Wuhan >> Yellow Crane Tower

Attraction Typ: Historic Site

Location: about 10 km from city

Recommend: 5 Star

Yellow Crane Tower

Yellow Crane Tower is a famous and historic tower which was reputed as one of Three Major Towers in the South of the Yangtze River.

Yellow Crane Tower (Chinese: 黄鹤楼; pinyin: Huáng Hè Lóu) is a famous and historic tower which was reputed as one of Three Major Towers in the South of the Yangtze River. Yellow Crane Tower stands on Snake Hill (Sheshan), at the bank of Yangtze River in the Wuchang District of Wuhan City, Hubei Province. It is also considered as one of the Four Great Towers of China.

Yellow Crane Tower got its name from a legend that a Taoist drew a crane in order to thank for the help of the owner of a wine shop. In memory of the immortal Taoist priest who helped him become rich, the young man built a tower on the spot which was named "Yellow Crane Tower". It was originally built in 223 AD and reconstructed many times afterward. Nowadays, it has five storeys with the roof covering by 100,000 yellow glazed tiles and yellow upturned eaves, which resembles a yellow crane spreading its wings to fly. The architectural complex comprises the tower, the pavilions, the corridors and the honorific arches. Strolling through the corridors of the tower and the pavilions, you can have a great view of the city, the bridge and the Yangtze River.

Each storey of the hall has present displays. To the east on the hill, a large temple bell may be struck by tourists for a small fee. During the week-long celebration of China's National Day, ethnic and court dances are demonstrated in the western yard.

Among the famous towers south of the Yangtze River, Yellow Crane Tower has been the most inspirational for celebrities and poets. Monument, celebrities, and famous writings all endow Yellow Crane Tower with enchantment and uniqueness.