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Wuhan City, capital of Hubei Province in south-central China, is a routine port for a Yangtze River cruise.Wuhan City is situated on Jianghan Plain, a river-crossed fertile land created by the Hanjiang River joining the Yangtze River.Divided by the Yangtze, the city of Wuhan is known as the 'Three Towns of Wuhan' with Hankou and Hanyang on the west bank, and Wuchang on the east. 

Facts of Wuhan
Chinese Name: 武汉 （wû hàn）
Area: 8,406 square kilometers (3246 square miles)
Population: 7,860,000
Nationality: Han, Tujia, Hui
Dialing Code: 027
Postal Code: 430014
Government Location: Jiang'an District,Wuhan City,Hubei Province

History of Wuhan
Wuhan's long history can be dated back 3,500 years. In the period of Pre-Qin (770 B.C. - 221 B.C.), it was the land of the State of Chu (one of the seven warring states before Qin, in the country's first feudal dynasty) and was the cradle of the brilliant Chu Civilization. Starting here, merchants followed the great Yangtze River and lake network to expand businesses throughout the entire country.
In the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911), Hankou became one of the four best-known towns in the country. For centuries, Wuhan has been the center of trade and transportation in central China. Today it is an important hub in central China and a feature of Yangtze River cruises for sightseers and businessmen traveling from Sichuan to Shanghai or Hong Kong.

What to see in Wuhan?
Wuhan is the place to find both history and natural wonders. Hubei Provincial Museum and Yellow Crane Tower are two places to appreciate ancient Chinese history and culture. In the museum, chimes excavated from tombs reveal the incredible achievements of ancient people in music, acoustics and metallurgy. The classic poems and inscriptions on the tower, (although unrecognizable to most Westerners) can inspire your spirit as you pretend to be a poet with a bird's-eye view of the river from the tower window. In addition, the famous Villa of Chairman Mao Zedong on the scenic bank of East Lake, Wuchang, is an ideal place for Westerns to learn more about him. 

Yellow Crane Tower	Guiyuan Temple,Wuhan	Heptachord Terrace
Qingchuan Pavilion	Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge	East Lake Scenic Area
Hubei Provincial Museum

When to travel to Wuhan?
Wuhan is called one of the “four furnaces” in China. With rich sunshine and rainfall, Wuhan weather is characterized by a scorching hot and wet summer, when the highest temperature usually reaches 38º C . Its winter is cold and humid.
March to May is the best time for Wuhan travel. Flowers are in full blossom especially cherry blossoms, always attracting amounts of travelers. Traveling in September to November is also a good choice. The weather is cool and wonderful for outing.

How to get to Wuhan?
Known as the "Gateway to Nine Provinces" and one of China's "Furnaces," Wuhan is sprawling, industrialized, crowded, and dynamic as any city you'll find in China.As the capital city of Hubei province, Wuhan is a transportation hub for central China. Wuhan, equipped with convenient water facilities, is located in Jianghan confluence. As the successive establishment of modern Beijing-Hankou Railway and Canton-Hankou Railway, as well as the construction of the national roads, highways, airports, Wuhan has become one of the country's most important water and land transportation hubs.

Wuhan Travel Tips
Nightlife in Wuhan
Travel in Wuhan City, visitors can enjoy the wonderful nightlife. The nightlife in Wuhan is as colorful as other cities. You can take a walk along the riverside, relish some local snacks, aprreciate the performance given by folk artisans in Jiqing Street, or have a cup of tea in teahouses.However,Wuhan nightlife is very attractive. Feel free to join locals in a glamorous night world. 
Shopping in Wuhan
Wuhan is famous for the commercial indudstrythroughout the country.The whole city is mainly divided into three pars including Hankou, Wuchang, and Hanyang. Hankou is the most flourishing, known as the shopping paradise. What and where to buy in Wuhan City ? Some shoppping streets are worth strolling.
Dining in Wuhan
Wuhan’s cuisine is a good mixture of eastern Sichuan cuisine and more oily braised dishes. It focuses on preparation, cooking time and the appearance of dishes. Fish and shellfish are especially god.