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Wuhan Overview – Yangtze River Cruise

Wuhan, the capital of Hubei Province and the largest inland port on the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, is central China's economic, cultural, and political center.

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  Wuhan City

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  Yellow Crane of Wuhan City

Wuhan Location & Geography

Located on the banks of the Yangtze River, the second longest river in the world, and Hanshui, the main tributary of the Yangtze, Wuhan is divided into three parts that converge at the Wuhan Yangtze Bridge: Wuchang, Hankou, and Hanyang. There are three other bridges across the Hanshui River that link the city as well. Therefore, it has the nick-name, "City on Rivers".

Wuhan History & Culture

Wuhan is rich in culture and history. The historic relics tell the city's long history dating back 3,500 years. For centuries, this city has been the center of trade and transportation in central China. Nowadays, it is an important hub in central China and a feature of Yangtze River cruises for sightseers and businessmen traveling.

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  Yinghua of Wuhan

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  Wuhan Yangtze Bridge

Wuhan Climate

Being the subtropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons, Wuhan's best travel time are March-April, and September-October. Travelers are advised to avoid the scorching summer period of July and August with its 40 C (104 F) heat also with heavey rain, and the cold winter time from November to later January with its severe cold.

Places of Interest & Attractions

Wuhan is rich in tourism resources, including the European-style buildings remained along the Yanjiang Street, Hongshan Square, Yellow Crane Tower with the 1,700 years history, the East Lake whose natural beauty competes that of the West Lake in Hangzhou; the TV Tower on TortoiseHill known as the highest mast of Asia; the ancient Guiyuan Temple, and the modern International Amusement Park.

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