Capital of Hubei, China
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Wuhan (武汉 Wǔhàn) is the capital of Hubei Province in China and a major port on the Yangtze River. Also known as "River City," Wuhan is the largest metropolis in central China. It is a sprawling urban complex located in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River and serves as the central hub of China’s central region, earning the title “Thoroughfare of Nine Provinces.”
Wuchang (武昌) is a district of Wuhan, known for being the site of the Wuchang Uprising, which began the revolution that eventually overthrew last imperial dynasty to establish a republic. It is the oldest of the three cities that merged into modern-day Wuhan, and stood on the right (southeastern) bank of the Yangtze River, opposite the mouth of the Han River.
Eastern Wuhan is the eastern part of Wuhan.
Hankou (汉口) is in the western part of the city of Wuhan. This article includes all three administrative districts that were once part of the historic city of Hankou, namely the districts of Jiang'an (江岸区), Jianghan (江汉区) and Qiaokou (硚口区).
Hanyang (汉阳) is in the southwestern part of Wuhan. It is one of the three formerly independent municipalities (together with Wuchang and Hankou) that merged to form the city of Wuhan in the early 20th century.
Northern Wuhan is the northern part of Wuhan. It includes the administrative districts of Huangpi (黄陂区) and Xinzhou (新洲区).
Jiangxia (江夏) is the southernmost and most sparsely populated of Wuhan's 13 districts. This largely rural area is home to several museums and scenic areas.
By plane
Taxi from Wuhan Tianhe Airport to the city (Wuchang) costs ¥70–80, plus ¥10 toll.
By train
Wuhan is a major railway hub, connected by direct trains to most of China's major cities, including Beijing and Lhasa in faraway Tibet.
By bus
There are several major long-distance bus stations, again in Hankou and Wuchang, which tend to have buses visiting more than one station.
By boat
You can also reach Wuhan via boats on the Yangtze River, either from downstream centers such as Shanghai and Nanjing or from Chongqing further upstream, via the famous Three Gorges route.
By bus
The earliest public bus route in Wuhan was Route 1, running from Shuangdun to Wufu Road.
By streetcar
One system operates in the far reaches of Hanyang, connecting to the subway Line 3 at Zhuanyang Boulevard Station (沌阳大道站).
By taxi
Taxis are sometimes hard to find, especially in commercial areas. Taxis are supposed to switch drivers at 17:30 however often they will appear to do so much earlier.
By ferry
5. The ferry offers by virtue of its unique location some nice views of the city, the Number One Yangtze River Bridge, Yellow Crane Tower, etc.
By car
Wuhan's perpetually snarled traffic has long been infamous. The city, however, has invested a lot of money and effort in improving the road infrastructure.g.
By bicycle
Bicyclists can be frequently seen on Wuhan's streets, although by 2018 there seem to be more riders of rental bikes than people who ride their own bicycles.
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