You can skip the Yellow Crane Tower, but Qingchuan Pavilion is a must-visit

The Qingchuan Pavilion is just too photogenic - a free and less-known spot in Wuhan for checking in|||Introduction: Located in Hanyang District, Wuhan, Qingchuan Pavilion was built during the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty. It was expanded by the Hanyang Prefect Fan Zhizhen while renovating Xue Yujis' palace (originally the Yuwang Temple). The name of Qingchuan Pavilion comes from the verse 'Clear rivers lined with the trees of Hanyang, fragrant grasses lush at Parrot Island' by the Tang Dynasty poet Cui Hao. It is known as one of the 'Three Wonders of Chu' and, along with the Yellow Crane Tower and the Ancient Guqin Terrace, is one of the 'Three Famous Sights of Wuhan', and is called 'the First Tower under Chu Heaven' (for reference). 🎫Tickets: Reservations can be made on Ctrip, free of charge. I entered without a ticket check on the weekend, and access was unrestricted. 🅿️Parking: There is a dedicated parking area and a hotel right next to Qingchuan Pavilion. There were plenty of parking spaces available, and parking was free when I visited. 🚗Transportation: There are direct buses nearby, with special tourist routes arranged, such as the Qingchuan Pavilion - Baotong Temple - Shanhaiguan tourist bus. There is also a ferry terminal with direct access, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and historical culture of 'Clear rivers lined with the trees of Hanyang, fragrant grasses lush at Parrot Island' while feeling the river breeze. Tips: 1️⃣Try to go early, as it gets crowded later, making it inconvenient to quietly appreciate the scenery, and many seats upstairs will be taken; 2️⃣For attire, you can choose modern Chinese style, cheongsam, ancient costumes, and other elements that blend with the ancient architectural style of Qingchuan Pavilion; 3️⃣The in-house cup of coffee☕️ is worth a try. Recommended: Qingchuan Pavilion's original latte, with fitting latte art, tastes great, showing the barista's effort. The shop's decor matches the theme of Qingchuan Pavilion, making for eye-catching photos - there are seats at the entrance, and it's fine to sit without making a purchase. The staff's attitude towards our photo-taking was very friendly, thumbs up👍; 4️⃣There is an admission fee for the Dayu Cultural Museum in Qingchuan Pavilion, which is optional for visitors; 5️⃣There are paid telescopes on the top, from which you can see the Yellow Crane Tower across the river. Overall, it's a place well worth visiting, not only for its strong cultural atmosphere but also for the beautiful river views, feeling the ancient civilization while enjoying the river breeze.