100 Cities in My Album: 10. Wuhan

Wuhan, also known as the River City, boasts Neolithic ruins and was part of the Chu State during the Spring and Autumn Period. As the birthplace of Chu culture, it is a national historical and cultural city with 33 national-level cultural heritage sites and 242 provincial/municipal-level protected sites.

🗺️ Area: 8,569.19 km²

🌡️ Avg. Temperature: 18°C annually

🍜 Must-try Foods: Duck neck, doupi (bean skin), hot dry noodles

💦 Water Systems: Yangtze River, Han River, East Lake, Moshui Lake, etc. (covering 25% of total area)

✈️ Transport: A major hub "connecting nine provinces" with convenient flights and high-speed rail. Non-local vehicles face time/area-based restrictions.

🌳 Best Travel Time: Spring and autumn for mild weather

❗️ Top Attractions: Yellow Crane Tower, Qingchuan Pavilion
Next on my list: Hubei Provincial Museum, Gude Temple, Shadowless Pagoda

⚠️ Tips:
1. Avoid summer due to extreme heat.
2. Book museum visits in advance.

Why visit Wuhan?
For its poetic scenery ("Where a sunlit river teems with Hanyang trees"), the iconic Yellow Crane Tower, films like *Life Show* and *Feng Shui*, and the city’s unyielding, resilient spirit.

Post by Lee Katherine Kath | Jun 23, 2025