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Wuhan, China

Wuhan is the capital of Hubei, China. With a population of 13,861,900, it is the most populous city in Hubei and the seventh-most-populous city in China.

Type CityPopulation 13,861,900

Why go

  • Capital of Hubei, China.
  • Served by Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH).

History

Wuhan is the capital of Hubei, China. With a population of 13,861,900, it is the most populous city in Hubei and the seventh-most-populous city in China. It is also one of China's nine national central cities.

Where to stay

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No. 332 Guanshan Ave, Wuhan, Hubei, China, 430074 · ihg.com
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No, 2 Fenghuang Rd, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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G3X9+X3P, Caidian District, Wuhan, Hubei, China, 430199
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902 Gao Xin Da Dao, Dong Xi Hu Qu, Wuhan, Hubei, China, 430081
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No.208 Cai Dian Street, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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155 Hanyang Ave, Caidian District, Wuhan, Hubei, China, 430100
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G3FM+V94, Zhangjiadu, 大集乡 Caidian District, Wuhan, Hubei, China, 430113
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China, 6, Caidian District, CN 湖北省 武汉市正东方向60米 邮政编码: 430199
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China, Hubei, Wuhan, 劳保里29号 邮政编码: 430000
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H2JJ+2FJ, Hanyang Ave, Caidian District, Wuhan, Hubei, China, 430199
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8 Gongnong Rd, Dong Xi Hu Qu, Wuhan, Hubei, China, 430199
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H328+MR5 Houguan Lake Wetland Park, Near, Wuxian S Rd, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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H2GR+6F3, Hanyang Ave, Caidian District, Wuhan, Hubei, China, 430199
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China, Hubei Wuhan, 蔡甸区莲花湖大道名流仕家 邮政编码: 430000
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China, Hubei, Wuhan, Lianhuahu Avenue 邮政编码: 430000
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H2QG+MRR, Caijiang Rd, Caidian District, Wuhan, Hubei, China, 430199
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186 Caidian Ave, 186, Caidian District, Wuhan, Hubei, China, 430101
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101 Hanyang Ave, Caidian District, Wuhan, Hubei, China, 430199
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1 Fenghuang Rd, 洪山区 Wuhan, Hubei, China, 430000
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H2GV+P6F, Gongnong Rd, Caidian District, Wuhan, Hubei, China, 430199
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H2MG+8HF, Wenxing Rd, Caidian District, Wuhan, Hubei, China, 430199
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Restaurants & places to go

Ice Cream, Bubble Tea, Fast Food · 中国连锁冰淇淋与茶饮品牌,提供高性价比的现制饮品 Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, air conditioning
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway
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Burger, Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, delivery
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Swedish, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, delivery
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway, delivery
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, delivery
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, delivery
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
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Chinese, Hot Pot, Restaurant · Chinese/Hot Pot restaurant
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: delivery, air conditioning
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Noodle, Regional, Chinese, Restaurant · Noodle/Regional restaurant
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
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Cafe · cafe
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Airports

Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) 30 km to the centre
Wuhan (Huangpi), 42, CN — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 30 airlines (China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Shenzhen Airlines…) · direct flights to 66 destinations incl. Kunming, Xiamen, Chengdu, Nanning, Chongqing… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 30 airlines, 66 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Wuhan Hannan Municipal Airport (WHN) 35 km to the centre
Wuhan (Hannan), 42, CN — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Xiantao General Airport 45 km to the centre
Jingzhou (Xiantao), 42, CN
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Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: WUH has direct flights to 66 destinations on 30 airlines (incl. Kunming, Xiamen, Chengdu, Nanning, Chongqing…).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Wuhan, China. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Charter · Gulfstream, Global, BBJ · China's largest business-jet operator.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.