amid this tranquil setting.

Through years of modern development, Liangzi Lake has become a famous tourist resort in Hubei Province, which combines sightseeing, summer recreation, and entertainment.
 

Entrance Fee:

CNY 10

Lotus Mountain is located on the shore of Yanglan Lake in the southern suburb of Ezhou City. Verdant mountains and clear waters complete this beautiful landscape. With the Lotus Mountain as the main peak, there are nine other mountains, blooming like nine lotus flowers in the water. This is how the mountain’s name originated.

The Lotus Mountain scenic area is blessed with both the beauty of grandness and elegance. The main tourist resorts are Yuanming Pagoda, Forest of Steles, Liuhe Garden and Jiulong Altar. Yuanming Pagoda is famed as "the first pagoda in the south of the Yangtze River area". Measuring 262 feet tall, it is a white pagoda with golden upturned eaves. Covering an area of three hectares, the Forest of Steles keeps over 10,000 elaborate stele works of all ages and for many countries. As such, it is regarded as a treasure house of culture containing an ocean of wisdom. Liuhe Garden lies in the north slope of Lotus Mountain. It is home to many precious animals such as deer, monkey, tortoise, and golden carp and beaver. The Jiulong Altar can also be seen at the entrance to the scenic area. "Jiulong" means nine dragons. The Altar is composed of nine dragons coiling with each other, among which the biggest two lift a lotus ball. The altar is carved with dragons because the dragon represents the Chinese totem, symbolizing Chinese spirit where constant self-improvement and effort help one to achieve success.

Come to Lotus Mountain, feast your eyes on the charming land and experience traditional Chinese culture.

Entrance Fee:	CNY 25
Opening Hours:	08:00 - 18:00

Tourist Tips:
1. Ezhou do not have airport. But Ezhou is only 50 kilometers (31 miles) from the capital city of the province, Wuhan, and 70 kilometers (43 miles) from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport. Visitors can get to Ezhou from Wuhan within one hour. Notable is that, there are no direct airport buses between Wuhan airport and Ezhou. Visitors should get to downtown Wuhan first.
2. Here is the information about Ezhou's bus stations:
Xishan passenger transport station: No.15, Hanxi Road, Echeng District
Central bus station: at the intersection of Binhu Road (West) and Guangming Dadao, south of the new city district.