CN · Hubei · 30.60°N 114.30°E

wuhan

Sesame noodles for breakfast, lakeside cycle paths and ferries across the Yangtze.

Best time
March–April for blossom, and October–November for comfortable lake walks. July–August is one of China's hottest summers; winter is damp and chilly.
How long
2–3 days
Getting there
Direct flights from KL take about 5 hours. The airport metro reaches the centre in about an hour. Malaysians can visit mainland China visa-free for up to 30 days.
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CN · Hubeiwuhan30.60°N 114.30°Egowherelah.com
Dear group chat,Sesame noodles for breakfast, lakeside cycle paths and ferries across the Yangtze.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingWuhanCN, Hubei
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≈ 3,328 km from KL, as the crow flies
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Photo: 螺钉 · CC BY-SA 4.0

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A huge city where the Han River meets the Yangtze, made up of three old towns with lakes in between. Breakfast is a serious event here, and a bowl of hot dry noodles is the place to start.

Makan

  1. Re gan mianHot dry noodles tossed in sesame paste, Wuhan's breakfast.Map ↗
  2. MianwoA fried ring of rice and soybean batter, crisp at the edge and soft in the middle.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. East LakeA huge lake with cycle paths, wooded hills and a cherry garden that draws crowds in March.Map ↗
  2. Hubei Provincial MuseumHome of the bronze bells of Marquis Yi of Zeng, about 2,400 years old, with concerts on replica bells.Map ↗
  3. Yellow Crane TowerA rebuilt tower on Snake Hill with views over the Yangtze and its bridges.Map ↗
  4. Hankou riverfrontOld colonial banks and a long riverside park along the Yangtze.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Wuhan has three big railway stations (Wuhan, Hankou and Wuchang), so check which one is on your ticket.
  • Lanzhou-style halal noodle shops (look for the qingzhen, 清真, signs) are the easy halal option, and there are plenty in Wuhan.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.