Wuhan Family Trip: Complete Guide to Wuhan Zhongshan Park
by NOEL SANTOS
Apr 22, 2025
As the most established kid-friendly destination in downtown Wuhan, Zhongshan Park carries childhood memories of three generations of Wuhan residents. This park, established in 1914, not only boasts over 100,000 square meters of green space but also hides an amusement paradise that makes children scream with joy.
🎢 Tested Ride Recommendations
Zhongshan Ferris Wheel🎡 (38m high scenic view): Wuhan's oldest existing Ferris wheel, 15 minutes/rotation, half-price (20 yuan) for children under 1.2m, overlooking an entire sea of plane trees🌳.
Whirlwind Bumper Cars🚗: 40 yuan/5 minutes for two-seater cars, moderate impact force, suitable for children 3 years and above💥.
Fairy Tale Carousel🎠: Double-layer painted horses with light show, more magical at night🌙 (opens after 18:00).
Rapids Adventure Boat🌊: Popular summer attraction, suitable for those over 1m tall, bring raincoats to avoid getting wet (35 yuan/ride).
Children's Mini Train🚂: Runs around the west section of the park, suitable for younger children👶 (20 yuan/round).
🏨 Accommodation Recommendation | Yueying Hotel (Jianghan Road Pedestrian Street Branch)
【Location】59 Jianghan First Road, Jiang'an District (6-minute walk from Exit E of Jianghan Road subway station)
✔️ Direct elevator access, stroller-friendly👶
✔️ All rooms with brand furnishings + zero-pressure mattresses💤
✔️ Surrounded by numerous dining options for kids to enjoy!
🍽️【Nearby Conveniences】
▪️ 3-minute walk to Happy Station Food Court🍜 (recommended: A-Bao's pan-fried buns🔥, Ju's black sesame paste)
▪️ Children's play area on the 3rd floor of M+ Shopping Center across the street🎪
▪️ Jianghan Customs Museum (free🆓) accessible within a 12-minute walk
🚗【Transportation Guide】
➤ Distance to Zhongshan Park: 6 stops on Metro Line 2 (15 minutes)
➤ Airport/Train Station Transfers: Hotel's partner car service available for booking🚐 (7-seat business van at 150 yuan/trip)
📌Travel Tips
Park opening hours: 6:00-22:00 (rides start operating at 9:30)
Recommended visiting time: Enter before 10:00 on working days to avoid queues
Essential items: Mosquito repellent patches🦟, sweat towels, spare socks🧦 (water rides may get you wet)
Post by NOEL SANTOS | Apr 22, 2025












