【Hubei Wuhan City～Main Attractions of Mount She and Relics of Yue Fei】

⛰【Attraction Guide】 Mount She is a famous historical mountain in Wuchang District, Wuhan City, located on the south bank of the Yangtze River, facing Turtle Mountain in Hanyang across the river, forming a magnificent landscape of "turtle and snake locking the river." Here is a detailed introduction to Mount She: ### **Geographical Location** Mount She is located on the south bank of the Yangtze River in Wuchang District, stretching from the Wuchang Bridgehead of the Yangtze River Bridge in the west to the Great East Gate in the east, with a length of about 2 kilometers. Together with Turtle Mountain in Hanyang and Mount Hong in Wuchang, it is known as the three famous mountains of Wuhan. It enjoys a superior geographical location and is one of the landmarks of Wuhan's urban culture. ### **Historical and Cultural Significance** - **Origin of the name:** The mountain is named "She" because it is long and winding like a snake. It was called "Huanggu Mountain" or "Huanghe Mountain" in ancient times. - **Historical significance:** It has been a strategic location since the Three Kingdoms period, and many literati and poets have left poems here. Cui Hao's "The old man has already ridden the yellow crane to go, and the yellow crane building is empty" and Li Bai's "The jade flute is played in the Yellow Crane Building, and the plum blossoms fall in May in the River City" are all derived from here. - **Modern history:** At the foot of Mount She, there is the former site of the Wuchang Uprising Military Government of the Xinhai Revolution (Red Building), which is an important witness to the modern revolution. ### **Main Attractions** 1. **Yellow Crane Tower** - One of the three famous towers in the south of the Yangtze River, originally built in the Three Kingdoms period, repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt, the current building was rebuilt in 1985. Climbing the tower, you can overlook the Yangtze River and the panoramic view of the three towns of Wuhan. - Features: The tower displays models of Yellow Crane Tower from different dynasties and steles with poems and inscriptions, with a strong cultural atmosphere. 2. **Shengxiang Pagoda** - A white pagoda from the Yuan Dynasty, one of the oldest buildings in Wuhan, which was once a lighthouse for the Yangtze River. 3. **Yue Fei Pavilion** - Built in memory of Yue Fei, a famous anti-Jin general of the Southern Song Dynasty. The pavilion houses a statue of Yue Fei and an introduction to his life and achievements. 4. **Changchun Temple** - A famous Taoist temple, originally built in the Yuan Dynasty, known for its ancient architecture and Taoist culture. 5. **Shouyi Park** - A park themed on the Xinhai Revolution, with historical relics such as the Sun Yat-sen Memorial. ### **Cultural Significance** - **Poetry and inscription culture:** Mount She has become an important image of Chinese poetry and inscription due to the Yellow Crane Tower, and is known as the "Cultural Mountain." - **City symbol:** Together with Turtle Mountain, it guards the Yangtze River and is a typical representative of the "River City" characteristics of Wuhan. - **Religious diversity:** It integrates various cultures such as Taoism (Changchun Temple) and Buddhism (Shengxiang Pagoda). ### **Travel Tips** - **Transportation:** Take subway line 4 to "Shouyi Road" station, or bus to "Yellow Crane Tower" station. If you are driving, you can park in the Yellow Crane Tower parking lot. - **Tickets:** 70 yuan/person for Yellow Crane Tower, and most other attractions are free. - **Best time to visit:** Spring and autumn (March-May, September-November), when the weather is pleasant and suitable for climbing and enjoying the view. - **Nearby attractions:** Yangtze River Bridge, Hubu Alley Food Street, Wuchang Uprising Memorial. Mount She not only carries the millennium cultural heritage of Wuhan, but also serves as a model of the integration of nature and culture. Climbing Mount She, you can feel the weight of history and enjoy the scenery of the River City. It is an essential attraction for your trip to Wuhan.