Travel Notes | 4-day tour of Wuhan, experience the difference every day

【Write in front】

I am 21 years old and go to school in Qingdao. Most of the places I have been to are northern cities. Wuhan has never appeared in my travel plans. I know very little about it. I don’t even know that there are three towns in Wuhan. Buy When I was voting, I was still wondering why there was no "Wuhan Station". In December last year, I went to Wuhan by chance on a quick trip.

Overall itinerary: Shenzhen (5 days) - Guangzhou (4 days) - Changsha (2 and a half days) - Wuhan (3 and a half days)

Accommodation arrangements: Planet Youth Hostel is located in a residential area. It is very safe and has convenient transportation. There are many restaurants around. It is not very comfortable for just my friends and I to live in the whole suite. There is also a study room and balcony on the top floor~

Wuhan is the last stop of the rampage trip. It is obvious that the body is tired and the pace is slowing down. Coupled with various unfavorable factors (it rained for two days), there are still some check-in places that I am looking forward to. It's gone, but this also makes me miss waiting for it to recover before going to see it again.

【day1】Chuhe Han Street

It was raining lightly in the sky, and when we settled down in Wuhan, it was already dark, and there was only half a day left. Although my shoes have some water in them, I still have to go out and play ~ I experienced the Wuhan subway. As a city in the top 10 GDP, you can’t use the mini program to scan the code to take the bus. Compared with Guangzhou and Shenzhen, the convenience is Still a little worse. I saw an imitation tea face at the entrance of the subway stationThe lovely tea face is alluring hhh

On Chuhehan Street when it rained, the shops were brightly lit and the pedestrians were deserted. The Chu River is not very wide, and Han Street is full of Republic of China-style buildings. Shopping, dining, entertainment...everything is available. Compared with other commercial streets, except for the unique architecture, it feels nothing special.

When I entered the Zhou Hei Ya store on Chuhe Han Street, the clerk heard that I was here for fun, gave me a brief introduction and helped me register as a member and give me points. There are also fake Zhou Hei Ya in Wuhan. The easiest way to identify them is to see if you can use membership points~

I went to Youhe, a local bakery that was highly recommended on Xiaohongshu. The tasting in the store was really hard to cut, but I ended up buying a box of soy milk that wasn’t very delicious==

【day2】Wuchang River Beach-Wuhan Revolution Museum-Tan Hualin-Liangdao Street-Red Building-Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge-Hubu Lane

The first thing I do when I wake up in the morning is order takeout (yes, not wash up). Tiantian Hongyou Master Zhao Hot Dry Noodles is an internet celebrity store. I heard from the landlady that there are long queues every day, so it’s better to order takeout quickly. . Their most famous thing is the steamed pancake buns and siomai. Of course, you have to check in when you come to Wuhan Hot Dry Noodles (I don’t want to eat so much, not to collect the delivery fee)

Head to Wuchang River Beach (the first viewing platform of the Yangtze River), the first check-in point today. Because I am more interested in geography, I usually go to places like "first..." and "most xx...". There are excavators at work on the river beach, and due to the season, it is indeed not a scenic spot for locals.

Then we walked to the Agricultural Lecture School, which was a school founded during the first cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party to train peasant cadres. The red plaque with gold characters is solemn and grand, and the facilities in the large classroom are simple. What impressed me most was the dozens of beds the size of train beds neatly arranged in the large dormitory. This is a simple revolutionary tradition.

When you come to Tanhualin, the exquisitely decorated coffee shops and boutiques are a paradise for literature and art. If I graduated from high school, I would be able to spend most of the day shopping here. Maybe I am too old, or I have seen too many such stores in Qingdao, and I really don’t have much interest.

I’m curious about what it’s like to go to school in a scenic area. There are also primary schools in Qingdao Badaguan, Tianjin Fifth Avenue, and Guangzhou Shamian Scenic Area.

At noon, I ate some snacks listed in the guide on Liangdao Street. The takeaway I ordered in the morning came from Liangdao Street~ Making the guide in advance really greatly reduced the chance of making a mistake. Even the squid teppanyaki I had was superb. tasty!

Wandering and rushing to the next location: the Red Mansion. The places I passed by completely overturned my understanding of Wuhan. It turned out that it was the Wuhan I imagined: a modern city with top 10 GDP. This is the real Wuhan: civilian, affectionate, real and down-to-earth. After reflection, the urban area where my university is located (Huangdao) is too young, and we cannot say that cities with long histories like Changsha and Wuhan are too old.

The Red Building is the abbreviation of the Memorial Hall of the Wuchang Uprising of the 1911 Revolution. On October 10, 1911 (the lunar year of Xinhai), the Hubei revolutionaries, who had gathered under the banner of Sun Yat-sen's democratic revolutionary ideas, had been accumulating strength for a long time and were the first to bravely fire the "first shot" of the Xinhai Revolution and recover Wuchang in one fell swoop. The next day in this group establish Hubei Military Governor's Office of the Military Government of the Republic of China , announcing the abolition of the Qing Dynasty's Xuantong reign title and establishing Republic of China . Soon after, one of the leaders of the Xinhai Revolution Huang Xing He rushed to Wuchang and served as the wartime commander-in-chief of the revolutionary army, leading the heroic and tragic resistance against the Qing army heading south. Battle of Yangxia . The Wuchang Uprising won a nationwide response, and the Qing Dynasty's rule of more than 260 years suddenly collapsed, and the feudal monarchy of more than 2,000 years came to an end. Wuchang was therefore known as the "first uprising district" and the Red Building was revered as the "gateway to the Republic of China." (From Baidu)

The Red Building is adjacent to Yellow Crane Tower to the west, Snake Mountain to the north, and Shouyi Square to the south. On the south side of Shouyi Square is the Museum of the Revolution of 1911 (due to time constraints, we will visit it the next day). The sculptures in the square are inscribed with the spirit of Wuhan: Dare to be the first and pursue excellence.

Before coming to Wuhan, I had no idea that Wuhan would have so many attractions with historical backgrounds. When I was in middle school, I liked mathematics and geography, but I didn’t hate Chinese or even politics... The only one of the nine subjects I wasn’t interested in was history. The lack of historical knowledge and the confusion of historical views are the facts that I dare not face the most. I admire the erudition of that Tianjin history teacher, and I will carefully read every one of her posts on Moments. After visiting Beijing, Tianjin, Xi'an and this time Wuhan, I realized that one of the reasons for my poor history is that the environment I live in lacks a historical atmosphere. If I come out early to see these ancient cities, it may stimulate my interest in history. .

We walked along Wuluo Road towards the Yangtze River Bridge. The last time I saw the Yangtze River was at Chaotianmen in Chongqing. The Yangtze River was still as wide as ever. It was so wide that it took nearly an hour to walk across it. There will be rumbles under the bridge from time to time. These geniuses know that what passes under the bridge is not a light rail/subway, but a high-speed rail. The Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge opened to traffic in 1957. It was the first road-rail dual-use bridge built on the Yangtze River after the founding of the People's Republic of China. It is also known as the "First Bridge on the Yangtze River". On one end of the bridge is the Yellow Crane Tower and on the other end is the Qingchuan Pavilion.

The next day, I learned about Wuhan’s bridge culture at the museum. It is these bridges across the Yangtze River and Han River that connect the three towns of Wuhan.

It was almost dark when we got off the bridge. I wanted to experience the ferry I was most looking forward to. Ferry is a very common way of transportation in Wuhan, so let’s guess how much the ticket is - 1.3RMB! It’s cheaper than taking the bus! The whole journey takes about 20 minutes. The Huangdao-Qingdao ferry fare is enough for me to take the Wuhan ferry more than 20 times = =

The last stop today was Hubu Alley. The online reviews were very bad, so I just took a quick look around. It was indeed not as good as the Liangdao Street I went to in the morning. I tried Cai Linji, one of the most famous hot-dry noodle chains in Wuhan (I still can’t eat hot-dry noodles)

【day3】Revolution Museum of 1911->Made in Hanyang->Qingchuan Pavilion->Lihuangpi Road->Jiqing Street->Jianghan Road Pedestrian Street

My friend originally arrived in Wuhan last night, but missed his flight and changed his flight to this morning. It was already half past ten when he got here. Originally, we planned to go to one of the many breakfast restaurants at the entrance of the community, but we had no choice but to order takeout. Two people can eat a lot of variety. Wuhan’s pasta really suits the taste of northerners.

Today’s first stop: Museum of the Revolution of 1911. Having never been interested in museums, I visited the museum for two hours under the guidance of a friend. As soon as we entered the exhibition hall, the three-dimensional wall of humiliating and humiliating treaties at the door instantly solidified the atmosphere. It was depressing and heavy, pulling us back to the humiliating modern times.

In the scene of Sun Yat-sen going to Honolulu, you can see the young Sun Yat-sen standing on the bow of the ship, staring at the slowly rising sun in the distance. Sun Yat-sen's autobiography: "When I was thirteen years old, I went to Hawaii Island with my mother. I first saw the wonders of ships and the vastness of the sea. Naturally, I had the desire to learn from Western learning and the desire to limit the world. "

In order to revitalize China, major revolutionary groups have promoted revolutionary ideas. The firmness and bravery in the eyes of the revolutionaries can be seen in the prints.

We have long been familiar with the significance of the Revolution of 1911 in history textbooks. It ended China's feudal monarchy and ushered in a new era of democracy and republic. The revolutionary spirit behind this text is worth remembering and learning. "China is always well protected by the bravest among them." In this era, we do not need to fight for blood, but we still need to be brave. people.

Next we went to Hanyang Zao Art District, a holy place for art lovers. Baidu said that the abandoned industrial factory used in the art district was originally part of the Hanyang Arsenal and the 824 Factory during the Westernization Movement. Indeed, traces of the factory can be seen. The art district is not big, there are few tourists, and there are not a few open shops. The whole art district looks a little desolate in the cold weather.

The distance from Hanyangzao at the foot of Guishan Mountain to Qingchuan Pavilion is more than two kilometers, and we have to take a detour to get to the bus station, so we planned to ride shared bicycles. My cyclist’s hands were frozen by the temperature of 4 to 5 degrees above zero in Wuhan, but I was still happy. I really like riding a bicycle.

Qingchuan Pavilion and Yellow Crane Tower face each other across the river. The name is taken from the "Qingchuan Lili Hanyang Tree" (don't get it wrong~). Qingchuan Pavilion has red walls and gray tiles, which is beautiful and exquisite. There is also the Dayu Mythical Garden in the park, which tells the story of Dayu's flood control. The Iron Gate Pass in the middle of the road also belongs to the park.

On the way to Lihuangpi Road, we were hungry and bought the public security pot helmets on the roadside. Unexpectedly, they were so delicious!

The buildings on Lihuangpi Road are products left over from the concession era. Compared with Shamian in Guangzhou, which is also a legacy building from the concession, the pace of Lihuangpi Road is really much slower. The red ceremonial houses, the past in Hankou, and the characteristic buildings of the Republic of China are leisurely and quiet. All of them reflect the temperament of Hankou.

There is also a very unique vintage shop, and the lady who owns it is super gentle.

In the evening, we came to Jiqing Street, a snack street rumored to be popular among Wuhan locals. Lao Tongzhou bean curd is recognized as the most authentic bean curd on the Internet. It was my first time to eat bean curd and it was different from what I imagined. It was actually filled with glutinous rice, which was super fragrant! It’s not a bad idea to wait in line for so long~ Jiqing Street is famous for its stinky tofu, beef noodles, and soup dumplings...but I’ve basically eaten these snacks in Changsha. There are also many night market vendors outside the building, which somewhat detracts from the impression of Jiqing Street.

Not far from Jiqing Street is the Jianghan Road Pedestrian Street. The architecture is solemn and elegant and is known as the "Wuhan 20th Century Architecture Museum". The lights are bright, the roads are wide, the people are busy, and the business atmosphere is full. The former sites of major banks bear witness to the history here. Photography enthusiasts and Internet celebrity models gather here. This is a modern Wuhan.

I stumbled across a youth hostel, Ziruyi, on the pedestrian street. This is a youth hostel chain brand that is currently only available in big cities such as Beijing and Shanghai. Simple, convenient, smart, and exquisite are my first impressions of it. The staff are all young and energetic. The shop assistant answered our questions gently and patiently even though she knew that we had booked a youth hostel. . For a while, I felt regretful for not discovering this place in advance, but now that the epidemic broke out, I am glad that I lived in Wuchang District at the time.

I met two dogs, and passers-by came to watch and pet them. Erha enjoyed the feeling of being pampered by everyone, and suddenly fell to the ground while being petted by everyone. This move caused great disgust from the owner.

I bought cold skewers and Zhou Hei Ya and went back to the hostel to eat. It was my first time to eat Zhou Hei Ya. I really liked the sweet and spicy duck clavicle. I don’t know how some people can only taste the spiciness = =

【Day4】Wuhan University->Lingbo Gate Pier

I can finally go to the store for breakfast today~ The landlady recommended the fish noodles, which are really delicious!

Today I had to go to Wuhan University first, and it happened to be the second day of the postgraduate entrance examination. I was a little worried that the Wuhan University would not let me in, but not only did I go in, but the art gallery inside also held an exhibition. I never expected to spend the whole day visiting Wuhan University. I missed the archway at the main entrance of Wuhan University. I got off the car and it seemed I arrived at the west gate (can’t remember clearly), but I wasn’t worried at all. If I missed it, I could go back again hhh

First we came to the Wanlin Art Museum. The museum is holding a retrospective exhibition of Chu merchants and an exhibition of works of 1989 photography graduates. Outsiders can enter with their ID cards. Wuhan University holds different exhibitions every month, and you can watch them without leaving campus. This is a benefit for students from first-class universities. The museum also has its own public account. If you are interested, you can follow "Wanlin Art Museum of Wuhan University".

Wuhan University Administration Building .

After seeing the activity display board of the School of Journalism and Communication of Wuhan University, I couldn’t help but sigh that Wuhan University has such a strong humanistic atmosphere.

Secretly slipped into the School of Science building of Wuhan University. There seemed to be only two classrooms in the building, and the rest were teachers' offices.

Laozhaishe, a building from the Republic of China period, is also known as the Cherry Blossom Castle due to the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. The picture was taken on the roof of the dormitory~

The Wuhan University cafeteria actually has tofu skin!

Just outside the Lingbo Gate of Wuhan University is the East Lake (Wuhan’s city lake). I tried the internet celebrity Lingbo Gate Plank Road. The road is really narrow! There are also people jumping off the plank road to go swimming in the winter.

It started to rain. Bringing an umbrella is the most basic quality for travelers (I have to admit that I am still good at this). Next, I want to see the 18th Building of Luojia Mountain in Wuhan University, where Zhou Enlai, Chiang Kai-shek, Guo Moruo... and professors All professors in the hotel have stayed here at different times. Luojia Mountain once witnessed the Japanese army occupying the campus, and also witnessed the return of professors and scholars.

After going down the mountain, we came to the Wuhan University Archway, and night fell again.

[Write at the end]

More than 40 days ago, I spent more than 80 hours with Wuhan. If you ask me what makes me most unforgettable, it must be the warm and kind people here. After traveling for half a month, apart from my friends, I rarely communicated with strangers on the road. It was because of the language barrier in Guangzhou and Shenzhen (there were actually people speaking Cantonese asking me for directions at that time, it was so autistic==) Along the way north, the temperature in Changsha and Wuhan dropped sharply, and it rained half the time, which made me physically and mentally exhausted. The few people I met in Wuhan allowed me to see the kindness of people here. First of all, the hostess. The hostel is very warm and welcoming. She called me one day in advance to ask about my check-in plan. She also sent me directions to the hotel and surrounding attractions and restaurants on WeChat. When I arrived at the hotel, I found that the hostess was not there. There were snacks for guests on the table in the small living room of the hostel, and each person could receive a postcard independently. The most touching thing was that it rained on the last night. We went back to the youth hostel to pick up our luggage and rushed to the airport. The access control in the mailbox at the door of the unit was missing. Calling the landlord sister and trying to ring the doorbells of other residents had no results. The landlord sister was also worried about us, but she was not in Wuhan, but she immediately asked a friend to take a taxi to give us access control. On my last night in Wuhan, although it was raining, I felt warm inside. There are also Zhou Hei Ya’s shop assistants and the uncles at the breakfast shop...There are endless things to eat. The Wuhan people who are the most popular, the most smoky, and the best at eating are the best. Understand life.

I walked across the Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge, but I didn’t have time to climb the Yellow Crane Tower; I checked in at Liangdao Street, Jiqing Street, but I didn’t even have time to go to Wansongyuan, which I was most looking forward to eating, to eat Xia’s Casserole, Jinchu Soup, and Jinyan Beef Noodles. ;I have seen the mighty Yangtze River, but I haven’t had time to seriously appreciate the Liaoyan East Lake...

Living in Wuchang, I haven’t had time to visit Hankou and Hanyang. Who would have known that you would be enveloped by the virus more than forty days later. May you carry forward the fighting spirit of the Revolution of 1911 and carry forward the Wuhan spirit of daring to be the first to pursue excellence. May you be surrounded by cherry blossoms Healing happens when the days are bright, when the haze dissipates and the sun and the moon shine again, Wuhan is different every day!