How to get there:
Long-distance buses, trains and flights leave Shanghai regularly. The flight takes around two hours.
Where to stay:
For budget travelers, Wuhan has a range of economy hotels and hostels in downtown Wuchang, Hankou and Hanyang districts.
The Puyu Hotel and Spa offers a relaxing, luxury environment. Nestled in Wuhan Optical Software Valley in Wuchang District, the hotel is a 15-minute drive from Donghu Lake Scenic Area. It welcomes domestic and international travelers, MICE groups (meetings, incentives, conferences and events). The decor is traditional Chinese Art Deco with distinctive wooden furniture. The hotel exhibits ancient bronze ware and paintings by noted local artists. The hotel has 332 elegant rooms and suites. It draws subtle references from the city’s past and provides state-of-the-art Internet and other technology.
What to eat:
Hubu Alley, the pride of Wuhanese, offers an intriguing array of breakfast, night and all-day snacks. It features Wuchang fish, the blunt nose black bream that is a signature dish in Hubei cuisine. It’s rich in flavor, plump and succulent. Steamed fish is especially popular.
Another winner is san xian dou pi: sticky rice, meat emulsion and tofu covered with egg paste.
Pearl-shaped balls of glutinous rice stuffed with pork and water chestnut is served with a poached egg.
Preserved duck neck, preserved tongue and preserved wings are popular spicy snacks. The two famous brands are Jingwu and Zhouheiya.
Hubu Alley:
Address: Ziyou Rd, Wuchang District
How to get there: Bus Nos. 14, 19 or 515, Minzhu Road Station.
Zhuodaoquan Street:
Address: Zhuodaoquan Rd, Wuchang District
How to get there: Bus Nos. 552 or 810, Zhuodaoquan Road Station.
Travel tips:
Taxis are recommended, but not at rush hour. Drivers are friendly and chatty. The basic meter charge is 8 yuan. Buses, metros and ferries are convenient.
Yellow Crane Tower
Opening hours: April 1-October 31, 7am-6:30pm; November 1-March 31, 7:30am-5:30pm
Tickets: 80 yuan
Address: Snake Hill, Wuchang District
How to get there: Bus Nos. 10, 61, 64, 108 or 411 and get off at Yellow Crane Tower Station.
Hubei Provincial Museum
Hours: 9am-5pm, closed on Mondays
Admission: Free
Tel: 027-8679-4127
Address: 156 Donghu Rd, Hongshan District
Bronze bell concert
Date: 10:30am, 11:30am, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, daily
Tickets: 15 yuan
How to get there: Bus Nos. 14, 108, 701 or 411, Hubei Provincial Museum Station.
Guiyuan Buddhist Temple
Hours: 7am-5pm
Admission: 10 yuan
Tel: 027-8484-4756
Address: 6 Cuiwei Rd, Zhongjia Village, Hanyang District
How to get there: Bus Nos. 45, 532 or 728, Yingwu Avenue Station. Walk 600 meters.
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