【Hubei】Yellow Crane Tower

The Yellow Crane Tower stands atop Snake Hill in Wuchang, Wuhan, known as "The First Tower under Heaven." Built in 223 AD as a military watchtower, it later inspired poets like Cui Hao and Li Bai during the Tang Dynasty. The current structure, rebuilt in 1985, rises 51.4 meters with five tiers of yellow-glazed tiles. From the top, visitors enjoy panoramic views of the Yangtze River Bridge and the city. At night, a light show brings its history to life.

• Highlights:

  • 5th-floor viewpoint: Panoramic views of Yangtze River Bridge at sunset.

  • Poetry Corridor: Stone inscriptions of Cui Hao’s poem and Mao Zedong’s calligraphy; AR glasses for Li Bai’s poetry stories (¥30/hour)

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  • Night show: Holographic projections of Taoist legends synchronized with river lights (Fri-Sat 19:30)

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• Experiences: Strike the Millennium Bell (¥10/3 times), try crane-shaped ice cream (¥15). Free photo spot at Simenkou Metro Station’s red wall (best after 20:00)

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• Route: West Gate → Yue Fei Square → Main Tower → Poetry Corridor → Luomei Pavilion (cultural show) → East Gate (3hrs). Pair with breakfast at Hubu Alley (hot dry noodles & tofu skin)

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• Transport: Metro Line 5 to "Simenkou" Exit A; parking ¥20/hour (limited on holidays).

• Ticket: ¥70 (students ¥35), night show ¥120; hours 8:30 AM-6:30 PM (peak season)

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