Located in the very center of China, and known as one of China's "Three Furnaces" because of the incredible heat pervading in the summer months, Wuhan is a HUGE metropolis, divided into three separate districts, each the size of a small city in itself.

Wuhan is also an important domestic and foreign commercial port for central China. With the development of the Yangtze Valley, Wuhan is becoming increasingly important both in domestic and international terms.

Location: Situated at the confluence of the Yangtze River and its greatest branch, the Hanjiang, Wuhan (population 8 million), the provincial capital of Hubei.

History: Wuhan was one of the most politically crucial spots in the nation, when the Guomintang moved the capital here from Guangzhou in 1927. After the foundation of the People's Republic of China, Wuhan was directly under the control of the Central Government and under provincial control by 1954.

Chinese Net Friends' Discoveries:
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On the way from Hankou to Xinzhou, in Luoyang Town, there are plenty of rape flowers in March!
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There are many snack stands in Hubu Lane(Hubu Xiang) worth recommending to the tourists. I am still lingering on the taste of the juicy baozi(Tangbao), noodles and wine. And never ignore the Wuhan Duck Neck! Hubei people are very considerate and enthusiastic.
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To tell the truth, I don't like Wuhan very much, but I can't ignore its highlights: the potato cake in Beihu, the beef noodles on Taibei Road, the hot pots between Sanyang Road and Siwei Road, the barbecue on Ao'men Road near Xianggang Road¡­

Climate:
The four seasons in Wuhan are clearly marked, with extreme temperatures dominating both summer and winter here.

The summer here is almost unbearable. Wuhan is one of China's "Three Furnaces" (the other two being Nanjing and Chongqing), with an intensely hot and dry heat and temperatures averaging about 32 degrees Centigrade in June, July and August. The heat also feels like it will last for eternity, with spells lasting for weeks on end and little difference in temperature between day and night. Although rainfall is fairly high at this time, it provides little respite from the city heat.

The winter here is also pretty unpleasant with minimum temperatures in January and February of 1 or 2 degrees Centigrade.

The best time to visit this "furnace" is autumn, when temperatures are much more manageable and there is less rainfall than at other times of the year.