Yellow Crane Tower, A Historic Edifice with Breathtaking Views

Places to Visit in Wuhan during Your Trip

Introduction

The Yellow Crane Tower is located on the bank of the Yangtze River in Wuchang, near the Yangtze River Bridge. It is renowned as the "Number One Building Under Heaven" and is one of the "Three Famous Towers of Jiangnan". The tower gained its fame from the famous ancient poem "The yellow crane has long since gone, and the white clouds are flying. But the river flows on, and the hills remain" and has been praised in poetry by many literati such as Li Bai and Mao Zedong. Built on the Snake Hill, the top of the tower offers a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of Wuchang, as well as an expansive view of the Yangtze River. It is one of the most iconic buildings in Wuhan. There are also many stone tablets and carvings in the scenic area, all of which are authentic works of famous people from various periods, possessing extremely high artistic value. In addition, there is a special performance of the Chime and Dance of Chu, a local tradition, at Lomeixuan at 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 14:00, 15:00, and 16:00 every day, with a ticket price of 30 yuan per person.

Opening hours

08:30-18:00 (all day)
Last admission: 17:20 (Monday to Sunday, January 1st-December 31st) Note: Medical personnel supporting Hubei Province with the "Lingxiu Hubei" gratitude card can bring three relatives with them and enjoy free admission for life without any limitations.

Transportation

Take bus 10/61/401/402 to Huanghelou Bus Stop, and walk about 290 meters to reach the destination.

Phone 027-88875096