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Hubei Provincial Museum
The Hubei Museum is composed of three antique buildings, including a comprehensive exhibition hall, a Chu Culture Hall, and a bell museum. The layout reflects the ancient Chu architectural concept of "One Hall" and "Multiple Stations". The Hubei Museum boasts four treasures: the Zeng Houyi Chime Bells unearthed in the Tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng; the exquisite workmanship of the cold weapon era, the King of Yue's Sword of Goujian, the 1 million year-old Xunxian Man Skull Fossil, and the White and Blue Porcelain Plum Vase.China · Wuhan
Qingchuan Pavilion
Qingchuan Pavilion is located on Hanyang's Tortoise Mountain and faces the Yangtze River, across the river from the Yellow Crane Tower. Qingchuan Pavilion was built in the Ming Dynasty and was named after the Tang Dynasty poet Cui Wei. The pavilion as it exists today was rebuilt in the 1980s according to historical photos. The scenic area consists of three main buildings: Qingchuan Pavilion, Wuhan Dayu's Palace, and Tiemenguan. There are also a number of other attractions such as various stone tablets and monuments, decorated archways, and cloisters, all rich in classical Chinese charm. It is very pleasant to climb up to the pavilion, feel the wind from the river, and enjoy the view of the river. The classical architecture and the greenery here complement each other perfectly, and the beautiful scenery has caused this to become a popular spot for wedding pictures in Wuhan.China · Wuhan
Sanhe Ancient Town
Sanhe Ancient Town is situated at the southern tip of Feixi County in Hefei, where the Fengle River, Hangbu River, and Xiaonan River converge. The town derives its name from these three waterways, with the name "Sanhe" appearing as early as the Ming Dynasty and officially becoming Sanhe Town during the Qing Dynasty. In 1858, Taiping Rebellion generals Chen Yucheng and Li Xiucheng achieved a decisive victory over the Xiang Army here, historically known as the "Great Victory of Sanhe." The triumphal arch at the town entrance, Yingwang Mansion, and ancient city walls still bear witness to this turbulent period. The old bluestone-paved streets stretch along the river, lined with contiguous Huizhou-style residences featuring gray brick walls and soaring horse-head gables, blending water-town alleys with Huizhou-style markets seamlessly. Most tours begin at Sanxian Bridge in the town center. To its northwest stands the seven-story Guocui Tower, offering panoramic views of the town and displaying Huizhou artifacts like sedan chairs, inscribed tablets, carved beds, and stone carvings. Nearby, the Dafu Mansion (Sanhe Folk Museum) recreates an official residence's hall with exquisite wood carvings, including an oversized abacus over one meter long. Northeast of the bridge, Xiangu Tower is a Huizhou-style temple funded by merchants including the owner of the time-honored pastry shop "Zhonghexiang." Heading north along the east bank of Xiaonan River leads to ancient West Street, paved with bluestones and once bustling with shops—Liutongxinglongzhuang still maintains its original commercial layout. South along the west bank brings you to Quezhu Covered Bridge, named after Sanhe's ancient moniker "Quezhu," featuring a two-tiered eaves corridor with "beauty's seat" railings perfect for resting and enjoying the waterfront. The southern area around Old South Street and Wannian Street clusters notable former residences, including those of physicist Chen-Ning Yang, general Sun Liren, and Helu. During the Anti-Japanese War, young Chen-Ning Yang sheltered here with his family. Nearby, the famous "One-Person Alley" narrows to barely accommodate a single visitor, making it a popular photo spot. Further south stand Wannian Temple, Chenghuang Temple, and the historic Wannian Stage—Sanhe being the birthplace of Lu Opera, whose authentic melodies often grace the stage during festivals. Local snacks concentrate near Sanxian Bridge: freshly fried Sanhe rice dumplings with crispy shells, shrimp paste, crispy duck, and various river delicacies represent regional cuisine, while tea-flavored dried tofu makes for perfect street-side nibbling. Rice wine and feather fans serve as portable souvenirs. In 2026, Sanhe became a key filming location for CCTV's Spring Festival Gala Hefei segment, with its night scenes of a thousand fish lanterns captivating nationwide audiences.China · Feixi
Yangtze River Three Gorges
The Yangtze River Three Gorges is a grand canyon formed by the Yangtze cutting through the Wushan Mountains. It stretches nearly 200 km from White Emperor City in Fengjie, Chongqing, in the west to Nanjin Pass in Yichang, Hubei, in the east, connecting three gorges—Qutang, Wuxia, and Xiling—from west to east. This stretch of river has served as a vital waterway between Ba and Chu since ancient times. Li Bai's verse "Departing at dawn from White Emperor City veiled in colorful clouds" depicts the eastbound journey from the gorge entrance, while Du Fu left his famous line "The endless Yangtze rolls on and on" in Fengjie. Each gorge has distinct characteristics, often summarized as "majestic Qutang, graceful Wuxia, and perilous Xiling." Qutang Gorge spans only about 8 km but is renowned for its sheer cliffs. At Kuimen, its entrance, the river abruptly narrows to less than 100 m between knife-cut bluffs—a scene featured on the back of China's fifth series CNY 10 banknote. Ancient plank road holes and Wind Box Gorge's hanging coffins remain visible on the cliffs. Wuxia Gorge extends over 40 km like a winding gallery, with the Twelve Peaks lining its banks. Goddess Peak stands elegantly photogenic in morning mist. Xiling Gorge was once notorious for rapids, but the Three Gorges Dam has transformed its upper reaches into a "high gorge with placid waters." Riverside landmarks like White Emperor City and Huangling Temple are worth visiting. Cruising is the best way to experience the gorges. Long-distance ships sail downstream, while short round-trip boats shuttle through key sections. Watching peaks drift by from the deck offers a more immersive perspective than shore viewing. Morning mist often creates ideal conditions for photographing Kuimen and Goddess Peak. Cliffside plank road relics and inscriptions may flash by during the cruise—keep an eye out to avoid missing them.China · Yichang
East Lake Scenic Area
East Lake is a lake in the city of Wuhan. It is one of Wuhan's unique attractions with beautiful scenery and rich Chu culture. The East Lake is mainly divided into four areas: Ting Tao Scenic Area, Moshan Scenic Area, Luoyan Scenic Area and Chuidi Scenic Area. Among them, Moshan Scenic Area is suitable for enjoying flowers. The Luoyan Scenic Area can be visited for bird watching and flute playing. The Ting Tao Scenic Area is a good place for leisure and fun with friends.China · Wuhan
Hankou Beach
The Hankou Riverbank is a landmark Wuhan tourist destination that has stood witness to a large portion of Wuhan's history. On one side of the riverbank is a group of centuries-old buildings in a number of styles, including Jianghan Mansion, and the former German Consulate. On the other side of the riverbank is an open riverfront park where denizens of Wuhan can rest by the waterside. In the fall, the riverbank is covered in a thick blanket of beautiful reeds.China · Wuhan
Tiantai Mountain Scenic Area
Tiantai Mountain Scenic Spot, located in Qili Town, Hong'an County, Huanggang City (about 33 kilometers north of the county seat), is named after the main peak "mountain-shaped platform, like a natural creation". Valley, Dutianhe Drifting Area, Xiangshan Lake, Tiantai Town and other scenic spots, here are densely forested, surrounded by mountains, full of clear streams and lush valleys, and the high temperature in summer does not exceed 35 degrees, which is an ideal mountain tour to escape the heat. Good place. It usually takes a day to visit Tiantai Mountain. After entering the scenic spot, tourists can walk through Lijiumen, Xiyuanmen, Datianmen and other scenic spots in turn, and can reach the top of Tiantai Mountain. There are four Taitai, Zhongtai, Shutai and Xiaotai on the top of Tiantai Peak. A large number of literati, such as Li Zhi, a writer and thinker of the Ming Dynasty, and Geng Ding, the minister of the Ministry of Housing, came here to give lectures and discuss the Tao, and left a large number of poems and songs. The cultural landscape of Tiantai Mountain is also very rich. You can go to the Tiantai Temple in the mountains to worship incense and pray for blessings. There is a Buddhist Zen music temple in the temple, where you can listen to the leisurely Zen music. There is also an indoor white marble Buddha statue in the temple. Tourists who like adventure can play adventure rafting on the Duotian River in the mountains. The total length of the rafting river is about 6 kilometers, and the rafting time is about 2.5 hours. The canyons on both sides of the river are deep and the beach is full of rough waves. Boarding a rubber boat and going down the river can experience the fun of "boat drifting in the jungle, people swimming in the painting". You can also go boating on the scenic Xiangshan Lake. The water of Xiangshan Lake is clear and surrounded by islands like emeralds inlaid in the water. The island is lush with trees, especially when it rains, the lake is misty and rainy, and the mountains in the distance appear and disappear.Hong'an · 47.6 km from Dawu
Anhui Museum (New Building)
The Anhui Provincial Museum (new building), located in Hefei, opened in 2011 and is the main museum area. The building itself is a highlight: its architectural design draws inspiration from the traditional Hui-style residences, featuring interconnected buildings with white walls and black tiles that enclose a central courtyard, covering an area of over 40,000 square meters. The museum houses over 200,000 artifacts, with Shang and Zhou bronzes, Han dynasty stone carvings, Song and Yuan dynasty gold and silver wares, the Four Treasures of the Study (writing brush, ink stick, inkstone, and paper), and Hui-style carvings being its most distinctive features. The permanent exhibition, "Anhui Civilization History Exhibition," traces the history from prehistoric jade artifacts of Lingjiatan to the Ming and Qing dynasties, with its popularity concentrated on several important bronze artifacts: the Zhuke Ding (also known as the Chu Ding), unearthed from the tomb of King You of Chu in Shouxian County, is astonishing in size, with a twelve-character inscription engraved on its rim, named after the first two characters "Zhuke" (铸客). The characters "Anbang" (安邦) are also cast on its front legs and underside. The Ejun Qijin Jie (鄂君启金节), a tax-free confirmation voucher for vehicle and ship transportation issued by the King of Chu, resembles a split bamboo section. The five round pillars of the Western Zhou cloud-patterned bronze five-column vessel stand equidistantly on a square base; their purpose remains undetermined, but their resemblance to a router often brings a knowing smile to visitors' faces. The special exhibitions are also worth spending time on. The "Ancient Architecture of Huizhou" exhibition hall showcases the beauty of Huizhou architecture through water features, ancestral halls, memorial archways, and wood, stone, and brick carvings. At its heart is the Feng Renjing Residence, a Qing Dynasty house relocated from Shexian County and rebuilt exactly as it was. With a central courtyard and a "回" (hui) shaped floor plan, visitors can walk into the courtyard and look up to see how the water from the four slopes flows into it. The "Four Treasures of the Study" exhibition brings together Xuan paper, Huizhou ink, Xuan brushes, and She inkstones. The "Treasures of Jianghuai" exhibition is small yet exquisite; a Southern Song Dynasty gold-rimmed agate bowl with a warm, translucent luster, and a Yuan Dynasty lacquer box with carved cloud patterns bearing an inscription on the bottom, demonstrate the exquisite craftsmanship even to those unfamiliar with antiques. The adjacent Anhui Provincial Geological Museum is a good option to visit on the same day. It is recommended to set aside half a day: first see the bronze artifacts in the "Anhui Civilization History Exhibition", and then visit the "Ancient Architecture of Huizhou", "Anhui Stationery", and "Treasures of Jianghuai" in that order; if time is limited, prioritize the first two exhibition halls. Don't just take photos at the entrance of Feng Renjing's residence; you can only truly appreciate it by walking into the courtyard.China · Hefei
Hubu Lane
In Wuhan, eating breakfast is also called “spending the morning," and Hubu Lane is a famous place to do such a thing. Hubu Lane is located in Wuchang District and is a relatively short street with dozens of traditional Wuhan snacks. There are many old food brands, such as Cai Linii for hot dry noodles, Duohuzhai for tofu skin, Jinchu for soup buns, and so on. You can also have traditional Wuhan-style breakfast like paste soup.China · Wuhan
Jianghan Road Pedestrian Street
Located in the center of Hankou, Jianghan Road is located along The Riverside Avenue in the south and Jiefang Avenue in the north. In the middle, it runs through Zhongshan Avenue and Jinghan Avenue. The road is more than 1,200 meters long. It is a famous century-old commercial street in Wuhan. The Road used to be a part of the British Settlement. There are more than a dozen modern-style buildings on the street. The whole street is a 20th-century architectural museum. Now, it is home to many department stores and fashion boutiques. It is a great shopping destination.China · Wuhan
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Hubei Provincial Museum
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China · YichangEast Lake Scenic Area
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Hong'an · 47.6 km from DawuAnhui Museum (New Building)
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What travelers say about Dawu
大土豆一颗October 4, 2026
5.0
The exhibited artifacts were quite good; I've also been to joint exhibitions organized by museums like the Hunan Provincial Museum. The Kremlin artifacts here are well-prepared and thoughtfully designed. However, the souvenir and merchandise section was rather boring. I was thinking of buying a pendant or something, but that saved me some money.
Hubei Provincial Museum
沅大王September 30, 2026
5.0
The scenic area is filled with the fragrance of osmanthus blossoms. From the top, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Yangtze River Bridge and the Yellow Crane Tower. At the very top, watching the ships on the Yangtze and the cars and trains on the bridge, with the breeze blowing, is very pleasant, and it's not too crowded. The scenic area isn't large; a leisurely hour is about right to appreciate the scenery.
Qingchuan Pavilion and Guishan Scenic Area are directly connected by the Iron Gate Pass, which leads to the West Gate of Guishan. Climbing the mountain and enjoying the breeze and osmanthus fragrance is a wonderful experience.
Qingchuan Pavilion
爱旅行的溪姐October 7, 2026
5.0
Sanhe Ancient Town is a free ancient town near Hefei that's well worth visiting. With its charming canals, ancient streets, and alleys, it exudes a captivating atmosphere. You can stroll along the cobblestone paths, visit historical residences, and sample local delicacies such as rice dumplings, rice wine, and dried tea. It's not overly commercialized, making for a relaxed and enjoyable experience. Overall, it offers great value for money and is perfect for a short trip to experience the charm of a Jianghuai water town.
Sanhe Ancient Town
191***32April 30, 2026
5.0
The scenery was beautiful, especially after the rain, like walking through a painting; the tour guide at the Three Gorges Dam was beautiful, had a lovely voice, and provided thorough explanations; the young man who accompanied us was professional, dedicated, and provided detailed explanations and made excellent arrangements! Highly recommended!
Yangtze River Three Gorges
阿彩❤️❤️❤️October 4, 2026
5.0
Compared to the crowds at Tingtao Pear Garden during holidays, Luoyan Scenic Area is much quieter. There are no tour groups bringing people here, so it's a good place to stroll around East Lake and enjoy the scenery.
East Lake Scenic Area
Jerry_Z*^_^*June 1, 2026
5.0
The south entrance of Hankou River Beach is very close to Jianghan Road Pedestrian Street. It's a free attraction with excellent greenery, walkways, plenty of benches and trees, and a pleasant environment. You can see ships coming and going on the Yangtze River, and across the river, the skyscrapers of Wuchang stand tall. You can also see the Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge and the Second Yangtze River Bridge, which integrate urban living, green spaces, and exercise facilities. Enjoying the river breeze is very pleasant.
Hankou Beach
行走毛毛November 11, 2025
5.0
Hiking on Tiantai Mountain is a very interesting experience. There are no specific routes here; you just have to walk slowly and search carefully. Occasionally, you'll meet someone who shares your interests, and hiking together is especially fun.
Tiantai Mountain Scenic Area
娜娜家小公主September 13, 2026
5.0
The new Anhui Provincial Museum features a Hui-style "four waters returning to the hall" design, exuding grandeur and tranquility. Admission is free, but remember to make a reservation in advance. The exhibition halls unfold along a historical timeline, from the Lingjiatan Jade Pig and the Zhuke Ding (a large bronze vessel), to the Wu King Guangjian (a bronze mirror) and Hui-style brick carvings, each artifact connecting five thousand years of civilization in the Jianghuai region. The Chu Ding (a large bronze vessel) is particularly impressive. The guide, Liu Ruya, provides a patient and humorous explanation, enhancing the visit.
Anhui Museum (New Building)
爱旅行的小宇宇June 29, 2025
5.0
武汉市著名的步行街之一，基本上是旅游必打卡地之一，买东西的很多很热闹，离黄鹤楼长江大桥等地标建筑也不远，推荐顺路看看，里面东西很贵也没有特色不推荐购买
Hubu Lane
M2a***dfOctober 3, 2025
5.0
🌆 A Complete 12-Day In-Depth Tour of Wuhan
✨ Itinerary Highlights
· Excellent Value: Enjoy high-quality accommodations, authentic local cuisine, and diverse transportation options for 12 days with a budget of 12,000 RMB.
· In-Depth Cultural Experience: From the ancient Yellow Crane Tower to the modern Zhiyin Express, from the chime bells at the Provincial Museum to street art, experience Wuhan culture from all angles.
· A fusion of urban life and street life: Stroll along the East Lake Greenway to enjoy nature and explore the streets to sample authentic local snacks.
🗓️ Itinerary Overview
Below is a general outline of the 12-day itinerary to give you a rough idea of your trip:
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Arrival in Wuhan: d1_1, 09:00, 3 hours
Jianghan Road Pedestrian Street: d1_2, after d1_1, 3 hours
Hankou Historical District: Day 1_3, after Day 1_2, 2 hours
Hankou Riverside Night View: Day 1_4, after Day 1_3, 2 hours
Day 2: Art and Fashion
Gude Temple: Day 2_1, 09:00, 2 hours
Lihuangpi Road: Day 2_2, after Day 2_1, 2 hours
Wuhan Art Museum: Day 2_3, after Day 2_2, 2 hours
Zhiyin Night Cruise: Day 2_4, after Day 2_3, 3 hours
Day 3: Classic Landmark Tour
Yellow Crane Tower: Day 3_1, 08:00, 3 hours
Lunch at Hubu Lane: Day 3_2, after Day 3_1, 1 hour
Tanhualin: Day 3_3, after Day 3_2, 2 hours
Sunset over the Yangtze River Bridge: Day 3_4, after Day 3, 2 hours
Day 4: Museum Journey
Hubei Provincial Museum: Day 4, 09:00, 4 hours
East Lake Tingtao Scenic Area: Day 4, after Day 4, 3 hours
Chuhe Hanjie Street Night Tour: Day 4, after Day 4, 2 hours
Day 5: East Lake Natural Scenery
East Lake Greenway Cycling: Day 5, 09:00, 4 hours
East Lake Moshan Scenic Area: Day 5, after Day 5, 3 hours
Lingbo Gate Plank Road: Day 5, after Day 5, 2 hours
Day 6: Universities and Market Life
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Jianghan Road Pedestrian Street
