Yellow Crane Tower Park黄鹤楼公园
The Yellow Crane Tower — destroyed and rebuilt many times since 223 CE, most recently in 1985 on a hill overlooking the Yangtze — is Wuhan's symbol and the subject of China's most famous farewell poem. The five-story reconstruction offers panoramas over the river and the first Yangtze bridge.
Wuhan · Visitor Guide2026-10-18
Quick Answer
Is Yellow Crane Tower Park worth visiting?
Wuhan's symbol on Snake Hill: the fifth-generation Yellow Crane Tower overlooking the Yangtze and the 1957 bridge, with the poem of Cui Hao carved inside.
Quick facts
| Ticket | ¥70 (Apr-Oct) / ¥65 (Nov-Mar) |
|---|---|
| Hours | 08:30-17:00 (Apr-Oct) / 09:00-17:00 (Nov-Mar) |
| Recommended duration | 2 hours |
| Best time to visit | Sunset for the city view; evening light show |
| How to get there | Metro Line 5 to Simenkou, 10-min walk |
| English signage | good |
| Wheelchair accessible | Partial |
What to expect
The tower was a travelers' landmark for 1,700 years — poets Cui Hao and Li Bai wrote the verses every Chinese schoolchild memorizes. The current 51-meter version (1985) moved one kilometer to Snake Hill's higher ground, built of concrete in period style with yellow-glazed tiles.
Each floor is a small exhibition on the tower's history and poems; the top floor opens to a 360-degree view over the Yangtze, the 'first bridge' and Wuhan's three towns. The surrounding park includes the Mao Zedong pavilion and a bronze of the crane.
How to get there
Metro Line 5 to Simenkou station, Exit C, then a 10-minute walk up Snake Hill; the tower faces the Yangtze bridge.
Best photo spots
- Top-floor panorama over the Yangtze and bridge
- The tower exterior at sunset from the west lawn
- The Mao Zedong poem pavilion
Tips
- Evening light-show tickets (select nights) are separate from day entry — book ahead
- Pair with Hubu Alley breakfast at the foot of the hill
Frequently asked questions
Is the tower the original?
No — the original was destroyed and rebuilt many times; the current tower dates to 1985 and stands about 1 km from the historic site, higher on Snake Hill.
What does the ticket include?
The park, the tower and its exhibitions; a separate ticket covers the evening light show on show nights.
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