Winter Charm in Jiangcheng Two-Day Tour｜Urban Cultural Heritage + Surrounding Mountain and Water Secrets

Here is a travel guide for a two-day winter trip in Wuhan and its surrounding areas: 🌆 Day 1: Wuhan Main Urban Area Tour - 🕘 Morning: Head to Yellow Crane Tower. In winter, climb the tower to enjoy the vast misty Yangtze River. On clear days, you can clearly see the Guishan TV Tower and the Yangtze River Bridge. The red walls and dark tiles under the winter sky fully display the grandeur of the "World's Most Spectacular View." Visit the main tower and the exhibition of Yellow Crane Tower models from different dynasties. Admission is 70 RMB. - 🍜 Noon: Walk to Liangdao Street to try Wuhan’s specialty snacks. Hot dry noodles, three-flavor bean curd skin, and egg wine are must-try delicacies. Recommended are Zhao Master’s hot dry noodles and fried dough wrapped in shumai, to experience the local street food atmosphere. - 🚢 Afternoon: Stroll along the Yangtze River and take a ferry from Zhonghua Road Pier to Hankou Riverside Park. Although the winter river breeze is cool, you can enjoy the city skyline on both sides. The reeds on the riverside sway with the wind, creating a winter ambiance. The ferry costs 1.5 RMB one way (regular boat), and the sightseeing boat is about 10 RMB. - 🌙 Evening: Visit Jianghan Road Pedestrian Street to see century-old European-style buildings and feel the bustling atmosphere of "Wuhan’s No.1 Street." On the way, stop by Shuita Street to taste snacks like grilled cold noodles and fried treats. Finally, take a night stroll on Lihuangpi Road to experience the romance of old Hankou under the artistic street lights. 🏞️ Day 2: Surrounding Wuhan Tour 📌 Option 1: Huangpi Mulan Tianchi + Mulan Grassland - 🕘 Morning: Drive to Huangpi Mulan Tianchi, about 1.5 hours from downtown Wuhan. Although the Tianchi lacks the lush greenery of summer in winter, the bare branches reflected in the clear water create a serene and cold atmosphere. You can hike, visit Grandma’s Bridge, and the viewing dam. If it snows, the forest is covered in silver, like a fairyland. Adult admission is 60 RMB. - 🍲 Noon: Have lunch at a farmhouse restaurant near the scenic area, tasting specialties like Huangpi three-flavor dish, stir-fried cured meat with amaranth, and Huangpi bean silk, warming and authentic. - 🚶 Afternoon: Head to Mulan Grassland. Though the grassland looks desolate in winter, you can try snow grass sledding (depending on snowfall), horseback riding, and visit the Mongolian yurt cluster. Enjoy the sunset on the grassland in the evening for a full atmosphere. Admission is 70 RMB; activity fees are extra. 📌 Option 2: Xianning Hot Spring Valley + Liujiqiao Ancient Village - 🕘 Morning: Drive to Xianning Hot Spring Valley, about 1.5 hours from downtown Wuhan. Winter is perfect for hot springs here, with dozens of indoor and outdoor pools including rose pools, herbal pools, and fish therapy pools, helping relieve travel fatigue and enjoy warmth. Adult admission is about 188 RMB. - 🍗 Noon: Dine near the hot spring valley, tasting Xianning specialties such as Heshengqiao chicken soup, Tongshan steamed buns, and Chongyang bamboo shoots, fresh and delicious. - 🏯 Afternoon: Visit Liujiqiao Ancient Village, known as "The No.1 Folk Village of Chutian." It preserves ancient residences, bridges, and alleys from the Ming and Qing dynasties. In winter, the bluestone paths reflect the warm sunlight. You can stroll through the village, visit the Liu family ancestral hall, and feel the rustic local atmosphere. Admission to the ancient village is free.