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Historically known as Zhonghe Gate (中和门), this was one of the nine gates of the Wuchang City Wall, which was completed in the early Ming Dynasty. In 1911, the first battle of the Wuchang Uprising took place at the gate and it was through this gate that the Revolutionary Army entered the city. The gate was thereafter renamed Uprising Gate in commemoration of the event. The wall was largely demolished in the 1920s and the gate was damaged during the subsequent wars. The present gate is a 1980s reconstruction, but it does give you an idea of what the original may have looked like.
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辛亥革命博物馆, Xinhai Revolution Museum
A comprehensive museum about the Xinhai Revolution.
湖北剧院
辛亥革命武昌起义纪念馆
On October 10, 1911 the Wuchang Uprising started the Xinhai Revolution, which led to the fall of the Qing Dynasty and the election of Sun Yat-Sen as the provisional president. This was one of the biggest events that shaped modern China, making its headquarters a must-see for anyone interested in historical travel. The Revolutionary Army was here, and inside the Red Chamber (the main building) they issued the edict to bring down the Qing Dynasty. In the outside Uprising Plaza (首义广场), stands a statue of Sun Yat-Sen.
莲溪寺
One of Wuhan's most famous Buddhist temples, though generally quieter than most of the others. The Lianxi Temple was founded in the early Ming Dynasty but has been rebuilt several times. The present structures date mainly from the late Qing Dynasty. Today it is perhaps best known for being Wuhan's only nunnery.
长春观
A large Taoist temple.
黄鹤楼 Huanghelou
It has repeatedly burned down, so the present tower completed in 1980 is mostly concrete, on the site of twelve previous wooden incarnations. Tower and associated buildings are atop the ridge of Snake Hill, looking down on Number One Yangtze River Bridge and the confluence of Yangtze and Han rivers. The complex includes Snake Hill Park, the Yellow Crane Tower, and the Mao Pavilion into which many of the poems of Chairman Mao are etched for your pleasure and erudition.
The ground floor of the tower has a large entrance hall, two stories tall, with enormous decorative lamps and a giant ceramic fresco displaying the mythical story of the initial construction. The second story, essentially a balcony around the entrance hall, has a souvenir shop as well as displays of traditional Chinese paintings and calligraphy. The third story has a residence in the ancient Chu style, the sort of sitting room used by nobility to receive guests. The fourth story contains another souvenir shop and a set of models displaying the tower in previous incarnations, as it morphed from a watchtower into today's showpiece. The highest accessible story has pay telescopes and some nice art displays. There are lifts for those who can't use the stairs. An enormous bronze bell is just behind the tower, and ¥30 buys you nine bongs - it doesn't have a clapper, you swing a log against it. The teahouse has performances of Chu-era music (free, but you should order at least a drink or small snack.)