Hubei | Wuhan | Qingchuan Pavilion | Yangtze River Bridge

Qingchuan Pavilion, also known as Qingchuan Tower, is located in Hanyang District, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, situated on Yugongji at the eastern foot of Turtle Mountain on the north bank of the Yangtze River, facing the Han River to the north and the Yangtze River to the east, and facing the Yellow Crane Tower across the river, each complementing the other; it was first built during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty, added by Fan Zhizhen, the prefect of Hanyang, when he repaired Xue Yuji's palace (Yu Wang Temple), and was rebuilt in 1984, named after the verse 'Qingchuan Li Li Hanyang Tree, Fragrant Grass Qi Qi Yingwu Zhou' by Tang Dynasty poet Cui Hao, known as 'Three Chu Scenic Spots', and is known as 'Wuhan's Three Famous Scenic Spots' along with the Yellow Crane Tower and the Ancient Qin Platform, and is known as 'The First Tower of Chu Sky'. The total area of Qingchuan Pavilion is 386 square meters, the main body is a reinforced concrete imitation wood structure, 17.5 meters high, the doors and windows are made of glass and metal parts, decorated with traditional crafts. The Qingchuan Pavilion is divided into two floors, fully reflecting the majestic style of the Chu people 'building platforms according to the mountain, building pavilions on the platform', rich in the strong atmosphere of Chu culture. In 2002, the Qingchuan Pavilion Scenic Area, including the Qingchuan Pavilion, was approved as a national AAA tourist scenic area. ⛰【Scenic Spot Guide】 📍Detailed address: Qingchuan Pavilion Qingchuan Pavilion is located in Hanyang District, Wuhan City, Hubei Province 🚗Traffic strategy: Jijiazui Ferry! However, you have to walk a distance, it is recommended to take a taxi to Turtle Mountain 🕙Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 💰Ticket price: None, need to make an appointment in advance 🌟Highlights: Qingchuan Pavilion fully reflects the majestic style of the Chu people 'building platforms according to the mountain, building pavilions on the platform'. The two-story flying eaves and four-cornered copper bells ring in the wind; the dragon-shaped decorations at both ends of the ridge curl in the air, lively and spirited; the white powder walls, grey tube tiles; the two-story corridors, red-painted round columns; the bucket arch beam frames, painted all over, are also rich in the strong atmosphere of Chu culture. The decoration on the roof ridge uses the 'fish dragon kiss' different from the northern architecture, which not only has the meaning of warding off evil, but also shows the folk customs of the southern water town. 📌Small Tips: If you like to take pictures, remember to wear red or bright clothes, it's very photogenic! Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge! Experience the 2 yuan ferry! Very cost-effective!