Yellow Crane Tower Travel Guide

Step into the Yellow Crane Tower Scenic Area, and feel the weight of history carried by the breeze as it gently brushes your face. Look up, and the Yellow Crane Tower, like a wise sage who has experienced the vicissitudes of life, stands quietly on top of Snake Mountain. Inside the tower, murals, poems, and cultural relics abound, each detail telling stories of the past. Ascend to the top floor, lean on the railing, and gaze into the distance. The Yangtze River winds like a giant dragon, and the bustling scene of the three towns of Wuhan unfolds before your eyes. At this moment, it's as if I've traveled through time, experiencing the grandeur and magnificence of this "Number One Tower Under Heaven" alongside the ancients, my heart filled with awe and emotion. 1. Preparation • Ticket Information: Daytime tickets are CNY 70 for adults and CNY 35 for students/seniors; nighttime tickets are CNY 120 for adults and CNY 70 for students. You can search for the "Yellow Crane Tower Tickets" mini-program or follow the official Yellow Crane Tower public account to book tickets. • Opening Hours: Daytime hours are 8:30 am to 6:00 pm, and nighttime hours are 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. • Visit Time: For the best photos, it is recommended to enter the park after 3:00 pm, when the light is backlit, making both portraits and landscapes look great. 2. Transportation • Subway: Take Subway Line 5 directly to Simenkou Yellow Crane Tower Station. Exit from Exit A and walk about 10 minutes to the West Gate. • Bus: Take bus No. 10, 61, 64, etc., and get off at Yellow Crane Tower Station. • Taxi: Tell the driver to go to the West Gate of Yellow Crane Tower. However, as the West Gate is next to the expressway, cars usually stop under the bridge at Jiefang Road Bus Station, and you need to walk up the bridge. 3. Tour Route • West Gate Entry - South Gate Exit: Entering from the West Gate, you can directly photograph the front of the Yellow Crane Tower. Visit each floor as you ascend the tower. The first floor has murals, and the top floor offers a panoramic view of the three towns of Wuhan. Afterward, head to the Millennium Bell, where you can ring the bell and pray for good luck. Then, check in at Baiyun Pavilion and Yuefei Square, and finally exit from the South Gate, taking photos in front of the "Number One Tower Under Heaven" archway. • East Gate Entry - West Gate Exit: Entering from the East Gate, first visit Yuefei Square, then walk down the hill towards Ziwei Garden, enter Luomeixuan, and then go to Goose Pond and Poem Stele Corridor. Afterward, check in at Gebiting Pavilion, Cui Hao's Poem Inscription Relief, the Millennium Bell, and the Ancient Copper Roof. Finally, head to the main building of the Yellow Crane Tower and exit from the West Gate. 4. Photo Spots • Front of Yellow Crane Tower: At the West Gate entrance, the sunlight is backlit after 3:00 pm, resulting in good photos. • Top Floor of Yellow Crane Tower: Overlooking the three towns of Wuhan, with the Yangtze River and the Yangtze River Bridge as the backdrop, the view is stunning. • On the Yangtze River Bridge: Take panoramic photos of the Yellow Crane Tower from the bridge, especially at night when the lights are on, for excellent photo opportunities. • Yellow Crane Tower Night View: When the lights of the Yellow Crane Tower are on at night, take photos from a distance on the Simenkou overpass or from the street below for an atmospheric feel. 5. Nearby Food • Hubu Alley: Within walking distance from the West Gate or South Gate, you can find various authentic Wuhan delicacies such as hot dry noodles, shaomai, and fried dumplings. • Dacheng Road: Here you can find delicacies such as Xiaoqiu dumplings, Laohan Kou heavy oil shaomai, and Li Ji fresh fish soup noodles.