Wuhan Overview

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Wuhan, Han for short, located in central China, is the capital of Hubei province and the political, economic and cultural center of the province. Wuhan lies at the east of Jianghan Plain, and located at the intersection of the middle reaches of the Yangtze River and Hanshui River. Wuhan is the largest city in the area of central China, and also one of the seven central cities of mainland China.

Area code: 027

Zip code: 430000

Location: east of Hubei Province, central China

Climate: Wuhan’s climate is a subtropical monsoon one with abundant rainfall and distinctive four seasons. the average annual rainfall is 1269 mm, mainly from June to August; the annual temperature is 15.8℃-17.5℃.Wuhan is one of the three hottest cities in china; the average temperature in July is 37.2℃.

Area: 8,467.11 square kilometers

Population: 9,700,000

Ethnic Groups: 99% are of Han nationality.

dining

Benefited from the rich fresh water resources around, Wuhan Cuisine earns its reputation especially from fish dishes.

shopping

entertainment

There are a lot of places, which are no different than what you would find in Western countries, suitable for entertainment in Wuhan. People like to play the dice game in the bars, and the losers must drink (usually beers). Karaoke clubs are also very popular here, a group of people will go out and take turns singing songs in a large room with a large screen showing accompanying videos. And the local night markets are also great destinations for travelers.

transportation

Wuhan can be reached from anywhere in China by plane, train, bus and ferry; and from some international destinations as well.

highlights

Wuhan is most famous for its lakes. It is also called “the town of one thousand lakes" because once one reaches the east side of Wuhan, they may feel as if the lakes are endless. As a line by Li Bai, a great poet in Tang Dynasty, “In the Yellow Crane Tower the jade flute is being played while in the River City of Wuhan plum blossoms are dropping in May.” This biggest metropolis in hinterland China was hence reputed as a River City.