Wuhan Photo Gallery
Wuchang City Scenes

The Yelow Crane Tower was first built during the Three Kingdoms period in 223AD. Legend has it that a Taoist priest drew a crane on the wall, which would dance upon request, to thank the owner's son's kindness. The family became rich and built the tower to thank the priest. However, today's construction is a modern one from 1981 and they charge a very modern-era admission of 80 yuan.

After climbing a crowded staircase, you are rewarded with a view of Wuhan's 3 component cities.

East

North

West

South

The interiors are decorated, but the views were too good to miss.

This was the office of the Hubei Military Government and is now the Memorial of Xinhai Revolution and Wuchang Uprising.

Both sides of the Yangtze River Bridge have pedestrian walkways with no barriers to prevent people from jumping. This also means unobstructed photo-taking opportunities.

After admiring the views northward towards Hankou, I crossed to the other side to see new developments in Hanyang.

Wuhan University has a sprawling campus in the eastern part of the city.

I wondered why this power bar dangled outside, exposed to the elements.

This part of town is famous for its cherry blossoms. Unfortunately, I came a bit too late as most of them had withered already.

East Lake is 33 sq km in size and receives over 2 million tourists annually.

Hubu Lane is a major eating street with a history of some 400 years. Back when commuters frequented ferries that departed from the nearby riverfront, they would gather here for breakast. Today's alley is rebuilt with traditional Qing and Ming Dynasty architecture.

The riverfront is a short 10-minute walk away.