The Corona Virus is a very dangerous and threatening epidemic that is currently affecting China, but we wouldn’t have even heard about Wuhan until the virus hit the news. Before the Corona Virus, Wuhan was an amazing city in China with an intriguing history, a powerful economic workforce as well as a place rich in culture.
What happened to Wuhan was a tragedy, and hopefully China will find some way to fight against the virus and Wuhan will recover. However, until then we can only hope and give our prayers to the people of Wuhan.
Before Beijing, Wuhan was formerly known as the capital of China in the early 1990s due to it being the source of the Wuchang uprising, an event that led to the formation of the Republic of China that we know today. Currently, Wuhan is one of the most industrially and technologically developed cities in China with a railway system that connects to the major cities in China as well. The only reason Wuhan isn’t that famous outside of China is likely because Wuhan isn’t an international hub like Shanghai, Hong Kong, Macau or Beijing.
To better illustrate what kind of place Wuhan is, here are some choice destinations for when you feel like going on a vacation to China:
Source: Wikipedia
Yellow Crane Tower
The Yellow Crane tower is a famous cultural tourist spot for people in China as it is the landmark that was built to commemorate a local legend many years ago. It is a tall tower that overlooks the Yangtze River and the tower itself as well as the various landmarks that surrounds it is a very beautiful place to sightsee.
Source: Hisour.com
Hubei Provincil Museum
The Hubei Provincial Museum is a very well-known museum in China as it contains many important relics related to China’s history and culture. It’s so culturally important that the relics are prohibited from being used for exhibition outside of China.
Source: Wh-China.com
Happy Valley Wuhan
Happy Valley Wuhan is an amusement located in the Hongshan District in northeastern Wuhan. Since its opening in 2012, it has become a hot spot among tourists. With over thirty rides and attractions, Wuhan Happy Valley is a paradise for all ages. Scream with joy once again as you experience the thrills you once had, rediscover your childhood with amusement park rides in Happy Valley Wuhan.
Source: Wikipedia
Chu River Han Street
Chu River and Han Street is a very famous commercial zone in Wu Han. It is the home of roughly 200 businesses, among those being restaurants, shopping malls, cinemas among other things. If you’re looking to shop or sightsee, Chu River and Han Street is a must see for any tourist as they will not be disappointed.
Source: Tripadvisor
Donghu Scenic Resort
Donghu Scenic Resort is a beautiful place to stroll around and sightsee in Wu Han. With the luscious green color that contrasts the blue and white cloudy skies as well as the cherry blossom trees, water lilies and the statues of historic figures, this is the perfect place to relax or perhaps search for inspiration after a long day.
Wu Han is actually an amazing city that could rival the likes of Shanghai and Beijing, but not many people outside of China knows about it. Perhaps once the virus dies out, it will become a blessing in disguise for Wu Han and maybe people will get to know how beautiful and modern Wu Han really is.
Written by: Edwin Soewono – Student of Hotel and Tourism Business 2015
