Hubei Sheng Travel Forum

I am flying into Wuhan and need to find my way to Yichang for my Yangtze river cruise at the same day. I have some questions:

1) Is taking the bus from Wuhan to Yichang the quickest and the best way?
2) The long distance bus station at Xinhua road, Hankou. is where I board the bus to Yichang.
3) How often the bus ran from Wuhan to Yichang?
4) How far is the airport to the bus station approximately?


Thanks

Jim

Has anyone been to Jingzhou? We're going there for one of the stops on our May holiday trip and are looking for some tips/recommendations. Or, personal experiences/opinions also welcome!

1) How do you move on to Wudangshan, from Jingzhou? I guess it doesn't make sense to go back to Yichang to try and catch a train. Are there direct buses from Jingzhou? If not, where should we change... probably at Xiangfan?

2) How long would you allow for sightseeing in Jingzhou? We were planning on perhaps 3 hours, but wondering if it's too long or too short.

Looking for opinions (pros/cons, feasibility etc) on the 3 options we have for our itinerary, May holidays. We will be travelling in a group of 2-4 Mandarin speakers. Thanks in advance all.

Plan A: Wudangshan-Yichang-Wuhan
Wed 30/4: train Shanghai South -- Wudangshan *K282/K283 (2102--1723)
Thu 1/5: arrive Wudangshan 1723
Fri 2/5: climb up Wudangshan
Sat 3/5: climb down Wudangshan, train Wudangshan -- Yichang K626/K627 (1729--2244)
Sun 4/5: Yichang sightseeing, evening bus Yichang -- Wuhan
Mon 5/5: Wuhan sightseeing, train Wuchang -- Shanghai South *Z25/Z28 (2150--0712) OR *K121/K124 (2050--1151)
Tue 6/5: arrive Shanghai South 0712 OR 1151

Plan B: Wuhan-Wudangshan-Yichang-Wuhan
Wed 30/4: train Shanghai South -- Wuchang *Z27/Z26 (2200--0720) OR *K351/K354 (1819--0820)
Thu 1/5: arrive Wuchang 0720 OR 0820, train Wuchang -- Wudangshan *T672/T673 (0858--1410), climb up Wudangshan
Fri 2/5: climb down Wudangshan, train Wudangshan -- Yichang K626/K627 (1729--2244)
Sat 3/5: Yichang sightseeing, evening bus Yichang -- Wuhan
Sun 4/5: Wuhan sightseeing
Mon 5/5: Wuhan sightseeing, train Wuchang -- Shanghai South *Z25/Z28 (2150--0712) OR *K121/K124 (2050--1151)
Tue 6/5: arrive Shanghai South 0712 OR 1151

Plan C: Wuhan-Yichang-Wudangshan-Wuhan
Wed 30/4: train Shanghai South -- Wuchang *Z27/Z26 (2200--0720) OR *K351/K354 (1819--0820)
Thu 1/5: arrive Wuchang 0720 OR 0820, Wuhan sightseeing, evening bus Wuhan -- Yichang
Fri 2/5: Yichang sightseeing, train Yichang -- Wudangshan *K628/K625 (1517--2148)
Sat 3/5: climb up Wudangshan
Sun 4/5: climb down Wudangshan, train Wudangshan -- Wuchang T674/T671 (1626--2149)
Mon 5/5: Wuhan sightseeing, train Wuchang -- Shanghai South Z25/Z28 (2150--0712) OR K121/K124 (2050--1151)
Tue 6/5: arrive Shanghai South 0712 OR 1151

hello,

I'm about to jump off of a hydrofoil in Yichang and take a train to Xian, while making a two-three day stop in Wudang Shan. Time: the last week of October, 2007. I'll be in a company of three friends, all first time in China, almost no command of Chinese

I've had a look at train.hepost.com, and there is a train K625/K628 with a stop in Wudang Shan

I've heard one cannot book railway tickets in China earlier than 5 days from the trip date. I have also heard there may be difficulties (ticket availability-wise) with catching a train on a midway station

sorry if I sound a bit too fidgety. Do you have any idea if trains in this part of China are packed at this time of year?

thanks in advance

starting from Wuhan what is the best mode of transport to get to wudang shan train or bus how long would it take and how much will it cost?
also is accomadation cheap can you recomend anywhere?

how do you get from Hong kong to Wudang Shan and back again
times and days of travel will be greatly recieved i'm traveling through china in late November

My cruise ends in Wuhan and the ship arrives at the pier at around 12:00 noon.

1. By what time must I be at the airport for my flight departing at 18:30?

2. From where can I catch the airport bus?

3. Is the airport stop near the pier? If not, how do I get there from the pier?

4. What can I do/see in that little time I have before laving for the airport?

Thanks...

I am looking for accommodation in or near Suizhou, I'm having no luck looking on the internet. I have found Lishan Hotel, however I understand this is very average and was wondering if there were any other choices.

We will be living in Guangshui in the Hubei province and will be visiting Wuhan regularly for shopping etc. I am trying to find out if one can purchase hair dye/tint as my hairdresser in N.Z. is going to show us how to do it. I understand that one is not supposed to transport it on the plane with you - at least only in very very small quantities.The product I am keen on buying is L'Oreal which is produced in China but am not sure if it is available for the western market ie blonde tints. Also if when one tries to buy it from a western section of the shop etc if it is bilingual as far as the product name and instructions. Any help would be appreciated regarding this subject as well as good hairdressers in Wuhan for a trim etc.

I am applying to teach english in Wuhan or Beijing. I want to know which city is better to go to. As an American I know Beijing will probabaly be eaier for me, however I also think that Wuhan will be better to learn what real life in a non-western oriented city would be like.

What do you think? where should I go?

I have to be staying in Wuxue (Hubei provence) for some days as well as in Hukou. Is there anybody who knows about some budget hotels(<100 rmb)in these cities?
Thanks a lot beforehand

What aspects of a holiday in this city would appeal to a tourist from New Zealand who has already visited and enjoyed immensely Beijing, Miyun, Xian and Hong Kong?

I am still trying to plan a trip for next year, and thought I could fly to Beijing, travel to Xian, from there to Wuhan and then south to Shenzen.

Is it easy to travel by train direct from/to these places, and how long do the journeys take ?

i need info on budget hotels or guesthouse in the city, lower than 200 RMB better. I hear by friends that universities there have cheap room? any suggestions

I will be traveling this Monday from the border of China to Wu Dang Mtn. I was curious to know if I could take a direct root from the border to Wuhan by train. Does any know if their are ATM's in the city of Wuhan?
Thanks for any information you have regarding my concerns.

Hello, I am trying to find out train schedules regarding Wuhan to/from Mt. Wudang travel. Does anyone know of a website I can use to get info?

Hye Everybody

My name is Julien, I am from France and I will be in Wuhan at the beginning of April (5th) for working.
Can you give me some advices for finding a flat (3-5000 RMB it is alright) or a share flat (I have several experiences in France, Scotland and Beijing).

Waiting for your reply

Thank you very much and see you soon!!:)

I might be going to China over the summer for grad school and I was wondering what the prizes of things are. What can I buy for a dollar? For five dollars? etc. What are some nice things that I can buy for myself and the people at home?

Is there a connection by ferry or some other boat between Wuhan and Chongqing?how about prices?THANKS FOR ANY HELP!!

Does anyone know if there is a train from Wuhan or preferably Yichang to Guilin? Where can I find the schedule in English?

Hi all...

I'm visiting Wuhan (alone ! ) and I should stay there for a 10-15 days.

This is my first trip to China (actually first trip outside Europe) so can you give me any tips where to have fun (I'm 24 :) ) and what are potencial dangers ?

Hi,

I'm planning to travel from Chongqing to Yichang by local passenger boat. I want to stop off at a couple of cities along the way, and also see the lesser gorges. Is this possible using local boats? Also have you any idea of the cost of a cabin.

I'd appreciate any useful tips anyone may have : )

I am going to Wuhan to work as an english teacher in September. the school has taken care of my accomodation and travel expenses. everything sounds peachy but my father is worried sick over me. are there any specific dangers I should know about?

How far is Shenzen from the port of Shekou?

Please recommend a nice hotel in Jingzhou town,
county of Jiangling, provence of Hubei.
Need phone and fax number.
xie xie,
Mr.Bob K.

Hi,
I would like to do the Yangtze as short as feasible and not on a cruiser. I've planned to take a passenger boat from Yichang to Fengjie or Wushan and then a hydrofoil back to Yichang. The other option is to first take the hydrofoil and then a passenger boat back. I found quite much info at www.chinadam.com, but a couple of things I couldn't find. So here are my questions:

- is there accomodation in Fengjie (also called Yong'an) and Wushan? Is there budget accomodation -> what is the price-level?
- at what times does passenger boats and hydrofoils leave from Fengjie and Wushan towards Yichang? The other way around there are loads of info at www.chinadam.com
- at what time should the passenger boat leave from Yichang or Fengjie in order to see all 3 gorges in daylight? Is it even possible in one day? Approx. when does it get too dark to see anyhting?
- at what time does hydrofoils leave Chongqing and when do the arrive in Fengjie?

Any piece of information appreciated :)

Thomas

I will live and study in wuhan for a long time . I am EAGER to go out on holidays. I love all ancient remains , natural sights,modern sights and other unique places.I don't have much time or money.
Thanks for your reply !