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| Wuhan Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Novotel Wuhan Novotel Wuhan Wuhan, the "Homeland of White Clouds and Yellow Crane", is composed of three parts: Hankou, Hanyang and Wuchang. Not many people go out of their way to get to Wuhan, one of China’s largest cities, but a lot of people pass through the place since it is the terminus of the Yangtze Ferries from Chongqing. Wuhan is now enjoying a boom in foreign and local investment that may help it match up with the sparkling cosmopolitan citadels of Nanjing and Shanghai. However, there are many scenic spots and historical sites in Wuhan to visit, including the European-style buildings remained along the Yanjiang Dadao, the 1,700 years old Yellow Crane Tower, one of the three famous towers in South China, the East Lake whose natural beauty rivals that of the West Lake in Hangzhou; the TV Towers on Tortois Hill are known as the highest mast of Asia; the ancient Guiyuan Temple, and the modern International Amusement Park. _________Sights Edit This [Add Sight] Yellow crane tower Edit This Huanghelou (Yellow Crane Tower), located near the southern end of the Yangtze River Bridge in Wuhan, is one of China's most famous towers. The tower inspired many ancient poets and artists. Following is one example, written by Li Bai during the Tang Dynasty: My old friend Bids farewell to me In the west at Yellow Crane Tower. Amid April's mist and flowers He goes down to Yang-jou. The distant image Of his lonely sail Disappears in blue emptiness, And all I see Is the Long more.. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] email: tutta@wuhantime.com Guiyuan Temple(Temple of Original Purity) Edit This Guiyuan Temple(Temple of Original Purity), situated on Cuiwei Street, is one of the four biggest temples for Buddhist meditation in Hubei as well as an important Buddhist temple in China. First built in the early Qing dynasty (1644-1911) by two monks named Baiguang and Zhufeng on the base of Sunflower Garden owned by a poet, the temple got its name form Buddhist chants: "With purity kept in mind, one has the thoroughfare everywhere." Guiyuan Temple has survived through more than 300 hundred years of repeated cycles of prosperity and decline, above all else, it is always more.. type: Churches and Cathedrals World66 rating: [rate it] openings: 8:30 - 17:00 tel: 86-27-84841367 Daxiongbaodian Hall Edit This It is the main hall of the temple. Statue of Sakyamuni, who preached Buddhism for 45 years as the founder of Buddhism, is enshrined in this hall. On his right is a statue of Mahakasyapa, one of the ten disciples of Sakyamuni. It is said that he was of eminent virtue and was reckoned to be the first patriarch. After Sakyamuni died he continued his career. On the left is a statue of Ananda. Also one of the ten disciples of Sakyamuni, Ananda was the master of hearing and memory and was reckoned to be the second patriarch. He followed Sakyamuni for more than 20 years and is said to more.. type: Churches and Cathedrals World66 rating: [rate it] Arhat Hall Edit This First built in 1850AD during the reign of Emperor Daoguang of the Qing dynasty, the hall is the most characteristic building of the Temple with its constructional layout being in the four-in-one-square shape. In the Arhat Hall are five hundred statues of the disciples Buddha sculpted by two artists between 1822 and 1831. Sitting, standing or reclining, in anger, sadness or delight, they stimulate people's imagination. The 500 arhats are now the best-preserved and very high artistic-valued group carvings in China. type: Churches and Cathedrals World66 rating: [rate it] Sutra Collection Pavilion Edit This Built in 1696AD during the reign of Emperor Kangxi in the Qing dynasty, this structure is an indicative building in the temple for collecting Buddhist scriptures and art treasure. In this hall, a statue of Sakyamuni carved from a single block of white jade is most attractive. The statue, harmonizing well with the tranquility of the chambers and pavilions, companying with the incense smoke filtering through the sky, gives the temple a majestic magic. Besides, over 7000 Buddhist sutras and sutras from Japan, India, Burma, Thailand, etc are all stored in this hall. type: Churches and Cathedrals World66 rating: [rate it] Heptachord Terrace Edit This Heptachord Terrace, also named Boya Terrace, is located on the bank of Moon Lake, western foot of Tortoise Hill in Hanyang district. Story goes that Yu Boya used to be a famous musician in Chu kingdom during the Spring and Autumn Period (770 - 476 B.C.). Although good at musical instrument, he was always depressed for few people can keenly comprehended his music. One day, on his way back to his country after a diplomatic mission, he was blocked here by a sudden heavy rain. When it cleared up, Yu Boya played a piece of music. Zhong Ziqi, a woodcutter, understood more.. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.synotrip.com address: www.wuhantime.com Chairman Mao's Villa Edit This A retreat house for Chairman Mao. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.synotrip.com _______Practical Information Edit This [Add Practical address] Tongji Medical University Hospitals Edit This i This is known as one of the best hospitals in Wuhan. type: Health and Safety World66 rating: [rate it] tel: (027)85807711 url: www.synotrip.com address: #1095 Construction Avenue, Hankou |