[2025 Wuhan Attraction] Travel Guide for Hankouli (Updated Mar)

📍Location: - **Wuhan Garden Expo Park**: Located at No. 8 Jinnan 2nd Road, Qiaokou District, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, in the heart of Hankou. - **Hankou Li**: Located at the east entrance of the Garden Expo Park, it is a must-see when entering the park. 🚗Transportation: - **Public Transportation**: Take the subway to Hankou Railway Station. Exit from Exit D and walk about 10 minutes to the east gate of the Garden Expo Park. There are also many bus routes to stops near the Garden Expo Park. - **Self-driving**: The park has a large parking lot for the convenience of self-driving tourists. Follow the navigation to "Wuhan Garden Expo Park" to easily find your destination. 👍️Must-see attractions: - **Wuhan Garden Expo Park**: It gathers the essence of garden art from all over the world and China. It is divided into several themed areas, such as the Jingchu Culture Area and the International Style Area. Each area has its own unique landscape and architectural style. - **Hankou Li**: Recreating the style of old Hankou, it not only has traditional Hubei-style architecture, but also gathers a variety of local snacks and handicraft shops. It is a great place to experience local culture. 🎟️Tickets: - Tickets for the Garden Expo Park can be purchased in advance through the official website or major travel platforms. Sometimes there are early bird discounts or package deals. Specific ticket prices vary depending on the season and special events, please refer to the official announcement. - As an open block, Hankou Li is generally free to enter, but some specific exhibitions or experience projects may require separate tickets. 💗Other tips: - **Best time to visit**: Spring and autumn are ideal with pleasant weather and blooming flowers, perfect for outdoor activities and photography. Although you can enjoy different styles of gardens in summer, the weather is hot, so take sun protection measures. - **Clothing suggestions**: Due to the large area of the park, comfortable shoes are recommended for long walks. Prepare appropriate clothing according to the season, paying attention to warmth or sun protection. - **Food recommendations**: In Hankou Li, you can taste authentic Hubei cuisine and snacks from all over the country. Don't miss classic delicacies such as hot dry noodles and doupi. - **Cultural experience**: In addition to viewing the beautiful gardens, you can also participate in cultural festivals held in the park to learn about the traditional culture of Hubei and other parts of China. - **Environmental awareness**: Please protect the environment, do not litter, and jointly maintain the beautiful natural and cultural landscape. - **Booking guide**: To ensure smooth entry, especially during holidays or major events, it is recommended to book tickets online in advance and check the latest opening hours and special notices. - **Luggage preparation**: Try to carry light personal belongings and avoid carrying too many heavy items that may affect your enjoyment. Hope this guide can help you plan a pleasant trip to Wuhan Garden Expo Park and Hankou Li!

It was cloudy when I went, I can't imagine how beautiful it would be on a sunny day. And Line 7 goes directly there! Exit B2 and you're there, it's very easy to find! The place is not very big, but there are many stalls recently, walking around, eating and taking photos, don't be too happy. Wuhan Garden Expo Park - Hankouli

Hankouli: A Spring Festival Gala Hit Who would have thought that a location featured on the Spring Festival Gala could become so popular? Hankouli, with its unique architectural style and rich historical and cultural heritage, became the perfect backdrop for the Spring Festival Gala. After the show aired, Hankouli became a hot spot for tourists from all over the country, who flocked to the area, making it a bustling hub of activity. If you haven't been to Hankouli yet, why not come and experience a different kind of New Year celebration?

The best charm of old Wuhan is in Hankou, in these ancient buildings. Haisouli and Changnianli near Yiyuan Road (near the old concession, both built in the 1910s, combining Chinese and Western styles, a combination of Western-style terraced houses and Chinese-style courtyard houses. A century of vicissitudes, after the 1950s, citizens were assigned to move in. Seventy-two tenants, hundreds of Han dialects, joy and sorrow, live here. In the past ten years, after renovation, the facade and living facilities have been greatly improved. The designer Ding Jianren was born in Shanghai in 1888 and came to Wuhan at the age of 18 to work in the German Schickes Architectural Office. He did not plan these foreign-style li fen (similar to Shanghai Shikumen-style residential buildings).

This year's lantern festival is themed around the Yangtze River and the myths of Jingchu, with a strong Wuhan flavor that will make locals feel right at home. 🏮 The goddess of Wushan, the god of clouds, and the river god from the Songs of Chu have come to the mortal world to celebrate the New Year. 🏮 The adorable garlic bird, the "Wuhan Peace Bird" that went viral online, is also here, along with the "level test lantern" to test your Wuhan dialect skills. 🏮 The garden party, grand parade, and Hankouli temple fair will keep the whole family entertained. I went to the park before the lanterns were lit and walked around the whole park. I found that the craftsmanship of the masters has improved again, and the details of the lanterns are exquisite and vivid. Walking around the park is like visiting a large installation exhibition. 🔥 No wonder some people say, "This year's lanterns look great even when they're not lit!" 🈵 After the lantern festival, you can also watch the parade and visit the temple fair. 🏮 Hankouli Street has been decorated for the Spring Festival, with various Wuhan snacks gathered together, perfect for the whole family to enjoy the festive atmosphere. 💥 📍 2025 9th Wuhan Garden Expo Park Lantern Festival Visit the gardens during the day, January 28 (New Year's Eve) to February 4 (the seventh day of the New Year), February 12 (Lantern Festival) 🏮 10:30–17:00, NPCs dressed in gorgeous costumes will start the New Year parade and the Joyful Snake Festival, interacting with visitors. * Daytime route: East Outer Square - Hankouli Street - East Gate Stage - Yangtze River Civilization Museum See the lanterns at night, ㊗️ January 28 (New Year's Eve) to February 12 (Lantern Festival), 18:30–21:00, NPCs will perform the lantern lighting ceremony, carrying small lanterns around the park, taking you into the "Floating Light Jingchu" wonder night. * Nighttime route: East Gate Stage - Yangtze River Civilization Museum - Taiyuan Garden - South Square - Zhongleyuan Hankouli Wuhan Garden Expo Park (Wuhan Natural History Museum)

Experience the Lunar New Year in Hankouli Travel back in time to old Hankou and experience the retro Lunar New Year If you want to experience the most authentic Lunar New Year in Wuhan, Hankouli is the place to be! I just came back from there, and I was surrounded by a strong retro Lunar New Year atmosphere. I can't wait to share it with you. The moment you step into Hankouli, it's like you've been transported back in time to old Hankou. The bluestone roads, flying eaves, and carved doors and windows all exude a strong historical charm. Surrounded by modern skyscrapers, this place is like a retro town, full of the stories of old Wuhan. During the Lunar New Year, Hankouli is decorated with a strong festive atmosphere. Red lanterns are hung high, and the streets are filled with a festive atmosphere. The intangible cultural heritage market is bustling with activity, with traditional craftsmen showcasing their skills. Watching them create beautiful works of art with their hands is like watching time slow down. You can not only appreciate it but also experience it yourself, feeling the charm of traditional skills. It's really interesting! Of course, you can't miss the food in Hankouli! Here, you can find all kinds of Wuhan's specialty snacks, such as hot dry noodles, bean curd, soup dumplings, and duck neck. Each bite is an authentic taste of Wuhan, allowing your taste buds to have a carnival. When you're tired of shopping, find a small shop to sit down and have a bowl of hot rice wine, and you'll feel instantly happy! As night falls, Hankouli takes on a different look. The lights are on, and the ancient buildings are even more charming under the lights. The street performers put on wonderful performances, including traditional opera, acrobatics, and magic, which draw cheers from the audience. There are also folk performances such as dragon and lion dances and lotus boat dances, which are lively and bring the Lunar New Year culture of old Hankou to the streets. Hankouli is not only a cultural street full of historical charm but also a place where you can find the Lunar New Year of your childhood. Here, you can slow down, feel the collision of tradition and modernity, and taste the unique charm of Wuhan.

Hankouli in Wuhan is like a long scroll of ancient charm, slowly unfolding over time. Here, the blue bricks and black tiles tell the vicissitudes of time, and the flying eaves and corners outline the contours of history. The ancient buildings are arranged in an orderly manner, as if they are softly singing the prosperity of the past. The red lanterns are hung high, adding a festive color to the old street and lighting up the dusty memories. Walking through it, it is as if you have traveled back to the old Hankou, where you can hear the cries of vendors and see the bustling crowds shuttling between shops. The signs of Hubei specialties sway in the wind, attracting tourists to stop and explore. Every stone slab and every wooden door carries the stories and feelings of this city, quietly flowing in the long river of time.

When visiting, there are fewer people in the park, and the light exhibition is not fully set up yet. The ticket price is 60 RMB per person, and renting a pedal car costs 80 RMB per day. Do not go on Monday, because the Museum of Nature is closed... Wuhan Garden Expo Park consists of four main buildings and two major service areas in the east and west. The main buildings include the International Garden Art Center, the Yangtze River Civilization Pavilion (Wuhan Museum of Nature · Beilin River Life Pavilion), the Flying Garden, and the Creative Life Pavilion, which display classic garden art, the achievements of Yangtze River basin civilization, the characteristic garden art of Wuhan's three towns, and the modern urban culture of Greater Wuhan respectively; the eastern service area (Hankou Li) recreates the characteristic architectural art of Hankou city from the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China, while the western service area (Hanjiang Wan) features Hubei residential architecture and extends to Zhanggong Dike City Park.

Hankou Li is located at the east gate of Wuhan Garden Expo, directly accessible by subway. The Hankou Li Flower Morning Festival is here! All the young men and women in ancient Hanfu from Wuhan have arrived. The birthday of the flowers is an auspicious time, even before the peak of the bloom, half of spring has already passed. According to the lunar calendar, the 12th day of the second month is the traditional Flower Morning Festival, also known as the 'Flower God Festival', which is the birthday of all flowers. Everywhere you look is filled with the ancient charm of the national style, the top romantic beauty of Eastern classicism, spreading throughout the entire spring. 🌟The fifth Hankou Li Flower Morning Festival will officially open on March 16th at 10:30. The Hankou Li Flower Morning Festival event dates are March 16th, 17th, 30th, 31st, April 4th, 5th, 6th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st (a total of 11 days). During the above time slots, a Hanfu parade will be held at 11:00 daily, and tourists wearing Hanfu can follow the parade and enter the park for free. At other times, all tourists please enter the park with a travel annual pass or by purchasing a ticket. 🌟Event schedule: March 16th/17th Hanfu parade (Dynastic phalanx, thematic phalanx, university phalanx) Thematic costume phalanx: Warring States robe, armor, restored Hanfu, the 16th will mainly feature late Ming restorations, the 17th will mainly feature Tang-style restorations Dynastic phalanx: Wei, Jin, Tang, Song, Ming University phalanx: Hanfu societies from Wuhan and other universities within the province Tentatively: April 4th-6th Qin and Han dynasty costume parade, April 13th-14th restored Hanfu parade, April 20th-21st armor parade. 'Five Flowers Eight Doors' interactive exhibition garden, where visitors can take a pass card to participate in tea-pointing, sugar painting, sachet DIY, poetry matching and other Hanfu society elegant gatherings or national style activities, and earn copper coins. Twelve Flower Gods parade + interactive exhibition garden, 12 flower gods will parade at fixed points and interact with visitors in multiple exhibition gardens, and visitors who pass the Flower God interaction can earn copper coins. There will also be war drums, flag dances, live shows, situational shows, and various other Flower Morning activities on site 🎫Tickets: During the event period (every weekend from March 16th to March 21st) a Hanfu parade will be held at 11:00 daily, and tourists wearing Hanfu can follow the parade and enter the park for free. At other times, all tourists please enter the park with a travel annual pass or by purchasing a ticket. Tickets are 60 yuan Transportation: 🚇Subway Line 7 Garden Expo Station Exit B