Wuhan is the capital of Hubei Province. It is a combination of three towns: Wuchang, Hankou and Hanyang.Huanghe (Yellow Crane) Tower stands on the top of Sheshan (Snake Hill). It was originally built in the Three Kingdomw Period (220 - 280). In the old days it was a gathering place for men of letters. Its name spread far and wide after Cui Hao, a poet of the Tang Dynasty, wrote a poem entitled "Yellow Crane Tower". Today's Huanghe Tower is 51.4 meters high. It looks resplendent and magnificent. From the top of the tower one can enjoy a spectacular view.

Major Scenic Spots

Yellow Crane Tower
As one of Four Major Towers in China, it is situated on Snake Hill of Wuchang District. It was said that Yellow Crane Tower was built originally in 223 AD with a history of over 1700 years. Previously it was destroyed and rebuilt in frequent disasters. Standing 51 meters high, the five-story Yellow Crane Tower is the symbol of Wuhan. Situated atop Snake Hill (She Shan) in Wuchang district along the Yangtze River, the tower was originally built at a place called Yellow Crane Rock projecting over the water; hence the name.

Wuhan Botanical Garden (WBG)
Wuhan Botanical Garden, one of the several principal gardens in China covers an area of about 70 hectares. There are Aquatic Plant Garden, Rare & Endangered Plant Garden, Chinese Gooseberry Garden, Ornamental Garden, Tree Garden, Pine and Cypress Garden, Bamboo Garden and so on. Up to present about 4,000 species have been introduced or cultivated.

The Yangtze River Bridge at Wuhan
Linking Snake Hill in Wuchang and Turtle Hill in Hanyang, the Yangtze River Bridge at Wuhan was the first steel bridge across the mighty Yangtze   River. The bridge is 1,679 meters long and has eight piers and nine arches. Below the six-lane motorway on the bridge, there is a double-track railway of 14.5 meters wide. Construction of the bridge started in September of 1955 and was completed in October of 1957. From the riverbed to the motorway surface, it is 80 meters in height. At each end of the bridge, there is a tower of 35 meters, installed with a lift.