Considered to be the largest tourist attraction for picturesque scenery East Lake Scenic Area in Wuhan also contains the biggest lake inside a city area in China. It is situated on the Yangtze River’s Southern Bank. The setting spans an extent of almost 87 sq.km. There are many brooks that flow through the vicinity and ponds and it is also known as the lake with ninety-nine bays due to these various waterways.
The East Lake Scenic Area comprises of a number of picturesque settings in the region. Among them, the most famous are Luohong Hills, Tingtao which means “Listening to swelling Waves”, Luoyan which means “Chasing Wild Goose”, Chuidi synonymous with playing a flute, Millstone Hill also known as Mo Hill and Baima or the White Horse. Even amongst them, the two that are considered to be the most picturesque are Mo Hill and Tingtao and they are also open for the public to visit.
There is a poetry reciting locale dedicated to Qu Yuan, a memorable poet of the country. There are also many of his works displayed at this point.
In addition a botanical garden showcases as many as 360 varieties of plants with flowering trees that are in bloom throughout the year. The cherry blossoms in bloom in the summer are a real sight to behold. The plum bloom garden is regarded as the best in the whole world.
In addition to all these it is also a place to explore culture and heritage and a quarter where visitors can spot hundreds of bird species. The Ocean Park here is regarded as the largest bathing spot with beach sand that is located within the country. In addition there are a wide variety of recreational activities that can be enjoyed here. For the curious explorer it is not only a place to go see the sights but also a place to enjoy local delicacies, teas, and wines.
One of the best times to visit this spot is around the months of September, October, March and April. There are plenty of Wuhan accommodation options for tourists. Citadines Zhuankou Wuhan provides one of the most stylish and comfortable accommodation in Wuhan for any traveller.
