Wuhan Attractions Overview
The well-known Yellow Crane Tower, a Wuhan landmark, is one of the most recommended things to do for travelers. Inscriptions by famous poets and literati from ancient dynasties adorn the tower. A climb to the top nets a bird's view of the entire city. Second in importance is Guiyuan Buddhist Temple (Temple of Original Purity). One of the four important Buddhist temples in China, it is known for its perfect architecture, excellent sculptures, and rich collection of Buddhist doctrine. In Wuhan, you can go to visit Chairman Mao Zedong's Villa. The villa adjacent to the East Lake was built as a retreat house for Chairman Mao and other privileged ruling members of the Politburo. Mao nicknamed it "Home of the White Clouds and Yellow Cranes" where he enjoyed the quiet ambiance and great relief it offered. Located at Simenkou, Wuchang District, Wuhan City, Hubu Alley is a snack street where you are able to enjoy various delicacies such as Hot and Dry Noodles, Rice and Meat Pancake, Hutang Rice Noodles and Soup Dumplings. Besides, the Heptachord Terrace is another quite wonderful site among Wuhan points of interest. Known as Guqin Tai, it is a reminder of the legend of Yu Boya, an expert heptachord player and Zhong Ziqi, a woodcutter, who can understood Boya's music.