Eight must-visit attractions in Wuhan

Many people think of cherry blossoms when they think of Wuhan. Yes, the cherry blossoms at Wuhan University are really beautiful. Many people come here because of the cherry blossoms. But in fact, Wuhan has many famous scenic spots besides the cherry blossoms of Wuhan University. The following are the recommended must-see attractions for you to visit in Wuhan during your three-day trip. ***There are eight major scenic spots, which are the eight must-see attractions in Wuhan.

Hankou River Beach

Hankou River Beach

Hankou River Beach Square is the largest square in the world. It is adjacent to the Hankou River Beach, Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge, Guishan The TV towers complement each other, and the night view is particularly charming. Among the waterscapes in the three towns of Wuhan, Wuhan River Beach is the most beautiful scenery in this riverside city. It is in response to a poet's praise of the beautiful scenery of Wuhan's river beaches: "two rivers, four embankments and eight forest belts, with fiery trees and silver flowers never turning night".

Transportation directions: Take Route 68 or Route 30 and get off at Lanling Road

Opening hours: all day

Comments: First go to Jianghan Road and then to Jiangtan After that, you can take the ferry to Simenkou. There are many snacks there. The location is near Hubu Lane. It only takes about ten minutes to walk after getting off the ferry.

Hubei Provincial Museum

Museum

A place that reproduces the essence of Chu culture. Located on the shore of East Lake, it has a collection of more than 200,000 historical relics. The world-famous bells of Marquis Yi of Zeng, the Sword of King Goujian of Yue, and the Spear of Wu King Fuchai are among the finest.

Transportation direction: Tourism Line 1 can arrange visits to the Hubei Provincial Museum and East Lake in the same itinerary. The two places are only one or two stops apart.

Opening hours: 8:30-17:00

Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge

Night view of the Yangtze River Bridge

The whole bridge is extremely majestic. The upper level is a highway, and the lower level is a railway. Two trains can move in opposite directions at the same time, and giant ships with a ton of tons can also pass without hindrance. There is an elevator on the ground floor that can directly reach the highway bridge. Standing on the bridge, you can have a panoramic view of the three towns of Wuhan, which is very majestic.

Transportation direction: Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge is located between Guishan Mountain in Hanyang, Wuhan City, and Snake Mountain in Wuchang City. It can be reached by taking bus No. 10, 61, or 64 or tram No. 1 or 4.

Comments and suggestions: If you want to enjoy the scenery, this is a good choice. There are bridgeheads 35 meters above the ground at both ends of the bridge, with elevators and escalators for pedestrians to go up and down. Standing on the bridge deck, you can overlook the rolling water of the Yangtze River to the east, with ships coming and going.

Wuhan University

Cherry Blossom Avenue

Wuhan University’s Cherry Blossom Avenue is located below the former School of Science and the old library. The cherry blossom branches on both sides of the road are strong and neatly arranged. From March to early April every year, the branches are covered with flowers. The blooming period of cherry blossoms is only one week. During the falling season, the colorful fallen cherry blossoms cover the earth with a shallow "flower carpet". During the flowering season every year, there is an endless stream of tourists admiring the flowers.

Transportation directions: City buses 513, 515, 519, 55, 552, 564, 572, 587, 591, 608, 724, and 806 can go to Wuhan University, at the foot of Luojia Mountain. During the cherry blossom season, many buses will have the slogan "Wuhan University Cherry Blossom Special Bus" written on them. The cherry blossom viewing point is on Yingyuan Road, and there are signs on the campus.

Comment suggestion: In addition to the beautiful cherry blossoms that can be seen on the campus of Wuhan University, there are also many cherry blossoms on Moshan Mountain in East Lake, but the ancient buildings and historical background of Wuhan University make these cherry blossoms more flavorful.

East Lake

East Lake

East Lake is three times larger than West Lake and is known as "Spring Orchid, Autumn Gui, Summer Lotus and Winter Plum". There are orchids in March and cherry blossoms in April. The lake surface is as flat as a mirror and birds sing in the forest. In July, the fire flows and the lake water soaks. The autumn air is crisp and the osmanthus buds bloom. In the middle of winter, when it is cold and snowy, hundreds of acres of plum blossoms bloom in Moshan.

Transportation direction: No. 1, Cuiliu Village, East Lake, Wuchang, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, accessible by buses 8, 14, 36, 515, and 724

Opening hours: 7:00-19 : 00

Tickets: 30 yuan for Tingtao Scenic Area, 40 yuan for Moshan Scenic Area

Comments and suggestions: Plum Blossom Festival, Lotus Festival, Garden Art Festival, and Cherry Blossom Festival are held every year in East Lake Scenic Area. There are festivals and other tourism activities, and tourists can choose to travel during these festivals.

Yellow Crane Tower Park

Yellow Crane Tower

One of the three famous towers in Jiangnan, it is said that it was built for military purposes. Literati from past dynasties visited here and left many popular poems. It can be said that you have not really been to Wuhan if you don’t climb this building.

Transportation directions: Take the city bus and get off at Simoumen or Yuemachang, and you can walk to the Yellow Crane Tower. Buses from all routes of the Yangtze River Bridge are accessible.

Opening hours: 7:00-18:30

Tickets: 80 yuan (free for seniors over 70 with certificates, free for children under 1.2 meters, half price for children between 1.2-1.4 meters, students Half price with voucher, 10% off for groups of 20 or more people).

Comments and suggestions: With Cui Hao and Li Bai’s two poems about the Yellow Crane Tower, the Yellow Crane Tower has become famous since then. Both elegant and secular people flocked to the Yellow Crane Tower to express their feelings and bid farewell. Although today's Yellow Crane Tower is far from the one in history, it is no longer important. It is like an ancestral treasure that may be useless, but it represents a kind of dignity.

Guiyuan Zen Temple

Guiyuan Zen Temple is crowded with tourists

One of the "four major jungles" of Wuhan Buddhism, it is a Zen temple. Guiyuan Temple is divided into five courtyards: east, west, south, north and middle, covering an area of ??20,000 square meters. There are 28 existing halls and pavilions. The entire plane layout is in the shape of a cassock. This is the difference between it and other Buddhist temples in terms of architectural layout. The main difference. The nameplate of Guiyuan Temple is a rare straight plaque in the country, which is a wonder in the jungle.

Traffic directions: No. 45, No. 707, City Tourist Line No. 1, etc.

Opening hours: 7:30-17:30

Tickets: 10 yuan (20 yuan on holidays)

Comments and suggestions: You can listen to Buddhist music and count Arhats number. 500 Arhats, wishing you good luck.

Guqin Terrace

Boya Playing the Qin

Also known as Boya Terrace, it is a monumental building built to commemorate Yu Boya’s encounter with his close friend Zhong Ziqi while playing the zither. The guqin platform was built in the Northern Song Dynasty. The white marble square stone platform in front of the hall is said to be the place where Boya played the qin.

Transportation directions: Take bus No. 5, 6, 13, 42, 524 and city tourist bus No. 1.

Opening hours: 8:30-17:30