As a regional transportation hub, Wuhan is easily reachable by road, rail and land. The city is intersected by the Beijing-Zhujiang Expressway, and is now also accessible via the Hurong (Shanghai-Wuhan), Han-Shi (Wuhan-Shiyan), and Wuhuanghuang expressways. ... Read More>>

Tianhe International Airport (WUH) (Wuhan Tianhe Guoji Jichang) Tianhe International Airport is located approximately 26 km outside the city center in Huangpi County. It serves a variety of destinations at home and abroad, including Beijing, Hong Kong, and ... Read More>>

The city of Wuhan is connected to many cities by world-class expressways and roads, making travel to and from the city cheap and convenient. Expressways now link the city with Nanjing and Shanghai. Wuhan also has long distance buses to the three gorges ... Read More>>

Unlike many big cities, Wuhan has no official bar street. If you are interested in meeting people, you can head to Yunlin Street where there are many bars; if you are searching for a more tranquil environment, you may head to Yangtze Boulevard where you ... Read More>>

Vital Statistics (2006) GDP: RMB 259 billion GDP per Capita: RMB29, 890 Economic Growth Rate: 14.8% Population: 5.03 million (urban) – 3.16 million (rural) FDI (2006): US$2.0 billion Annual Average Wage: RMB19, 759 Government Effectiveness Rating: ... Read More>>

Hot Braised Noodles 热干面 The five most famous noodle dishes in China are Wuhan hot braised noodles, Shanxi knife-shaved noodles, E-Fu noodles from Guangdong and Guangxi, Sichuan noodles with pepper sauce, and noodles with mixed dressings from ... Read More>>

Situated as it is on the banks of the Yangtze, the city of Wuhan is easily reached by boat. There are regular ferries and cruise ships that connect Wuhan with Shanghai and Chongqing. The trip to Shanghai takes about three days. Prices depend on the standard ... Read More>>

Wuhan is capital of Hubei Province. Sitting on the Jianghan Plain, the city is sliced in three by the mighty Yangtze River. The city is an important regional industrial base, ranking 16th among all Chinese cities in terms of GDP, with particular strength in ... Read More>>

Operational since mid-2004, Wuhan's subway line 1 currently serves 10 stations, with another six under construction. Line 1 runs daily from 6:00 to 22:00. A second line linking Hankou and Wuchang is also under construction; Line 2 is expected to open at the ... Read More>>

Bus fares in Wuhan are priced at 1 RMB for non-air conditioned vehicles and 2 RMB for those with air-conditioning. Double-decker air-conditioned vehicles cost 1.6 RMB, but the price can differ depending on where your stop is; people usually pay about 3 RMB. ... Read More>>

Hubei takes signature flavors from every corner of China and incorporates them into its cuisine. You'll find that the sweetness of southern Chinese dishes, the saltiness of the north, the sizzling spices of the southwest, and the pleasantly sour tang of ... Read More>>

• GDP: RMB 650 billion (2011) • Per Capita Disposable Income of Urban Residents: RMB 23,738.09 (2011) • Economic Growth Rate: 12% (2011) • Resident Population: 9.785 million (2010) • Unemployment Rate: 4.1% (2010) • Enrollment ... Read More>>

Steamed Wuchang Fish 清蒸武昌鱼 Lotus Root and Pork Ribs Soup 排骨煨藕汤 Wangji Chicken Soup 汪集鸡汤 Steamed Wuchang Fish 清蒸武昌鱼 Wuchang fish, a species of bream, is famous worldwide. Found teeming in Liangzi Lake near the Jiangxia and E’zhou ... Read More>>

Wuhan covers an area of 8,494 sq.km and houses a population of 9.785(2010). The male population of 5.03 million accounts for 51.43% of the permanent population. The female population is 4.75 million, accounting for 48.57%. The population consists mainly of ... Read More>>

Wuhan is located at 113°41” - 115°05” East Longitude, and its 29°58’ - 31°22' North Latitude. It lies to the east the Jianghan Plains, and is sliced into the three districts of Hankou, Hanyang and Wuchang by the rivers ... Read More>>

China Country Code Number: 0086 Wuhan City Code Number: 027 Emergency & Most Commonly Used Fire: 119 First Aid: 120 Police Station: 110 Check Telephone Number: 114 Telephone Failure Complaining (free): 112 Weather Report: 12121 Report a Traffic ... Read More>>

Hanzheng Jie 汉正街 In 2000, municipal authorities transformed Hanzheng Jie into a tourist shopping paradise. Dazzling shops and stores housed in traditional buildings sell a wide array of handicrafts, gadgets and other merchandise. As the largest wholesale ... Read More>>

Nightlife in Wuhan is based around the city's Western bars and restaurants. The busier areas are Hankou and the area around the university. Bayi Lu is among the most popular joints. The Shangri-La Hotel is the place to go to catch a live music show. ... Read More>>

Often referred to as one of China's "Three Furnaces", Wuhan gets very hot indeed in the summertime. Bring sun cream, a broad-brimmed hat and cotton clothing. Visitors should also make sure they have plenty of bottled water to hand. Meanwhile, ... Read More>>

The city of Wuhan is actually comprised of three districts and towns that were merged during the 1950s. The immense city is linked by an impressive bridge over the mighty Yangtze River. Hankou is the largest of the districts, and the business center of the ... Read More>>

Wuhan currently has three passenger stations: Wuhan Station, Hankou Station and Wuchang Station. Prior to departing for the station, travelers should double check which station they are departing from. Visitors who wish to take a bus between the train ... Read More>>

Motorcycle Taxi This is a cheap and convenient way for visitors to travel short distances around the city. Most fares will start at 5 RMB. Price should be negotiated in advance. Tourist Bus Wuhan runs a number of tourist bus services. With specially ... Read More>>

The transportation system of Wuhan is quite developed. If you are in a hurry, taking a taxi won’t necessarily get you there faster. In general, during rush hour, all modes of transportation are susceptible to major traffic congestions. Whatever mode ... Read More>>

As one of central China's largest cities, Wuhan offers a decent range of options for consumers, and most modern amenities can be found with minimal effort. If you're craving a taste of home, the Wuhan Plaza, the Galaxy Plaza and Hankou's Carrefour all stock ... Read More>>