It's a guided tour of colonial architecture & hidden Histories in Hankou (one of the districts in Wuhan). Your tour guide is certificated. The tour is perfect for history buffs & architecture photographers. The historical timeline is from 1861 to 1930. 

 

Hankou, where the Yangtze Meets the Thames, is Wuhan's cross-civilization Odyssey. Standing at this forgotten crossroads. Let's start the private expedition to Wuhan's global heritage. In tea, steel & revolution, Wuhan's globalized past is revealed. 

 

Within 1.5km of Yanjiang Avenue lies a condensed global architectural history: Neoclassical to Art Deco, Mansard roofs to Manchurian windows. These buildings are both colonial scars and witnesses to the technological revolution – Germans brought reinforced concrete, British introduced urban planning, while Chinese artisans achieved cultural counter-conquest through craftsmanship.

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Here, every brick confesses cross-cultural tales, every sunbeam extends a century-spanning invitation.

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Morning: In-depth tour of the Concession Buildings

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Jianghan Customs Museum (9:00-10:00)

Highlights: A landmark historical building in Wuhan, formerly the Customs Building, now a museum, where you can learn about the history of Hankou's opening and the development of modern commerce. The exterior of the clock tower is in the British Renaissance style, and the interior is rich in exhibits.

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Jianghan Road Pedestrian Street (10:00-11:30)

Route: Walk along Jianghan Road from Jianghan Customs, and admire the Hankou HSBC Building (classical style), Hankou Citibank Building (neoclassical style), Water Tower Museum (red brick wall industrial style) and other buildings in turn.

Experience: On both sides of the street is the "20th Century Architecture Museum", which combines shopping and historical atmosphere. It is recommended to take panoramic photos of the clock tower and the street.

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Noon: Exploration of Lifen and Religious Architecture

 

Shanghai Road Catholic Church (11:30-12:00)

Highlights: The oldest existing Catholic church in Wuhan, with Gothic spires and stained glass windows of great artistic value, and a quiet and solemn interior

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Tongxingli (12:30-13:30)

Highlights: A representative of Shikumen Lifen in the Republic of China, with vintage shops and cafes hidden in narrow alleys, and the filming location of the movie "Life Events"

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Afternoon: European style and industrial heritage

 

Lihuangpi Road Street Museum (14:00-15:30)

Route: Starting from Russo-Asiatic Bank (green dome neoclassicism), stroll to Ba Gong House (Wuhan version of "Wukang Building", Russian red brick apartment), visit Luz's Former Residence (former residence of the Anglican Bishop).
Experience: The streets are lined with restored concession buildings, cafes and art galleries, suitable for street photography.

Pinghe Packaging Factory (16:00-17:00)

Highlights: One of the earliest industrial buildings in Hankou, now transformed into a cultural and creative space, retaining the steel frame structure and freight slideway, with industrial style photos.

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Dusk to night: River Beach and Night Market Fireworks

 

Hankou River Beach (17:30-18:30)

Highlights: The ten-mile river beach and the century-old buildings complement each other, the reeds are like snow in autumn, and the light show is dazzling at night.

Baocheng Road Night Market/Jiqing Street (19:00-20:30)

Baocheng Road: The largest night market in Wuhan, experience the atmosphere of the old Hankou market, and buy clothing and small items.
Jiqing Street: A concentration of traditional snacks, recommend Laotongcheng Doupi and Wang Yuxia Cakes.