Wuhan East Lake Travel Guide

**1. Address:** East Lake Scenic Area is located in Wuchang District, Wuhan. It is composed of six areas: Tingtao, Moshan, Luoyan, Chuidi, Baima, and Luohong. It is one of the largest urban lakes in China. **2. Transportation:** - **Subway:** Take Subway Line 8 and get off at Liyuan Station, then walk to the scenic area. - **Bus:** Take a bus to a stop near East Lake, such as Bus No. 14, 36, 401, 402, 411, 413, 515, 605, 701, 712, 578, 573, 537, Electric Bus No. 1, Tram No. 8, or Bus No. 643. - **Self-driving:** Navigate to East Lake Scenic Area. Please note that private cars are not allowed to enter East Lake Greenway. You need to park at Chufengyuan Parking Lot. **3. Features:** East Lake is the second largest urban lake in China. It is a tourist attraction with a large natural lake as the core, featuring beautiful lake and mountain views, and mainly serves as a place for sightseeing, vacation, and science education. The scenic area mainly includes Tingtao Scenic Area, Moshan Scenic Area, Luoyan Scenic Area, and Chuidi Scenic Area, each with its own characteristics. **4. Recommended Route:** - **Morning:** Visit Moshan Scenic Area and experience East Lake Eye Ferris Wheel and Moshan Cableway. - **Noon:** Have lunch near Moshan Scenic Area. - **Afternoon:** Visit Tingtao Scenic Area, including Xingyin Pavilion, Qu Yuan Memorial Hall, etc. - **Evening:** Ride a bike or take a walk on East Lake Greenway and enjoy the sunset by the lake. **5. Ticket Information:** - **Tingtao Scenic Area:** Free - **Moshan Scenic Area:** Free - **Luoyan Scenic Area:** CNY 13/person - **Botanical Garden:** CNY 40/person - **East Lake Eye Ferris Wheel:** CNY 30/person - **Moshan Cableway:** CNY 30/person for a single trip, CNY 70/person for a round trip - **Cruise Ship:** CNY 40 for a single trip, CNY 70 for a round trip **6. Opening Hours and Recommended Visiting Time:** - **Tingtao Scenic Area:** Open all day - **Moshan Scenic Area:** 8:30-17:00 - **Luoyan Scenic Area:** 8:00-17:30 - **Recommended Visiting Time:** All day, it is recommended to avoid the high temperature at noon. **7. Other Tips:** - **Restrooms:** There are many restrooms in the scenic area, all with clear signs. - **Budget:** The budget is about CNY 300/person, including ticket fees, possible transportation and catering expenses. - **Sun Protection:** Please take sun protection measures when doing outdoor activities. - **Insurance:** It is recommended to purchase travel accident insurance. - **Clothing:** It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes and shoes. - **Luggage Storage:** If you carry a lot of luggage, you can ask the hotel or scenic spot if they provide luggage storage service. East Lake Greenway provides luggage storage service.