Spent 3 days in Wuhan, and my spending habits have been shattered

Babes! I devoured hot dry noodles, visited Yellow Crane Tower, and enjoyed the river breeze in Wuhan. Three days of fun to the fullest, and I actually spent half as much as I expected?! The prices in this “jianghu” city are so friendly, my spending mindset got completely refreshed 🌊 Quick guide! Reasons to Recommend July in Wuhan is a “furnace” but hides coolness! The river breeze is super comfortable, hot dry noodles fill you up for 5 yuan, the ferry costs 1.5 yuan to see the night view of the two rivers, you can check in at the textbook-famous Yellow Crane Tower and feast on a carb extravaganza—students and foodies will be thrilled! Transportation Guide ✈️ Plane: Wuhan Tianhe Airport, Metro Line 2 goes straight to downtown (1 hour), taxi to Jianghan Road about 60 yuan 🚄 High-speed rail: Wuhan Station, Hankou Station, and Wuchang Station are all convenient, connected by Metro Line 4 🚌 City transport: Metro covers all attractions, get the “Wuhan e-bus card” on Alipay; riding shared bikes through old alleys is super enjoyable, cycling on the Yangtze River Bridge with the river breeze is amazing Itinerary Day 1: Yellow Crane Tower - Hubu Alley - Yangtze River Bridge Morning: See the “world’s best view” from Yellow Crane Tower, July breeze is super cool, student tickets half price Noon: Eat hot dry noodles with egg wine at Hubu Alley, so delicious you’ll stomp your feet Afternoon: Walk or bike on the Yangtze River Bridge to see the confluence of the two rivers (July’s water flow is spectacular) Evening: Take the ferry to Hankou (1.5 yuan/person) to watch the light show on both riverbanks Day 2: East Lake - Chu River Han Street Morning: Ride a shared bike around East Lake, lotus flowers in full bloom in July 🪷, take the cable car at Moshan Scenic Area for a panoramic view Noon: Eat Wuchang fish, steamed fresh and flavorful Afternoon: Stroll Chu River Han Street with its Republic of China-era architecture, buy a cup of Tea Yan Yue Se to sip while walking Evening: Have barbecue on Jiqing Street, paired with ice-cold beer to cut the grease Day 3: Hubei Provincial Museum - Return Morning: Visit the museum to see the Marquis Yi of Zeng’s bronze bells (free! Book in advance), watch the bronze bell performance at 10 am (30 yuan) Noon: Eat doupi with hot soup noodles, a carb bomb that’s super satisfying Afternoon: Buy Zhou Hei Ya as a souvenir, end the trip Must-Visit Attractions 1. Yellow Crane Tower: Climb in July to see the Yangtze River, the poetic feeling of “the yellow crane has gone and will not return” is fully felt, the sunset dyes the tower top red and is stunning 2. East Lake: Free! Cycling on the greenway in July is very pleasant, the boardwalk at Luoyan Scenic Area is perfect for photographing lotus reflections 3. Yangtze River Bridge: Strong river breeze in July, evening strolls to see the lights on both sides, quieter and more peaceful than the Bund 4. Hubei Provincial Museum: Air conditioning is great in July, the bronze bell performance is a must-see, the Sword of Goujian is very impressive 5. Chu River Han Street: Street performers in July, the Republic of China architecture looks like old Shanghai 6. Hubu Alley: Though commercialized, you can try all Wuhan snacks in one stop in July, hot dry noodles fill you up for 5 yuan 7. Jiqing Street: Old Hankou night market, barbecue stalls are full of lively atmosphere in July, you can hear street performers singing folk songs Local Food Recommendations 1. Hot Dry Noodles: The soul of Wuhan! Sesame paste + radish cubes, 5 yuan/bowl, Cai Lin Ji and Lao Tong Cheng are authentic 🍜 2. Three-Delicacy Doupi: Glutinous rice + bamboo shoots + meat cubes, pan-fried crispy, 8 yuan/serving, perfect for breakfast 3. Wuchang Fish: Best steamed, fish is plump in July, about 30 yuan per person to eat until full 4. Hot Soup Noodles: Perfect with fried dough sticks, thick fish soup, sprinkled with pepper for warmth (10 yuan/bowl) 5. Barbecue: Must order grilled kidney and grilled tendons on Jiqing Street, super refreshing with ice-cold beer in July 🍻 6. Tea Yan Yue Se: Many branches in Wuhan, no need to queue, Orchid Latte + double cream, 16 yuan/cup Local Accommodation Recommendations 1. Jianghan Road Homestay: Renovated old neighborhood, walking distance to the riverbank, about 100 yuan per person, very lively atmosphere 2. Chu River Han Street Hotel: Convenient for shopping, standard rooms from 150 yuan, some with lake views 3. Guesthouse near Hubu Alley: Close to Yellow Crane Tower, can have the first bowl of hot dry noodles in the morning, about 80 yuan per person Tips 1. July in Wuhan is super hot! Bring a small fan + sunscreen, try to go out before 10 am or after 4 pm ☀️ 2. Book tickets for the bronze bell performance at the museum 3 days in advance! Hard to get tickets on site 3. Choose the ferry route “Yuehan Pier - Zhonghua Road Pier,” the evening trips offer the best sunset views 4. If you can’t handle spicy food, say so in advance! Wuhan snacks are usually spicy, ice jelly is the perfect antidote Wuhan really knows how to treat foodies! Three days of carb feasting, spending little but staying grounded, quickly your foodie buddy and rush over～ 💕