"I like to eat the delicious Re Gan Mian noodles; I like to wear the cotton jacket I bought in Han Zheng Street; I like to live near the flourishing Liuduqiao area; I like to cross each bridge over the Yangtze," writes a Chinese Wuhan resident.
The Hanjiang, a large river, joins China's great Yangtze in Hubei Province creating a river-crossed fertile land known as Jianghan Plain. Situated on the Plain, Wuhan, the capital city of Hubei Province, is the biggest hub city in Central China. Divided by the Yangtze, Wuhan has come to be known as the Three Towns of Wuhan with Hankou and Hanyang on the west bank, and Wuchang on the east.
Wuhan is a city with both an ancient history and a thriving present. Historic relics excavated from ancient tombs tell the city's long history dating back 3,500 years. In the period of Pre-Qin (770 B.C. - 221 B.C.), this was the land of the State of Chu (one of the seven warring states before Qin, in China's first feudal dynasty) and was the cradle of the brilliant Chu Civilization. Starting here, merchants followed the great Yangtze River and lake network to expand businesses throughout the entire country.
In the Qing Dynasty, Hankou became one of the four best-known towns in the country. For centuries, this city has been the center of trade and transportation in central China. Today it is an important hub in central China and a feature of Yangtze River cruises for sightseers and businessmen traveling from Sichuan to Shanghai or Hong Kong.
Wuhan is the place to find both history and natural wonders. Hubei Provincial Museum and Yellow Crane Tower are two places to appreciate ancient Chinese history and culture. In the museum, chimes excavated from tombs reveal the incredible achievements of ancient people in music, acoustics and metallurgy. The classic poems and inscriptions on the tower, (although unrecognizable to most Westerners) can inspire your spirit as you pretend to be a poet with a bird's-eye view of the river from the tower window. In addition, the famous Villa of Chairman Mao Zedong on the scenic bank of East Lake, Wuchang, is an ideal place for Westerns to learn more about him.
Two famous places for local Wuhan snacks are Ji Qing Jie night street and Hu Bu Xiang breakfast street. Ji Qing Jie features all kinds of special foods plus entertainment at table by classical folk musicians. Snacks tops on travelers' list include Re Gan Mian , Steamed Wuchang Fish and Fried Bean Sheets. Street stalls in Hu Bu Xiang support the local habit of Guo Zao (having breakfast at street stalls with their cheap tasty food and vendors' skillful performance). Benefited from rivers around, Wuhan Cuisine earns its reputation especially from fish. Chinese Chairman Mao Zedong in his poem wrote: "I have just drunk the waters of Changsha Come to eat the fish of Wuchang." Streamed Wuchang Fish is a must for epicures.
Time-honored Han Zheng Street and the bustling walking street near Hanjiang Road are two choices for shopping lovers. Comb through dazzling shops housed in traditional Chinese buildings and find special gifts for friends and family. Even the most fastidious shopper will be satisfied.
Wuhan is also a city with impressive nightlife. Today people have more entertainment choices than ever before. Instead of watching TV at home, locals go to the cinema with friends, or spend the evening at disco parlors, karaoke rooms, bars and pubs and other interesting places.
Put Wuhan on your itinerary; you will not be disappointed.
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Travelers' Voices on Wuhan
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Jun. 22,2009 08:01 Reply
Mr.manish(chopra) said:
hi manish(india)
i really want to visit wuhan,hubei,china......can you tell me which international airport is near to this place... i will be catching a flight from delhi india...]
thank you,,,, my email id id manishchopra81@yahoo.co.in
Jun. 23,2009 02:28
Ms.Evelyn(China) replied:
There is an airport in Wuhan, called Tianhe airport.
Just read this page for the details:
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/hubei/wuhan/airport.htm
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Jun. 22,2009 01:08 Reply
Mr.Gehrke(United States) said:
Hi I recently traveled to ZHENGSHOU I was their for 1 month. I am not used to the air pollution in China. I am in very good shape and work out all the time. But since I have been back in the United States I have been taking short breaths and feel like maybe I have ashma. I have never had ashma or any breathing problems before. Has any one else experienced this and does it go away after while??
thank you
Jun. 23,2009 02:26
Mr.Chan(Singapore) replied:
No, I'm Ok after I come back from China. You should examine the real cause in the hospital.
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Jun. 5,2009 01:45 Reply
Ms.Neha(India) said:
Hi! we are a team of 15 students coming to Wuhan for the Total Solar Eclipse expedition. I would like to know the best possible open sites in Wuhan for observing & conducting some experiments during this eclipse. We'll be in Wuhan from 19th-23rd July.
Does it rain too much in July, what sort of clothing would you advise.
Also I would like to know the frequency of buses & trains from Wuhan to Shanghai, cost & time required for the journey...
Please do advise me.
Thank You!!
Jun. 5,2009 04:07
Ms.Evelyn(China) replied:
Wuhan is made up of Hankou, Wuchang and Hanyang. You can go to Hankou and watch the solar eclipse on the area along the Yangtze River, called Jiang Tan (汉口江滩） in Chinese.
July is usually very hot. Sometimes, it rains, but not very frequently. You should prepare some clothes for summer.
Within a day, there are three bullet trains from Hankou Railway station to Shanghai at 07:55, 11:17 and 17:07. Although Wuchang Railway Station also provides trains to Shanghai, the trains are not fast. So, I suggest you choose Hankou Railway Station. Only more than 5 hours is spent by bullet train.
The bullet train ticket costs CNY304/ CNY254. You are suggested to purchase the train tickets in advance.
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Jun. 1,2009 18:29 Reply
Mrs.Chan(USA) said:
We (my husband and I and our 11yrs and 9yrs children) will be visiting Wuhan from June 14 to June 18. Not sure what to do during the 5 days. Any suggestions ? Many thanks.
Jun. 4,2009 20:41
Mr.Tomy replied:
Actually, five days is too long for visiting Wuhan, so you could slow down and enjoy this city leisurely. Well, here are some suggestions of mine:
The Yellow Crane Tower->Jianghan Road (visiting & shopping)->Donghu Park
Guishan Park->Guiyuan Temple->Hanzheng Street (snack)
Jiangtan Park->Wuhan University
It seems that you still have some time left, so you could explore this city easily.
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May. 31,2009 01:17 Reply
Ms.Amy(Malasia) said:
Hi... I may plan to visit Wuhan in mid June. Is it very hot during that time? Does it rain a lot? What are the popular sights and activities to do in Wuhan? Thanks.
Jun. 1,2009 08:22
Mr.Liangde (Canada) replied:
Welcome to wuhan.
I came from Wuhan China, I lived there for over 40 years. Now I'm living Toronto Canada.
Wuhan is a very hot city in June, July & August, also it rain a lot.
Wuhan is a beauty and modern city and very crowded.
The popular sights like East lake, Hanyan Kuiyuan Temple (归圆寺), it is a famous Buddhism Temple in China. Universty of Wuhan; You can see 19th Centure European buildings in old city (Canadian say Downtown); Fantastic Food and Shoping.....
I believe you will have great Vacation in Wuhan.
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May. 11,2009 03:06 Reply
Mr.Michael CBK(Malaysia) said:
Hi, I'm going to Wuhan Uni for a short course on the 17th-24th October 2009. Which is the nearest city/airport to Wuhan as there is no direct flight from KLIA(Kuala Lumpur International Airport)to Wuhan where I may need a train/coach to transit to Wuhan? How is the weather in Wuhan during October month. Thanks.
May. 12,2009 01:39
Mr.Qi replied:
Generally, Wuhan is still warm in Octobet and the real cold winter comes at late October. The weather there is changeable. People wear shirt in September and early October. Take a light sweater in case of bad weather or if you will stay intil late October. As there is no direct flight, you should make a transfer at Shanghai or Guangzhou, and then transfer to trains to Wuhan.
May. 12,2009 21:19
Mr.Doourado(China ) replied:
airasia offer cheap flights from KL to destinations in China not Wuhan though. You should be able to get cheap connecting flights.
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May. 1,2009 04:05 Reply
Mr.Andrew (USA) said:
Wuhan is my wife's home town so, as I am an American and travelling to China for the first time, I had no idea what to expect. I was blown away. The city is massive and the taxi rides are NUTS (as has been said before) but worth the ride. I would visit the Yellow Crane Tower, take a river ride across the Yangtze, check out the old Buddhist temple in town and go to the room with 500 Buddha’s, go see Wuhan University and check out East Lake while you’re there too. There are not too many Western people in Wuhan, at least not when I was there in early April. In fact, I was asked by two ladies to have my picture taken with them. It made me laugh, but it also helped me to understand how genuine and real the Chinese are. The weather was great, but late March - early April is the time to go. According to my wife, if you go any later, it's hot and humid and rains like crazy later on in the year. If you are going to China, yes check out Beijing, but I highly recommend getting out of the North and checking out other towns. You will not know the real China unless you do.
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Apr. 23,2009 03:33 Reply
Mrs.machin(uk) said:
hi
i will be in wuhan befor going on a yangtze cruise
can anyone tell me what the weather is lik begining of june is the a lot of rain and if so is it constant rain or showers
thanks jayne
Apr. 29,2009 20:51
Ms.Ge replied:
Not a lot of rain in the early June although it may occur sometimes. The city should be very humid hot during that time, so please protect you from the sun radiation
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Apr. 20,2009 23:48 Reply
Mr.Joyo(Pakistan) said:
hi.
i am going for training to wuhan for 3 months can somebody tell me about the city touring places the nightlife & how will be the weather there these days in wuhan what sort of cloths should i take most importantly will hallal food be available for muslims there.
Thankyou
Apr. 21,2009 03:16
Mr.David Johnston(USA) replied:
Dear Joyo, it seems that all of your tour questions could be answered after reading the articles introducing Wuhan here~
Welcome to Wuhan and Good Luck!
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Feb. 10,2009 01:20 Reply
Ms.Ashley(Singapore) said:
Hi, can you advise if there are any overnight trains from Wuhan to Xi'an? Can I view the train schedule or book the tickets online? Many thanks
Feb. 10,2009 03:04
Ms.Li replied:
Hello, Wuhan has two railway stations-Wuchang Railway Station and Hankou Railway Station. The former one has 7 trains to Xi'an as well as the latter one has 3 trains. You may use ths website's train tool to search for the details:
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china-trains/
Seems book online is not supplied current at both of the stations/
Feb. 10,2009 19:11
Ms.Ashley(Singapore) replied:
Thanks Ms Li....I heard that the train tickets are only available 3 days in advance (prior to departure date)...now just worried that we may not be able to get the train we want since we can't book online...thanks again!
Apr. 2,2009 00:42
Mr.tbone(china) replied:
10 days now