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Wuhan – The Infamous Chinese City
Since 2020 Wuhan has gained an unfavourable international reputation. The coronavirus that caused the Covid-19 pandemic was first discovered in Wuhan, and the city was the location of the first lockdown. Wuhan sprung from a largely unknown city outside of China to one that suddenly everyone knew.
Now that the pandemic is behind us, the reputation of Wuhan can hopefully change. The city is home to over 11 million people and, although largely industrial, there are a few tourist sites worth visiting here. Wuhan is perhaps not a destination city, but it’s worth stopping over in when travelling across China.
Things to do in Wuhan
Yellow Crane tower
The Yellow Crane Tower is perhaps the most well known site in Wuhan. This traditional Chinese tower sits on Snake Hill, on the banks of the Yangtze River. The original tower was built in 223, but as with most historical buildings in China it has been destroyed and rebuilt numerous times over the years. The current tower was completed in 1985.
If you enter the park through the east gate, you can first walk through a beautiful garden and get some great views over the tower.
When you reach the tower you can head inside and go to the top of the 51.4m structure. Inside there is a large tiled artwork as well as models of the building.
At the top you can get a view over the park and the city (though unfortunately it was a bit smoggy when I visited).
Moshan Scenic Area (east Lake)
Moshan Scenic Area sits on the south side of East Lake, a massive lake in Wuhan. Moshan, or Mount Mo, is a small mountain or hill. When you enter the scenic area, it’s best to take the cable car up to the top. You should get a good view over the lake from there.
For the fastest and most fun way down, take the toboggan to whizz through the mountain forest.
At the bottom by the lake you’ll find many buildings resembling those of the ancient Chinese Chu state. The most impressive of these is the city gate.
