Wuhan outdoor tourism

Wuhan Garden Expo Park is a large-scale park integrating garden art exhibition, ecological leisure and cultural entertainment, located in Dongxihu District of Wuhan City. Surrounding areas are rich in natural landscapes and cultural attractions, which are good places for outdoor play. Here are some treasure attractions suitable for outdoor play:

Gold and silver lake Wetland Park: Located in the northwest of Wuhan Garden Expo Park, it is a comprehensive park integrating wetland protection, eco-tourism and popular science education. There are abundant aquatic plants and bird resources here, which is a good place for bird watching and photography. At the same time, there are hydrophilic platforms, walkways and other facilities in the park, which are suitable for families to play.

Wuhan Botanical Garden: Located in the northeast of the Garden Expo Park, it has rich plant species and beautiful natural landscape. There are many characteristic parks here, such as tropical plants area, medicinal plants area, flower exhibition area, etc. You can get close to all kinds of plants and learn about them. In addition, the botanical garden also has natural landscapes such as lakes and hills, which is a good place for hiking and picnicking.

Hankou River Beach: Located in the southeast of Garden Expo Park, it is a famous river beach park in Wuhan. There are wide riverside trails, tree-lined leisure areas and rich cultural facilities, such as music fountains and sculpture art. In Hankou River Beach, visitors can enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Yangtze River and feel the unique charm of Wuhan.

Wuhan Science and Technology Museum: Located in the southwest of Garden Expo Park, it is a modern science and technology museum integrating popular science education, scientific and technological exchange and leisure and entertainment. There are several exhibition areas in the museum, covering astronomy, geography, biology, information technology and other fields. Through interactive experience and experimental demonstration, visitors can learn scientific knowledge during their play.

Wuhan Haichang Polar Ocean Park: Located in the south of the Garden Expo Park, it is a large indoor aquarium with the theme of polar marine life. There are polar bears, penguins, dolphins and other polar and marine animals, as well as wonderful animal performances, which make people feel like they are in a mysterious underwater world.

East Lake Scenic Area: Located to the east of Garden Expo Park, it is one of the most famous scenic spots in Wuhan. There are many scenic spots in the East Lake Scenic Area, such as Tingtao Scenic Area, Luoyan Scenic Area and Moshan Scenic Area, as well as leisure facilities such as greenways and bicycle lanes. Here, visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains and carry out outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling.

Wuhan Museum: Located in the west of Garden Expo Park, it is a comprehensive museum integrating collection, exhibition, research and education of historical relics. The museum has a rich collection of cultural relics, covering the history and culture of Wuhan and Hubei, and is a good place to learn about local history.

In a word, there are many treasure attractions around Wuhan Garden Expo Park, which are suitable for outdoor play. Whether you are enjoying natural scenery, experiencing popular science education or feeling local culture, you can never leave.

The three towns in Wuhan have a relatively large area, and there are many interesting places worth visiting. At present, the weather in Wuhan is also cool, which is a good season for going out to play. So which good places to play outdoors in Wu Hanyou? Let's take a look at it together!

Outdoor cycling

East Lake Greenway 1-the first choice for beginners

Cycling route: Liyuan-Jiunvdun-Beach Bath-Moshan Scenic Area

Riding distance: 12-16 kilometers (round trip)

Estimated time: 1 hour and 30 minutes

This route has chosen the section of the East Lake Greenway with the best scenery and the densest scenic spots, passing through five classic scenic spots, such as Huguang Overture, Jiunvdun, Lake Island, Goose-singing Yangchun and Drunk Sunset. The whole road is flat and the intensity is not great. All the scenic spots are post stations, with bicycle rental and convenience stores. You can watch the scenery while riding, which is especially suitable for families, parents and couples to ride together. It is also the first choice for beginners!

tips

This section of scenery is the best, but there are also the most tourists. When riding, you must consciously ride on the right, control the speed and pay attention to tourists and pedestrians.

East Lake Greenway 2-Ride a love track and give it to TA

Cycling route: Liyuan-Jiunvdun-Back Gate of Happy Valley-Baima Post Station-Baima Xundu-Tibet Middle School-Yejiawan-Jiunvdun (Return)

Riding distance: 16-20km (round trip)

Estimated time: 2 hours

After riding this route once, it will leave a "heart-shaped" track on the map, adding a touch of "romantic color" to this route. Many riders in Wuhan call it "love"

tips

Riding from Jiunvdun to Baima Station, the number of tourists on the road is much less than that on Huzhong Road. If you like, you can increase the riding speed a little, and the riding experience will be more free and relaxed.

Houguanhu Greenway-Enjoy the beautiful scenery and meet wild animals.

Cycling route: Bailianhu Square-Staff Sanatorium-Yangtze University-Bailianhu Square

Riding distance: 20km (around the lake)

Estimated time: 1-2 hours

This route concentrates the essence of Houguan Lake. Riding here, you can not only enjoy the charm of the surrounding beautiful scenery, but also meet nearly 100 species of waterfowl and woodbirds. There are also four provincial-level protected animals, namely South China Rabbit, Dog Badger, Pig Badger and Muntjac, just like a natural wildlife park.

tips

Compared with the East Lake Greenway, there are fewer tourists here. You can either choose a leisure ride that is completely relaxed and slightly sweaty, or you can do some intensive training riding and ride happily.

Jiangxia Greenway-Riding through Three Mountains

Cycling route: Qinglong Mountain Greenway-Baiyun Cave-Bafenshan Greenway

Riding distance: 20-40 kilometers

Estimated time: 3 hours and 30 minutes

The biggest feature of Jiangxia Greenway is the greenway around three mountains, which has been completely connected at present. This greenway twists and turns between Dahuashan, Qinglong Mountain and Bafenshan, integrating natural scenery such as pastoral, forest and mountains.

tips

Bafen Mountain is 272 meters above sea level. Because of its certain slope, the riding intensity increases a lot, which is challenging for ordinary citizens and suitable for riders who already have a certain riding foundation.

Gold and silver lake Greenway —— Eliminating fatigue in lakes and mountains.

Cycling route: gold and silver lake Wetland Park Gate-Huanhu Road-gold and silver lake Road-gold and silver lake Wetland Park Gate.

Riding distance: 20km

Estimated time: 3 hours and 30 minutes

Lotus pond, Metasequoia glyptostroboides forest, Yangliuhu dike ... Here you can see very rich wetland scenery along the way. When you are tired of riding, you can see the birds in the wetland park and walk freely in the forest, which is enough to unload your fatigue.

tips

This section of the line is flat all the way, and the intensity is self-adjusted according to the physical condition of the rider.

New red line-suitable for senior riders to challenge.

Cycling route: Wenjin Academy-memorial archway of Daoguanhe Scenic Area

Riding distance: 25km (one way)

Estimated time: 3-4 hours

Wenjin Academy is located at the southern foot of Confucius Mountain in the old street of Xinzhou District, with a history of more than 2,000 years. In 2015, it was restored and restored to its former glory. The Taoist River landscape area is a collection of mountains, water, temples and towers.

In one, the scenic spot consists of 72 peaks and a vast reservoir with blue waves and beautiful lakes and mountains.

tips

This section of the road has a lot of ups and downs and ramps, which is challenging and difficult, and is suitable for senior riders to challenge themselves.

Huangpi Line-You can experience the Sichuan-Tibet Line without leaving Wuhan.

Cycling route: Qianchuan Chengguan Grand Turntable-Dayi-Liji-Shipao Line-Mulan Mountain-Huota Line-Grand Turntable.

Riding distance: 102 kilometers

Estimated time: 3-4 hours

The whole route connects Mulan Mountain, Mulan Lake, Mulan Grassland and other famous scenic spots in huangpi district. The riding section of Mulan Mountain fluctuates greatly, with the cumulative climbing height exceeding 500 meters and the climbing road about 5.5 kilometers, so riders can fully experience the climbing process. The section of Shipao Line has slopes, bends and scenery, which is known as Huangpi's "Xiaochuan-Tibet Line". You can experience the feeling of the Sichuan-Tibet line without leaving Wuhan.

Outdoor flower viewing

I. Wuhan Botanical Garden

Flowering time: all year round.

Address: No.1 Lumo Road, Wuchang District, Wuhan

There are different flower exhibitions in the botanical garden every season, such as tulip exhibition in spring and rhododendron exhibition in the mountains, aquatic flower exhibition in summer, chrysanthemum rare exhibition in autumn and tropical orchid exhibition in winter. There are also various kinds of gardens in the garden: the Japanese courtyard is quiet and Philip Burkart, the European lawn is simple and tidy, and the bluestone path and gurgling water in the China garden.

Second, Wuhan River Beach

Flowering time: all year round.

Specific addresses: Hankou River Beach, Wuchang River Beach, Qingshan River Beach, Hanyang River Beach, etc.

Third, Jiefang Park

Flowering time: more in spring.

Specific flower species: cherry blossom, tulip, chrysanthemum, lotus, etc.

Fourth, Huabohui

Flowering time: all the year round

Specific flower species: tulip, cherry blossom, chrysanthemum, corn poppy, verbena, rose, etc.

Outdoor picking

Strawberry base along Yinbai Road

Key words: the park is large, with more than a dozen strawberry gardens!

This area of Yinbai Road can be said to be one of the gathering areas of strawberry orchards in Wuhan. There are strawberry orchards on both sides of the road, which are planted and operated by farmers themselves.

Come back to Strawberry Garden, Delicious Strawberry Garden, Li Bin Cream Strawberry Garden, Shuxin Strawberry Garden ... These familiar names, many of which come from this area. Farmers are more realistic, and the price follows the market, which is suitable for friends who are pursuing cost performance and simply picking strawberries ~

Tips: Try to go into the greenhouse when choosing, the strawberries inside will be bigger ~

Address: Yinbai Road, Dongxihu District, Wuhan

Hubei academy of agricultural sciences strawberry base

Keywords: the only strawberry picking base in the city

The area where strawberries are planted in Wuhan is very wide, but there are few in urban areas. The Huanong Strawberry Garden, Hugong Strawberry Garden and Nanhu Strawberry Garden introduced online are actually strawberry planting bases of the Provincial Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

There are more than a dozen sheds in the strawberry base of Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, which cover a wide area and are scattered, and can only be found by signboards.

The strawberry varieties here are mainly Hongxin and Jingyao, among which Jingyao strawberry is developed and cultivated by the Academy of Agricultural Sciences. The sweetness value is up, and the taste is like a piece of mellow chocolate in the mouth, which deserves to win the strawberry gold medal.

Address: Strawberry Picking Base of Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hongshan District, Wuhan

Xinzhou district-blue fruity fragrance

Address: Xieyuan Village, Xugu Street, Xinzhou District

Tel: 136 4722 7956

Huangpi district-Shepherd Boy Blueberry Garden

Address: Tongxingji Village Committee, Mulan Township, huangpi district

Tel: 027-87287655

Jiangxia District-Chu Yang Guole Town

Address: Wulongquan Street, Jiangxia District

Tel: 13554324151

Play items: blueberry picking, shrimp fishing and farmhouse music.

Caidian district-Xingguang Ecological Park

Address: Xinji Village, caidian district

Tel: 15377517008

Jing xiu da di ecological garden

Venue: Jingxiu Dadi Ecological Park, Songlin Village, Yuxian Town, caidian district

Distance: About 1 hour from downtown by car.

Tel: 15007144622

Jiangxia District-Xiaowan Grape

Address:

Base 1- Xiaowan Vineyard, Laoqi Village, Zhengdian Street, Jiangxia District, Wuhan

Base 2- Xiaowan Vineyard, Zhaoguang Village (Tianzishan Avenue), Zhifang Street, Jiangxia District

Distance: It's about 1 hour and 20 minutes from downtown by car.

Picking time: June-September (picking varieties shall be subject to actual conditions).

Picking varieties: Xiahei, Zuixianxiang, Yongyou, Golden Finger, Sunshine Rose, Bianchou, Red Earth (the picking varieties are subject to reality, and you can consult in advance before going out).

Consultation method: 18062008599

Outdoor mountaineering

Hiking is a very common outdoor sport. Hiking is not only very simple, but also does not require much skill and equipment. Which places in Wuhan are very suitable for hiking? The following four scenic spots are all suitable for hiking!

1. Dahuashan

Address: Dahuashan Station

Admission: Free.

Time consumption: about 1 hour.

Transportation:

① Self-driving navigation "Dahuashan Station" (free parking)

② Take Metro Line 7 to Tan Xinpei Park, exit J2 and ride or walk to Dahuashan Station on Jiangxia Avenue.

③ Take 903 to Dahuashan Station on Jiangxia Avenue or take 926/J3 to Dahuashan Greenway Station.

Tips：

There is no toilet on the mountain, and the nearest toilet is in Dahuashan Post Station.

(2) It is recommended to bring your own drinking water and dry food. There are no shops on the mountain.

(3) wear light clothes and sports shoes, and do a good job of sun protection; You can carry some anti-mosquito drugs.

2. Bafenshan

Address: Bafenshan-Parking Lot

Admission: Free.

Time-consuming: it takes 0.5H to walk from the parking lot to the top of the mountain, and it takes about 50 minutes to 1 hour to park at the foot of the mountain.

Transportation:

① Self-driving navigation "Bafenshan Parking Lot" (due to current restriction, you may only be able to drive to the foot of the mountain)

② Take subway line 7 to Beihua Street and take a taxi to Bafenshan parking lot (about 10 yuan).

Tips：

There is no toilet on the mountain.

② It is recommended to bring your own drinking water and dry food, and there will be vendors on the road.

(3) wear light clothes and sports shoes, and do a good job of sun protection; You can carry some anti-mosquito drugs.

④ Camping can be done at Shagang Reservoir at the foot of Bafen Mountain.

3. Baiyun Cave Scenic Area

Address: Baiyun Cave

Admission: 20 yuan/person (10 yuan/person during the renovation)

Time: 1H

Transportation:

① Self-driving navigation "Baiyun Cave Scenic Area" (free parking)

② Take Metro Line 7 to Tan Xinpei Park Station and take J2 to the terminal.

Tips：

① It is recommended to bring your own drinking water and dry food.

② Wear light and tight clothes and non-slip shoes; You can carry some anti-mosquito drugs.

4. Qinglong Mountain Forest Park

Address: Qinglong Mountain National Forest Park, Jiangxia District

Admission: Free.

Time consumption: about 1 hour.

Transportation:

① Self-driving navigation "Angel Coffee" (free parking)

② Take the bus to "Qinglong Mountain Forest Farm on Qinglong Road" or "Green Road around the Mountain on Qinglong Road" and then walk.

Tips：

① There are few trash cans in the scenic area, so please bring your own garbage storage bag.

② It is recommended to bring your own drinking water and dry food.

(3) wear light clothes and sports shoes, and do a good job of sun protection; You can carry some anti-mosquito drugs.

Friends who like camping can bring their own tents.

⑤ There are Xiong Tingbi Park and Zuijiangyue Resort (for dining) around which you can punch in.