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Qingchuan Pavilion
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Qingchuan Pavilion

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Qingchuan Pavilion stands on Yugong Rock at the eastern foot of Tortoise Hill in Hanyang, facing the Han River to the north and the Yangtze River to the east, gazing across the river at Yellow Crane Tower in Wuchang on the opposite bank. The pavilion's name is taken from the line "the clear river reflects the trees of Hanyang" by the Tang dynasty poet Cui Hao, and it was initiated for construction by Fan Zhizhen, the Ming dynasty prefect of Hanyang. First built during the Jiajing era of the Ming dynasty, it has a history of more than four hundred years. Throughout history, Qingchuan Pavilion was destroyed and rebuilt as many as six or seven times, the last destruction caused by a windstorm; the existing structure was rebuilt in the 1980s following the style of the Guangxu era of the Qing dynasty. Long known as one of the "finest sights of the Three Chu regions" and a "grand vista through the ages," Qingchuan Pavilion echoes Yellow Crane Tower across the river and stands out distinctly along the banks of the Yangtze. The attraction is composed of three main structures—Qingchuan Pavilion, Yuji Xinggong (Yu and Ji Ancestral Hall), and Tiemen Pass—along with auxiliary structures such as the ancient archway, Chubo Pavilion, Chaozong Pavilion, Yu Stele Pavilion, Jingchu Heroic Spirit Stele, and the poetry stele corridor, forming a complex of ancient and pseudo-classical buildings standing by the river. Among them, Yuji Xinggong was first built during the Shaoxing era of the Southern Song dynasty under the original name Yu Wang Temple; during the Tianqi era of the Ming dynasty, it was renamed "Yuji Xinggong" after its worship was changed to Houji and other former sages, and it has been an important site in Wuhan for successive generations to pay homage to Yu the Great. Tiemen Pass was first built during the Three Kingdoms period and has been a strategic location contested by military strategists since ancient times; it was restored in the 1990s. Ascending Qingchuan Pavilion offers a panoramic view of the expansive river scenery where the Yangtze River and the Han River converge. Inside the pavilion, permanent exhibitions such as "Traces of Yu Across the Nine Provinces" and "Historical Paintings of Qingchuan" present Yu the Great culture and the historical heritage of Qingchuan Pavilion from multiple perspectives, ranging from water-control culture to poetry and couplets. The attraction nestles between the hills and the river, with pavilions and terraces scattered in graceful arrangement. The poetry stele corridor preserves inscribed stones bearing verses by literati and poets of successive dynasties, and strolling through it allows visitors to feel the rich historical and cultural atmosphere.

Wuhan · 44.2 km from Hanchuan
Hubei Provincial Museum
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Hubei Provincial Museum

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The Hubei Provincial Museum has ten treasures of the museum, including those unearthed from "Tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng" the Hubei Provincial Museum's Zenghouyi chime bells; the Yue Wang Goujian sword, a masterpiece of the cold weapon era; the fossilized skull of the Yunxian Man dating back 1 million years; and a treasure of Yuan blue-and-white porcelain: the plum vase with the Four Loves design. The museum's regular exhibitions also feature distinctive characteristics of ancient Chu culture and ancient Yangtze River civilization. The Hubei Provincial Museum consists of the comprehensive exhibition hall,Chu culture hall,Chime bell hallIt is composed of multiple pseudo-classical buildings, and the layout reflects the high-platform architectural layout format of ancient Chu architecture, namely "one terrace, one hall" and "multiple terraces forming a group." Unearthed in 1978 at "Tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng" in the Hubei Provincial Museum - the Zenghouyi chime bells have a wide range and their excavation rewrote the history of world music; the sword of Goujian, King of Yue, a masterpiece of the cold weapon era, is still incomparably sharp to this day, and displayed beside it is the "spear of Fuchai, King of Wu"; the geological age of the Yunxian human skull fossil is approx. 1 million years ago, earlier than the Peking Man skull fossil; the Yuan blue-and-white plum vase with four loves design is an extremely rare masterpiece among Yuan dynasty blue-and-white porcelain. Hubei is located in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River and belonged to the territory of the Chu state during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. The permanent exhibitions at the Hubei Provincial Museum showcase ancient civilizations of southern China that differ from the Yellow River civilization of the north. The museum's current permanent exhibitions include "Yunxian Man: Prehistoric Humans in the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River," "Qujialing: Prehistoric Culture in the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River," and "Panlongcheng: Bronze Civilization in the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River." In addition to viewing cultural relics at the Hubei Provincial Museum, you can also enjoy chime bell performances. In the museum's performance hall, chime bell performances are held from Tuesday to Sunday, and it is closed on Mondays.

Wuhan · 51.5 km from Hanchuan
Hankou Beach
No. 3 of Family-friendly Attractions in Hubei

Hankou Beach

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Hankou Beach is a landmark attraction of Wuhan, having witnessed the rise and fall of "Greater Wuhan." On one side of the beach is the busy Yanjiang Avenue, alongside which stand over a dozen century-old buildings in various architectural styles. The beach stretches about 7 km in total, and the section most frequently visited by residents and visitors is the stretch from the municipal government office building to the Jianghan Customs Museum. Hankou Beach, bordering the Yangtze River, witnessed a period of Wuhan's former prosperity. At that time, Wuhan was modern China's second-largest industrial and trade center after Shanghai, and a westernized metropolis in inland China. Today's Hankou Beach, alongside the busy Yanjiang Avenue, retains over a dozen century-old buildings in various architectural styles, each with a forgotten story behind it. Strolling here, you can see the German Consulate built in the early 20th century (now the municipal government), the HSBC Hankou Branch (now China Everbright Bank), the Citibank Hankou Branch (now Industrial and Commercial Bank of China), and others, while the Jianghan Customs Museum, completed in 1924, served as the office of Wuhan Customs until Wuhan Customs relocated in 2012. On the other side of Hankou Beach is the open-style riverside park, composed of three tiers of waterside viewing platforms, and it is a large leisure plaza in Wuhan. The second-tier platform is submerged by the rising Yangtze River for two months each year; if you come here during that time, you will have the feeling of "watching the sea within the city." The lower-tier platform reveals a sandy beach during the dry season, and you can walk down the steps and play directly in the Yangtze River. Next to the Jianghan Customs Museum is Wuhan's famous commercial street — Jianghan Road Pedestrian Street. Opposite the Jianghan Customs Museum is Wuhan Customs Pier, where you can take a ferry to Zhonghua Road Pier on the opposite bank of the Yangtze River.

Wuhan · 47.4 km from Hanchuan

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Wuhan, Hubei - "Chu-Han Royal Banquet" Immersive Royal Feast [Royal Cuisine + Court Music and Dance, a Dual Feast for Taste and Sight]
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Wuhan Chao TOWN | Zhuodaoquan venue (one-stop trendy entertainment complex + bathing and sauna)
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A 2-hour guided walk of Hubei Provincial Museum by  English-speaking guide group tour
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Wuhan Cherry Blossom Day Tour | Wuhan University, East Lake Cherry Garden,Botanical Garden
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A Glimpse into the Future  (Sky Train and Driverless Taxi Ride)
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Wuhan After Dark: Industrial Relics & Air-Raid Shelter Adventure
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Wuhan 1-day tour Shanhaiguan Road food check-in + Yellow Crane Tower/optional English guide
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The Han Show in Wuhan (the "red lantern" by East Lake + immersive feast on land, water and air)
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The Han Show Theater in Wuhan (the "red lantern" by East Lake + immersive feast on land, water and air)
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Wuhan Gray Museum (A Journey to Release Emotions, Heal the Soul, and Reconcile with Oneself)
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M76***22August 30, 2026
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The park isn't large, but it has all the animals you'd expect, and there are plenty of interactive activities involving both people and animals, making for a great experience. I might have gone at the wrong time; I didn't see Kapibala, and it was quite hot. There weren't many NPCs (NPCs/guides) in the park, so I had lunch at a burger joint. When entering from the parking lot, the official signs weren't very clear; there was only a sign on the roadside pointing to the Wildlife Kingdom. I had to ask around to confirm the location.

Wuhan Wildlife Kingdom

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M22***10April 4, 2025
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The hot spring is halfway up the mountain, with an elegant environment and attentive service. There are free bath towels along the way, tea and water are available, and free fruit is provided in the rest area on the second floor. Bring your family out for a trip, and everyone gives it a unanimous praise!

Tianyu Lake Hot Spring

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duyanpeng1984November 11, 2026
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A must-see when visiting Wuhan. This is a newly built building with elevators, suitable for seniors. The ruins of the old Yellow Crane Tower are located below the Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge. Standing on the new building, the view is unobstructed and quite nice.

Yellow Crane Tower

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Anonymous userSeptember 29, 2023
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The wind blows and the sun shines, it's free and comfortable. It's the first time I bring my children here to play. It's very suitable for parents to bring their children to play. The children have a lot of fun. The environment is beautiful, the scenery is pleasant, and the experience is good. I will come again next time.

Tianyu Lake

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131***62November 10, 2026
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The trees of Hanyang stand clearly in the clear sky, and the fragrant grasses grow lush on Parrot Island. When you come to Wuhan, you must visit Qingchuan Pavilion. There aren't many people at night, and there are NPCs to guide you throughout the visit, providing explanations, interactive activities, and even silver notes that can be exchanged for nice little gifts.

Qingchuan Pavilion

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大土豆一颗October 4, 2026
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The exhibited artifacts were quite good; I've also been to joint exhibitions organized by museums like the Hunan Provincial Museum. The Kremlin artifacts here are well-prepared and thoughtfully designed. However, the souvenir and merchandise section was rather boring. I was thinking of buying a pendant or something, but that saved me some money.

Hubei Provincial Museum

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Anonymous userOctober 11, 2026
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This was totally worth it! The cruise was exceptionally long, offering views of almost both banks of the Yangtze River. However, the toll area at the bow was quite expensive; it cost over 300 yuan for one adult and one child! My friend and I, being adults, immediately ran away when we heard that price. Also, if you're going to be taking lots of photos outside the boat, be sure to dress warmly, as the river wind is really strong, especially at night when it gets quite cold. But it's very close to Mixue Ice Cream & Tea, so you can grab a hot drink there when you disembark.

Wuhan Liangjiang Cruise (Night Cruise on Yangtze River)

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巴士通November 8, 2026
5.0
Wuhan Zoo is the most rationally designed and humane zoo I have ever visited. Visitors can see all the animals without missing a single one. It's a one-way, closed-loop tour with not only flat paths but also elevated wooden walkways. The whole process takes about three hours and I don't feel tired at all.

Wuhan Zoo

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Jerry_Z*^_^*June 1, 2026
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The south entrance of Hankou River Beach is very close to Jianghan Road Pedestrian Street. It's a free attraction with excellent greenery, walkways, plenty of benches and trees, and a pleasant environment. You can see ships coming and going on the Yangtze River, and across the river, the skyscrapers of Wuchang stand tall. You can also see the Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge and the Second Yangtze River Bridge, which integrate urban living, green spaces, and exercise facilities. Enjoying the river breeze is very pleasant.

Hankou Beach

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爱旅行的小宇宇June 29, 2025
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You can give Wuhan, Hubei - "Chu-Han Royal Banquet" Immersive Royal Feast [Royal Cuisine + Court Music and Dance, a Dual Feast for Taste and Sight] and Wuhan Zhiyin Hall · Three kingdoms floral banquet (Banquet through three kingdoms + Chu heritage on the table + ancient music and dance) a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include A 2-hour guided walk of Hubei Provincial Museum by English-speaking guide group tour, Wuhan Cherry Blossom Day Tour | Wuhan University, East Lake Cherry Garden,Botanical Garden, and A Glimpse into the Future (Sky Train and Driverless Taxi Ride). Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of November 13, 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Hanchuan is around THB 1,891.02 – THB 14,589.58. Rates vary by duration, group size, transportation, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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