Wuhan
like the Ohio of China, that is, it is very industrial and
commercial. It is situated strategically on the Yangtze
River. Right smack in the middle of China, Wuhan is split
into three sections: Wuchang, Hankou, and Hanyang. Because
of the blistering summers, Wuhan is known as one of China's
Three Furnaces. Wuhan is separated by the Yangtze River.
You can get to the other sections of town by bridge or ferry.
Hankou
is the largest of the districts. It houses the government
and commercial centers, including the famous "Walking
Street," where most of Wuhan's trendy shops are. Hanyang
is over the river from Hankou, and the smallest district
in the city. This is home to the Qingchuan Pavilion which
affords great views down the river. Guiyuan Temple is near
here, a busy and active Buddhist Monastery, worth having
a look. Wuchang is the "learning district." It
is home to the larger Wuhan University, as well as other
smaller unversities in the area.
Although
Wuhan does not have a lot of cultural sites, it has a charm
all its own. It has stately European architecture, lovely,
modern parks where people can get together and exercise,
and a population that is eager to learn. Wuhan has a lot
of great shopping and you can buy all and sundry here. If
you are looking to do business, it is a good location to
buy cheap goods in bulk.
