First Visit to Wuhan
by 初探武漢
Sep 21, 2025
I. Transportation Guide
🚄 Arriving in Wuhan: Prioritize Wuhan Station (closest to downtown), followed by Hankou Station/Wuchang Station.
🚇 Getting Around:
Metro: Search "Wuhan Metro" on Alipay for QR code access, covering all attractions (Yellow Crane Tower → Fuxing Road Station on Line 4; East Lake → Yuejiazui Station on Line 4).
Ferry: ¥1.5/ride (Wuhan-Zhongshan route uses QR code by day, opt for deck seating at night), purchase tickets via "Wuhan Ferry" on Alipay.
Bike-sharing: Rent at scenic spots (e.g., East Lake Greenway, River Beach), return early as evening returns get crowded.
Taxis: Flag fall ¥10, avoid rush hours (7-9am & 5-7pm) due to heavy traffic.
II. Accommodation Picks
💰 Budget-friendly:
Jianghan Road/Chuhe Han Street: Great transport & nightlife (e.g., Homeinn Select/Ji Hotel).
Liangdao Street/Simenkou: Foodie heaven (try 7th Time B&B).
Near train stations: Chain hotels (Hanting/Jinjiang Inn) for early departures.
III. 3-Day Itinerary (Student Edition)
Day 1: Old Town Vibes + River Views
🕗 7:00-8:00
Gude Temple (¥8): European-style temple for insta-worthy shots (quiest before 8am).
Liberation Park: Watch locals exercise under plane trees, free European architecture photo ops.
🍜 8:30-9:30
Shanhaiguan Road Breakfast:
• Li Ji Chicken Crown Dumpling (¥3): Glutinous rice wrapped meat, best with chili oil!
• Xu's Fish Paste Noodles (¥8): Pepper-spiked fish broth warms the soul.
📸 10:00-12:00
Lihuangpi Road + Bagong Mansion: Red-brick walls + vintage Starbucks backdrop, then head to Xian'an Alley for artsy shots.
Jianghan Road Pedestrian Street: Try Ju's Black Sesame Paste (¥7), Ao Si Skewers (¥8/skewer), hunt ZARA sales.
🌉 19:30-21:00
Night Ferry (Wuhan-Zhongshan route): ¥1.5 QR code ride, capture light shows from deck, end at Hankou River Beach.
Day 2: Culture + Lakeside Cycling
🕗 8:30-9:30
Yellow Crane Tower (Student ¥35): Panoramic Yangtze views - skip commercialized interior, shoot at free red wall (Gate C).
🍜 10:00-11:00
Liangdao Street Breakfast:
• Zhao's Oil Cake & Shaomai (¥9): Crispy shell meets sticky rice - carb overload!
• Sanxian Doupi (¥8): Crispy rice crust with meat/mushroom filling.
🚲 12:00-17:00
East Lake: Bike route - Liyuan Square → Lake Center Isle → Moshan (¥30/day rental).
Cool off: Picnic under trees, take forest-themed photos by lotus ponds.
🌃 18:00-19:30
Yangtze Bridge Walk: Start at Zhonghua Road Pier, photograph "Desheng Bridge" nightscape, try Chen's Beef Noodles (¥15) at bridgehead.
Day 3: Museums + Campus Nostalgia
🏛 9:00-12:00
Hubei Provincial Museum (Free, book 3 days ahead): Must-see Goujian Sword & Zenghouyi Bells, ¥10 bell performance is awe-inspiring.
Hubei Art Museum: Free modern art installations next door.
🍱 12:30-14:00
Hujing Restaurant (Bayi Road): Share lotus root soup (¥48) & cured meat noodles (¥38) - ¥50/person fills you up.
🎓 15:00-18:00
Wuhan University: Enter at "Luojia Gate", shoot youth-themed pics at 912 Playground + admin building, try Zhao's Rib & Lotus Soup (¥15) at Lingbo Gate.
Chuhe Han Street: Madame Tussauds (Student ¥60), dinner at Xiaomin Seafood (chicken feet/stinky mandarin fish).
IV. Food Hit List
✅ Must-Eats:
• Hot Dry Noodles: Cai Linji (Hubu Alley) or street stalls (¥5/bowl).
• Shaomai: Yan Laoyou (¥6/basket) - authentic meaty glutinous rice.
• Crawfish: Feifei Shrimp (Wansongyuan branch) - ¥138/jar for spicy shrimp (split costs).
❌ Skip These:
• Hubu Alley: ¥15 noodles < Liangdao Street's ¥10 versions!
• Overhyped spots: Skip Bao's long lines for Wang Yuxia cookies.
• Scenic area milk tea: Overpriced "Chayan Yuese", try cheaper Yihutang alleys.
💡 Pro Tips:
• Wansongyuan Snow Pine Night Market: Shenji BBQ/Jin Yan Beef Noodles at half Hubu Alley prices!
• Hankou River Beach camping: Sunset picnics + open-air movies by the river.
• East Lake Greenway hiking: Shady paths - wear Crocs, bring chilled mung bean soup.
Wuhan's summer sizzles, but so does its soul! Grab this guide and dive into the "Breakfast Capital" adventure~ 🌶🚲
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