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Wuhan is the capital of China's Hubei province, located where the Yangtze and Han rivers meet. Formed from the merger of three cities—Wuchang, Hankou, and Hanyang—it offers a varied and diverse character.

Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Wuhan
Gateway airport
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)
Best season
Mar, Sep–Nov
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Sights covered
28 places

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Wuhan Greenland Center

Views & landmarks

Wuhan Greenland Center

A supertall skyscraper in Wuhan with 101 floors above ground, rising to 475.6 meters. Its towering height makes it one of the city's tallest buildings, creating a striking skyline.

Tower of the Yellow Crane

Temples & religious sites

Tower of the Yellow Crane

A historic tower on the bank of the Yangtze in Wuhan, offering sweeping views of the city and river from the top. Along with Tengwang Pavilion and Yueyang Tower, it's ranked as one of China's three great towers and remains a favorite among travelers.

Wuhan Center

Views & landmarks

Wuhan Center

A skyscraper located in Wuhan, China. It offers great views of the city from up high.

Han River

Nature

Han River

A tributary of the Yangtze that flows across Hubei province before joining the Yangtze at Wuhan. The confluence of the two rivers creates a distinctive landscape, dividing Wuhan into several districts.

Riverview Plaza

Views & landmarks

Riverview Plaza

A supertall building in Wuhan and one of the city's signature landmarks. Under the original plan it would have featured a spire reaching 436 meters, but that plan was cancelled.

Panlongcheng

Heritage & monuments

Panlongcheng

The Panlongcheng Ruins are an ancient city site on a hill near Panlong Lake, northeast of downtown Wuhan. It's a good place to walk through the old remains and learn about the region's early history.

Guiyuan Temple

Temples & religious sites

Guiyuan Temple

A Buddhist temple located in the Hanyang District of Wuhan. It's a peaceful place to stroll the grounds and pay respects.

Jiali Plaza

Views & landmarks

Jiali Plaza

A 251-meter skyscraper in Wuhan, completed in 1997. Standing 61 stories tall, it's one of the landmarks shaping the city's skyline.

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Average temperature by month

5-year average

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Feb
14° Mar
18° Apr
23° May
27° Jun
29° Jul
30° Aug
26° Sep
19° Oct
14° Nov
Dec

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