Strolling through the River City, the Yangtze River like a painting—a concerto of natural and cultural river views

When you come to Wuhu, if you don’t take a walk in Binjiang Park, you haven’t truly experienced the charm of this "River City." Passing through the city blocks and stepping onto the historical corridor along the riverbank, the magnificent river scenery unfolds without reservation. Here, the Yangtze River reveals its gentle yet majestic side. The river is wide, the water a muddy yellow, with cargo ships and passenger boats shuttling back and forth, sounding low whistles as they carve long ripples across the surface. The scenery on the opposite bank appears somewhat hazy in the mist, adding a poetic touch to the river view. Walking slowly along the tidy waterfront trail, the river breeze brushes your face, and you encounter the Zhongjiang Tower. It stands proudly at the confluence of the Qingyi River and the Yangtze River, its brick and stone structure having withstood over four centuries of wind and rain, long since becoming one with this land and water. Ancient people built the tower to control the water flow and guide ships. Today, though it no longer serves its original purpose, it has become an indispensable landmark of Wuhu, a connection point between past and present, watching day and night over the meeting and rushing of the two rivers. The old Wuhu Customs House’s vermilion clock tower stands like a silent elder, witnessing the century-long vicissitudes of Wuhu as the foremost of the "Four Great Rice Markets." Alongside it, a row of Western-style buildings including the former British Consulate quietly tell the story of the forced opening of the port for trade. History here is not a heavy textbook but transforms into the tangible reality of every brick and tile before your eyes, intertwined with the roaring waves of the Yangtze behind. A visit to Binjiang Park feels like a dialogue with the soul of the city. It is not just a park; it is Wuhu’s living room, a corridor of history, and a poetic dwelling place for its citizens. Here, you can hear the breath of the Yangtze, feel the pulse of the times, and find inner peace. If you come to Wuhu, be sure to set aside two hours for Binjiang Park. Do nothing but walk along the riverbank, feel the river breeze, watch the sunset, and step into this flowing painting with the Yangtze as its scroll and history as its ink—you will then understand the charm of this River City.