Wuhan: brief description for tourists who wish to visit Wuhan Wuhan, one of the largest Chinese cities (population of over 9,7 million), is located in central China, in Hubei Province, where flow the rivers Yangtze and Hanshu. Wuhan is a large industrial town but also a popular tourist destination: in fact there are many tours that leave from Wuhan Three Gorges. The most interesting natural views of the city are provided from parks and lakes. Among the many places of historical interest it is worth remembering the old five-story tower called the "Yellow Crane", one of the five towers most appreciated throughout China. The view from the top floor of the tower, which is located at the top of Snake Hill, is breathtaking. The Guiyuan Buddhist temple (Temple of Original Purity) is another famous landmark of Wuhan and one of the most important Buddhist temples in the country, with its hundreds of sculptures of Buddha and its amazing architecture. As for the museums are in Wuhan of Hubei Provincial Museum, which has considerable collection of artifacts including the famous bronze bells. Wuhan is provided by one of the major transportation hubs in China. |