Rainy Season Wuhan East Lake Roaming Guide

Is Wuhan's summer meltingly hot? Why not come to East Lake to "cool down"! 🌊 Please keep this refreshing travel route, proven effective for heat relief 👇

✨Recommended Accommodations
1. Hyatt Regency Optics Valley Wuhan
- Location: Right next to the entrance of East Lake Greenway
- Highlights: Chinese courtyard design with great ambiance, just a 5-minute walk to East Lake
- Address: No. 1077 Luoyu Road, Hongshan District

2. East Lake Hotel
- Location: Boasts the best view of East Lake
- Highlights: A state guesthouse once stayed in by leaders, the environment is as serene as a forest park
- Address: No. 142 Donghu Road, Wuchang District

🌞Cool Route Itinerary
8:00 AM:
Take a stroll in the Tingtao Scenic Area, where century-old phoenix trees line the lake, providing full shade! You can also see many locals doing morning exercises by the lake.

10:00 AM:
Head to East Lake Ocean World to escape the heat, with a constant temperature of 18°C. Watching penguins and jellyfish is super soothing~ Don’t forget to check in at the underwater tunnel!

12:00 PM:
Recommended lunch at "Hubin Guesthouse" by the lake, dining in the waterside pavilion with a cool breeze. Be sure to order Wuchang fish and lotus root soup!

3:00 PM:
Take an East Lake boat cruise (recommended departure from Chufengyuan Pier), the lake surface is at least 5 degrees cooler than the shore. Evening cruises are suggested for beautiful sunsets!

7:00 PM:
Go cycling on the East Lake Greenway, it’s especially cool by the lake at night. Recommended to start from the Botanical Garden section, with streetlights all along the way for safety.

💡Tips
1. Recommended to stay at Hyatt Regency Optics Valley, very convenient for visiting all East Lake attractions
2. East Lake is really big, wearing comfortable shoes is important
3. Remember to bring mosquito repellent! There are quite a few mosquitoes by the lake
4. Booking on Trip.com now offers a "Summer Limited Time Discount," much cheaper than the walk-in price

Post by CharlotteFraser12 | Aug 15, 2025

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