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Country
China
Continent
Asia
Airport
WUH
Currency
Chinese yuan (renminbi)
Time zone
UTC+8
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A river city
Visiting Wuhan, the city where the Han meets the Yangtze
Wuhan is the capital of Hubei province in central China, built on the eastern Jianghan Plain at the point where the Han River flows into the Yangtze. Water is its defining trait: around a quarter of the urban territory is water, the highest share among major Chinese cities, and the city has nearly 200 lakes.
A hub and a student city
Wuhan is a major rail, road and river crossroads, sometimes nicknamed the Chicago of China, and a big university town, with Wuhan University and Huazhong University of Science and Technology among the best known. It is also remembered as the place where the Wuchang Uprising began on 10 October 1911, the first step in the fall of the Qing dynasty.
Three cities in one
Wuchang, Hankou and Hanyang, split by two rivers
| Landmark | What to know |
|---|---|
| Wuchang, Hankou, Hanyang | The three historic districts, separated by the Yangtze and the Han and merged into one city on 1 January 1927. |
| The Yangtze | The great river runs through the city; the Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge, opened in 1957, was the first rail link across it here. |
| The Han River | It meets the Yangtze in the heart of Wuhan, the junction that shaped the city. |
| Lakes | East Lake and Tangxun Lake are among the largest lakes wholly inside a Chinese city. |
Landmark
The Yellow Crane Tower, made famous by poets
The Yellow Crane Tower on Snake Hill in Wuchang is the symbol of Wuhan. A tower is traditionally said to have first stood here in AD 223, though the written source for that date is some 600 years younger. It was destroyed and rebuilt many times; the last tower on the original site fell in 1884, and the present one was rebuilt about 1 km away between 1981 and 1985, at around 51 m high.
Poems and a river view
An eighth-century poem by Cui Hao made the tower famous, and Li Bai also wrote about it. From the top you look out over the Yangtze and the city, and travel guides suggest allowing two to three hours, with a light show in the evening.
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East Lake
East Lake, a lake that is also a city park
Space to breathe
East Lake covers about 88 km2 in total, with about 33 km2 of water, and is described as the largest or second-largest urban lake in China. It is a 5A-rated scenic area in four zones, including Moshan with its cherry blossom park. Strolling is free, there are cycle paths, and cherry blossom comes in March and April.
Chu culture
The Hubei Provincial Museum and the Marquis Yi bells
Founded in 1953, the Hubei Provincial Museum stands on the west shore of East Lake. Its star exhibit is the bianzhong, a set of 54 bronze bells from the tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng, found in 1978. The museum also holds the Sword of Goujian, unearthed in 1965 and inscribed with the name of King Goujian of Yue.
Practicalities
Admission is free but you need to register with your passport or ID. Allow around two hours.
Eating in Wuhan
Hot dry noodles for breakfast and the Hubu Alley food lane
Re gan mian
Wuhan's signature dish is re gan mian, or hot dry noodles: alkaline noodles served without broth, tossed in sesame paste, soy sauce, pickled vegetables, chives and chili oil. It is the city's most popular breakfast and sold from street carts and restaurants.
Hubu Alley
The breakfast and street-food lane to try doupi, a stuffed sticky-rice and bean snack, mianwo, a savoury doughnut, and tangbao, soup dumplings.
Evenings
Jiqing Street after dark
Jiqing Street is the place for evening food, traditional crafts and live performances by local artists. Pickpockets are a known risk at crowded night markets, so keep valuables close.
Climate
When to go to Wuhan
March to May
Spring brings milder weather with more rain, with cherry blossom at Wuhan University and East Lake, and April is often the most pleasant month.
June to August
Hot and humid, with daily highs around 32 C in July and August and heavy rain in June. Sleeping without air conditioning is hard.
September to November
Autumn is the most comfortable season, and September and October are often named as the best months.
December to February
Chilly, with January the coldest month, around 4 C on average.
Getting to Wuhan
Wuhan Tianhe airport
Wuhan Tianhe
The international airport, in Huangpi District north of the centre, mostly used for domestic flights but with links to Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.
Metro Line 2 runs from the airport to the city and a commuter rail line links it to Hankou station; count about an hour to the centre. Wuhan also has three main railway stations, and high-speed trains reach Zhengzhou in about two hours and Beijing in about four.
In pictures
Wuhan in pictures
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to Wuhan
Which airport serves Wuhan?
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH), in Huangpi District north of the centre. Metro Line 2 links it to the city, and you should count about an hour to the centre.
What should I see first in Wuhan?
The Yellow Crane Tower and its view of the Yangtze, East Lake, the Hubei Provincial Museum with the Marquis Yi bells, and Hubu Alley for street food.
When is the best time to visit Wuhan?
Spring and autumn, especially April, May, September and October. Summers are hot and humid, with daily highs around 32 C in July and August.
What should I eat in Wuhan?
Re gan mian, the hot dry noodles with sesame paste that locals eat for breakfast, plus doupi, mianwo and tangbao on Hubu Alley.
How much does a flight to Wuhan usually cost?
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