Central China

Region

The inland provinces of the middle Yangtze. Huangshan, the Yellow Mountain, rises above the Huizhou villages of Anhui, Wuhan is the launch point for Three Gorges cruises, and Zhangjiajie's sandstone pillars in Hunan inspired Avatar, while Fenghuang is a riverside old town and Jingdezhen is the porcelain capital.

Central China Poyang LakeDongting LakeWulingyuanWudang MountainsMount SanqingShennongjiaMount JiuhuaHuanan Seafood Wholesale MarketMawangduiMinsheng Bank BuildingMount Heng (Hunan)Tusi SitesJinggang MountainsWuhan Greenland CenterZhangjiajie Glass BridgeChao LakeTower of the Yellow CraneNan LingStar of NanchangBailong ElevatorDabie ShanMount LonghuPavilion of Prince TengYoung Mao Zedong statueWuling MountainsLuoxiao ShanTomb of Marquis Yi of ZengMount TianzhuWuhanYichangZhangjiajieHuangshanThree Gorges DamZhangjiajie National Forest ParkTianmen MountainMount LuHefeiWuhuAnqingBengbuGanzhouXiangyangShiyanChangdeJingzhouHuanggangZhuzhouHuaibeiMa'anshanHuangshiFuyang

Central China essentials

Country: China
Driest months: Nov-Jan
Pay in: Yuan Renminbi (¥)
Language: Chinese
Emergency: 110

Where to Go in Central China#

City Wuhan WuhanCity known for its rich history and culture City Zhangjiajie ZhangjiajieCity known for stunning natural scenery City Wuhu WuhuCity known for its cultural heritage City Yichang YichangCity located on Yangtze River in Hubei History Wulingyuan WulingyuanScenic sandstone pillars and UNESCO World Heritage site History Mawangdui MawangduiAncient archaeological site with well-preserved Han tombs. History Young Mao Zedong statue Young Mao Zedong statueLarge statue depicting young Mao Zedong in Hunan History Tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng Tomb of Marquis Yi of ZengAncient burial complex notable for intact bronze chime bells Nature Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Zhangjiajie National Forest ParkForest park with towering sandstone pillars Nature Huangshan HuangshanMountain range famed for granite peaks and sea-of-clouds Nature Dongting Lake Dongting LakeLarge freshwater lake in Hunan, floodplain wetland Nature Mount Lu Mount LuScenic Chinese mountain and UNESCO cultural landscape

Regions & Cities#

Wuhan Explore Wuhan A river city with heavy industry and high-rise blocks, Wuhan still draws crowds to Yellow Crane Tower, lakeside Wuhan University in spring, and steaming bowls of hot dry noodles in roadside stalls. Yichang Explore Yichang Gateway to the Three Gorges, Yichang brings travelers for Yangtze river cruises and the Three Gorges Dam tours; museums explain the engineering, and riverbanks offer ferry rides, riverfront promenades and nearby gorge scenery. Zhangjiajie Explore Zhangjiajie Towering quartz-sandstone pillars rise from subtropical forest in Zhangjiajie, where glass bridges, cable cars and carved trails let visitors reach cliff-top viewpoints. Huangshan Explore Huangshan Huangshan (Yellow Mountains) is known for granite peaks, gnarled pines and seas of cloud; hikers and photographers use cableways, hot springs and sunrise viewpoints to experience the mountain scenery and local Hui architecture in nearby villages. Three Gorges Dam Explore Three Gorges Dam Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze is the world’s largest hydroelectric power station by installed capacity; tourists visit the dam, its visitor center, and river cruises through the Three Gorges. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Explore Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Zhangjiajie National Forest Park features dense columns of quartzite sandstone rising from forest floors; visitors hike trails, ride cable cars and explore glass walkways and boardwalks amid unusual pillar‑like scenery. Tianmen Mountain Explore Tianmen Mountain Tianmen Mountain in Hunan is visited for its long cable car, the natural arch known as Heaven’s Gate, cliffside walkways and glass skywalks that test nerves and reward mountain views. Mount Lu Explore Mount Lu Lushan (Mount Lu) in Jiangxi is a mountain resort known for waterfalls, temples and Republican-era villas; travelers hike forested trails, visit Buddhist sites and seek cooler summer air.

Central China at a Glance#

Local Time
1:38 AM
GMT+8
Population
230,413,227

Best Things to Do in Central China#