My Hometown Wuhan ü1. Locationl 2.Famous & Beautiful PlacesØ 3.Culturen4.Popular Foods Wuhan, composed of the three towns of Wuchang, Wuhan, composed of the three towns of Wuchang, Hankou, and Hanyang, is the capital of Hubei Province. Hankou, and Hanyang, is the capital of Hubei Province. The three towns, separated by the Changjiang and The three towns, separated by the Changjiang and Hanshui rivers, are linked by bridges, and because these Hanshui rivers, are linked by bridges, and because these municipalities are so closely connected by waterways, municipalities are so closely connected by waterways, Wuhan is also called the "city on rivers." Been Wuhan is also called the "city on rivers." Been regarded as A Thoroughfare to Nine Provinces, Wuhan regarded as A Thoroughfare to Nine Provinces, Wuhan is one of China‘s most important hubs of water and is one of China‘s most important hubs of water and rail transportation and communications. Today, Wuhan rail transportation and communications. Today, Wuhan is the political, economic, and cultural center of is the political, economic, and cultural center of Central China.Central China.Andy ← Yellow Crane Tower Bordering on the Changjiang River and crouching on the top of the Snake Hill, the Yellow Crane Tower is one of the three most famous towers on the south bank of the Changjiang River. (the other two are Yueyang Tower in Hunan and Tengwang Tower in Jiangxi) First built in 223 AD, the tower has a history of over 1700 years. Guiyuan Temple This four-hundred-year-old Buddhist temple stands in a wooded area of the Hanyang district. The picturesque compound of the temple includes a huge hall that houses five hundred skillfully scrlptured arhat statues, each different from the other in bodily posture and facial expression -- sitting, sleeping, laughing, angry. The temple also boasts of a rich collection of stone carvings, paintings, and Buddhist scriptures. East Lake The East Lake is the pride and joy of the people of Wuhan, and the world biggest lake in the city . Millions of residents here get a lot of fun out of going for a walk along the lakeside in spring, swimming in summer, appreciating sweet laurel in autumn and admiring plum in winter. The lake covers 33 square kilometers and stretches far into the distance. Ancient pagodas and temples scattered in 34 verdant hills around the lake make the scenic spot more historic and imposing. Yangtze River BridgeThis was the first modern river crossing at this location and is still known as "The First Bridge", It was built under the direction of Russian engineers using Chinese materials and construction crews. Before this was available, railroad trains would be barged across the river, taking up to an entire day to cross.This bridge carries two tracks of railroad below and four lanes of vehicular traffic above and joins Snake Hill with its Yellow Crane Tower on the South to Turtle Hill. Marshland & Jianghan Road Walking Street On the Jianghan Road Walking Street and River Bank you will easily find many old European architecture most of them were old Bank and concession area during early 20 Century. Because at that time Wuhan was one of the most valuable and significant place same as Shanghai. And today this area become the city landmark. Many clubs shopping Centers and government all established there.Andy ← CultureCultureHubei province was the origin of state of Chu in Zhou Dynasty Spring and Autumn period (IN 977 BCE before common era) . Therefor you can find many Chu style building in Wuhan especially at EastLack. In the legend people live in Wuhan is like a kind of 9 heads bird. The revolution was a reaction to the declining Qing state and its inability to reform and modernize China to confront the challenges posed by foreign powers and reverse domestic decline, and further motivated by the majority Han Chinese's resentment of the ruling Manchu minority. The revolution was triggered by a regional military coup in Wuhan in central China that was planned by underground anti-Qing groups with the support of Chinese revolutionaries in 1913.Xinhai RevolutionXinhai RevolutionAndy ← Popular foodspHot and Dry Noodle, "Re gan mian" (热干面) is a kind of noodle which is very popular in this city.The Chinese word "Re" means hot and "gan" means dry. The most 'Wuhaneseful' food. pDuck's Neck, "Ya Bo Zi" (鸭脖子) is a local version of this popular Chinese dish, made of duck necks and spices. pBead Pan, "Dou Pi" (豆皮）is a popular local dish with a soy skin containing egg, rice, beef, mushrooms and beans. pSoup Bun, "Tang Bao"（汤包）is a kind of dumpling with thin skin made of flour, steamed with very juicy meat inside, it is called Tang(soup)Bao(bun) is this, because every time one takes a bite from it the soup inside spills out. pSalty Doughnut, "Mian Wo"(面窝) is a kind of doughnut with salty taste. It's much thinner than common doughnut, and is a typical Wuhan local food. Thank you ( ^_^ )/~~and have a nice day! 。