Hong Kong to Wuhan Flights

Wuhan is the capital of the Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China. This ninth most populous city is an important commercial cultural, financial, political, and educational center of Central China. Historically a conglomeration of the cities of Hankou, Hanyang, and Wuchang, Wuhan has played a pivotal role in the formation of modern China, Strategically located at the confluence of the Yangtze River, Wuhan has become a thoroughfare for transportation and shipping. Commonly referred to as’ the City with a hundred lakes’, or ‘the state Garden City of China’, Wuhan’s Cherry Blossom Festivals, Hubei-style cuisines, and jade sculptures surely make it your next holiday destination.

Tip: March to April (spring) and September to October (autumn) are the best times to visit Wuhan summers can be quite hot. Most flower festivals and art exhibitions happen in spring that attracts a large crowd.

Getting to Wuhan

Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (IATA: Wuh

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is the main airport serving Wuhan city. It is the 14th busiest airport in Central China located in Huangpi District. The airport is 26 km away from the city center.  It takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes to cover the aerial distance of 940 km between Wuhan Airport and Hong Kong. The airport offers three states of the art passenger terminals with world-class facilities and is well-connected to Wuhan City areas via airport express, shuttle bus, car rental, and taxi.

Several airlines operate on this route for domestic and international travelers. For a direct flight from Hong Kong via Hong Kong International Airport (IATA: HKG), glance through flights offered by Air China, China Southern Airlines, Dragon Air. To find a cheap flight to Wuhan from Hong Kong, look for the connecting flights offered by

 

Scoot, China Eastern and Xiamen Airlines among others. Take a train, bus, or taxi or car rental from the airport to reach the main Downtown area.

Tip: Passengers from 53 countries on their way to a third country can enter China through Wuhan airport without a Chinese visa for 144 hours.

Take in the sights of the city

No matter whether you come to Wuhan to do an in-depth exploration of the historical and cultural sights of this river-side city or take a Yangtze River cruise, Wuhan has lots to offer its travelers.

Yellow Crane Tower: No trip to Wuhan is complete without climbing up the five-storied landmark to get a bird’s eye view of the Yangtze River, the famed bridge over the river, and the city around. Once a military watchtower, it is now a culturally significant attraction. 

Hubei Provincial Museum: Located in Wuchang district, this museum, is a history lover’s delight. This three-part museum has exhibition halls containing a huge collection of cultural relics like musical instruments, jade vessels, and ceramics that are valued like national treasures.

Guiyuan Temple: Built by the Qing dynasty, this important Buddhist Temple is one of the four biggest temples in Hubei Province. Famous for its spectacular architecture, sculpture, and its rich collection of Buddhist doctrine, its tranquil atmosphere creates the perfect site for meditation.

Shopping and Local Transport in Wuhan

The commercial markets of Wuhan are well known throughout China. Flourishing with supermarkets, shopping streets, and shopping malls, travelers are bound to have wonderful travel experiences. Hankou district of Wuhan is often called the ’shopping paradise’. Han Zheng Street has dazzling stores selling local products that can be taken as souvenirs for relatives and friends. If you’re looking for local delicacies and clothes, the Hanjiang Walking Street provides a glimpse into Chinese ethnicity. Cultural Street in Xianggang Lu has a large antique market with stores selling curios, Chinese folk artwork, paintings, jade, and calligraphy, offering a sea of choices. Noisy and full of life, the night markets of Wuhan sell everything from trendy clothes, accessories, furniture, food, and all your daily needs.

Wuhan has a well-developed local transportation system. Public buses are the cheapest way to go around the city. Subway, taxi, ferry, Light rail, metro, or bicycle some of the convenient ways to reach your destination. All major transport hubs are inter-connected via nine metro lines in Wuhan. If you need to cross the Yangtze river between Zhonghua Lu Dock and Wuhan Guan Dock, riding a ferry is the best option.

Tip: Compare the quality and prices of things you buy in the local markets. The bulk purchase has attractive discounts. Signs in metros are bilingual and there is an English option for purchasing an electronic ticket for the metro.

The best areas for accommodation in Wuhan

From budget to luxury, Wuhan has some of the best places to stay for both business and leisure travelers. Hotels near Zhongshan Park Station on Metro Line 2 is good for shopping. Reasonably priced accommodations are available near the Yellow Crane Tower area. Pamper yourself in the lap of luxury in the 5-star hotels situated in the Hongshan District of Wuhan.

Tip: If you want to stay near night clubs and cafes, staying in the hotels located in Han Street Walking Plaza and New Wanda Shopping Mall is a good idea.

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