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by GowithG
Aug 23, 2024
Folks, Wuhan Happy Valley has truly outdone itself this time! The brand-new "Pier Culture Town" transports you straight to old Wuhan during the Republic of China era – retro enthusiasts and photo lovers will go wild! Without further ado, here's your ultimate step-by-step guide to fully immerse yourself in this hidden gem!
📍【Location & Transportation】
Once you enter Wuhan Happy Valley's main gate, immediately turn left toward "Pier Culture Town" – don't get sidetracked! If taking the metro, exit at Renhe Road Station (Line 4, Exit B) and walk 10 minutes. For drivers, arrive before 9am as parking fills up by 10am on weekends.
🕙【Recommended Duration】
Allocate at least 2-3 hours to explore and photograph at leisure. Check the "Wuhan Happy Valley" app for show schedules if you want to catch performances.
🎬【Three Core Zones Explained】
1. Huanxi Street: Immersive Time-Travel Hub
Step onto Huanxi Street with its blue-brick walls, vintage signs, and retro storefronts, and you're instantly in 1930s Hankou! The tailor shops, cultural stores, cafés, and storytelling teahouses ooze charm – every corner is Instagram-worthy!
Want full immersion? Rent qipao dresses, Republic-era student uniforms, or Western outfits to become the protagonist of your own period drama! Relax in retro cafés or shop for unique souvenirs.
Bonus: From 3pm-8pm, interact with NPCs! Play dice with casino madam Ye Sanniang to win Happy Tickets, give tickets to songstress Su Wanyin to hear "Night Shanghai," or even perform yourself for rewards. Two tickets get you a rickshaw ride – unforgettable fun!
2. Pier Culture Exhibition: History Comes Alive
Meticulously recreated signs, artifacts, and sets showcase Wuhan's pier history. History buffs will love the vintage displays, story walls, and interactive installations – don't miss the details!
3. Pier Show: Action-Packed Spectacle
The daily 3:30pm & 8:15pm show (with pre-show at -1 hour) is the highlight! Professional actors perform thrilling pier gang stories with explosions, gunfights, and acrobatics under dazzling effects. Arrive early for front-row seats – it's absolutely cinematic!
👗【Styling Tips】
Qipao, neo-Chinese, student uniforms, Hong Kong retro, or vintage Western outfits work perfectly. Accessorize with fans, old books, oil-paper umbrellas, or retro hairpieces for effortless period photos.
Grab your camera-savvy friends and dive into this time-travel adventure at Wuhan Happy Valley's Pier Culture Town – memories guaranteed!
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