Four Days and Three Nights Slow Travel in Jiangcheng, Wuhan in December!

In December, Wuhan feels a slight chill, yet warmth is found in the everyday life— The lights along both sides of the Yangtze River are gentle, Yellow Crane Tower stands quietly shrouded in mist, The plane trees by East Lake turn golden, and the street’s hot dry noodles emit a steaming aroma. This city by the river and lake never fears winter; instead, it shows even more affection in the cold. This travel guide for a four-day, three-night trip under 3000 RMB takes you on a winter dusk ferry ride, to eat a bowl of beef noodles at a 24-hour spot, to drink coffee in the university town while watching fallen leaves drift past old buildings. --- 🗓 Itinerary (4 days 3 nights) Day 1: Arrive in Wuhan → Stroll through Hankou Old Street Take the high-speed train directly to [Wuhan Station/Hankou Station], convenient metro access, stay at an artsy guesthouse near [Jianghan Road] 💰680/night × 3 = 2040 Evening walk along [Lihuangpi Road] + [Qingdao Road], check in at century-old Western-style houses and artsy shops 📸 Must-eat dinner: Cailinji hot dry noodles, Laoxiangkou beef noodles, fried dough wrapped shaomai, about ¥40 per person to eat until you can’t walk Day 2: Distant view of Yellow Crane Tower + Ferry to watch Yangtze sunset ✅ Morning climb [Yellow Crane Tower] (ticket ¥70, fewer people in off-season, great for photos), overlook the Yangtze River Bridge and city skyline Stop by [Hubu Alley] but recommended “just take photos, don’t eat” ✅ Afternoon take the [Zhonghua Road → Jianghan Customs Ferry] (¥1.5), feel the river breeze, shoot the sunset, watch the city lights flow Evening stroll at [Jiangtan Park], listen to locals sing opera, join square dancing, experience the most authentic Jiangcheng life Day 3: East Lake cycling + Wuhan University plane tree secret spot ✅ Rent a shared bike to circle the [East Lake Greenway] (free), recommended Taotao Scenic Area → Moshanshan section Between lake and mountains, plane tree leaves form a golden carpet, winter romance beyond words ✅ Afternoon enter [Wuhan University] (advance reservation required), see the old dormitories and golden leaves, full of artistic vibe Day 4: Visit Hubei Provincial Museum to see chime bells + Explore Zhuan New-style Market ✅ Morning visit [Hubei Provincial Museum] (free, reservation required), see the Sword of Goujian and Marquis Yi’s chime bells You can book a chime bell performance (¥30), the music crossing thousands of years is truly stunning ✅ Before departure, go to [Wansongyuan Cedars Road] or [Liangdao Street] for street food: Xia’s clay pot, Ziqi hot dry noodles, crispy dumplings… eating while walking is super satisfying --- 💰 Budget Details: - Transportation: Round-trip high-speed train ¥600 (accessible from most cities nationwide) - Accommodation: 2040 (three nights in a central guesthouse) - Food + tickets + local transport: about ¥360 ✅ Total: Only 2995 RMB! Full experience of culture + river and lake city + cuisine --- December in Wuhan, is a long letter to autumn and winter: There is the sharp river breeze, and also the warmth of human life. This winter, come to a city that breathes, with a bowl of hot soup, an old street, a ferry ride, and fall in love again with the true flavor of life.