Guiyan Temple
Guiyuan Temple is a Buddhist temple in Hanyang. The
temple dates back to the late Ming and early Qing dynasties.
The main attractions here are the numerous statues of
Buddha’s disciples set in unique and comical poses.
HubeiProvincial Museum
Situated in Wuchang District, Wuhan, the Hubei
Provincial Museum is the region’s best known museum. Opened in 1953, the museum
has 200,000 cultural relics from Wuhan.
Among the collection of rare and ancient artefacts are
16 national treasures as well as 812 objects rated as first class cultural
relics of China.
The Music Hall has ancient Chinese music performances
where musicians perform with replicas of the Chime Bells. Performances happen
daily from 11am - 4pm.
There are also restored chariots and models of ancient
houses.
The museum has a collection of invaluable gold and
jade ornaments.
Mao Zedong Villa
This
hideaway villa was once one of Chairman Mao’s favourite places. He has stayed
here more than 20 times between 1960 and 1974. The villa's grounds are an
excellent spot for bird-watching.
Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge
Wuhan
Yangtze River Bridge, commonly known as the First Bridge, is the first
double-deck bridge built over the Yangtze River in 1957.
Yellow Crane
Tower
Yellow Crane Tower is located on Snake Hill in Wuhan.
168 feet high, it follows an architectural style influenced by the Qing
Dynasty. The appearance of the tower is the same whichever direction it is
viewed from.
Legend has it that the original tower was built by a
family to thank a Taoist priest who had drawn a crane that could dance on
request.
From the top floor,
visitors can enjoy magnificent views of the Yangtze River and Wuhan city.
