Jianghan Road Pedestrian Street

Jianghan Road Pedestrian Street, which is located in the heart of Hankou, is known as the "longest pedestrian street under heaven". With a total length of 1,600 meters, it is a renowned century-old commercial street in Wuhan. Since the Zhongshan Avenue where it is located was first built in 1906, this old street with a history of more than 110 years still retains many old buildings, making it a very unique pedestrian street.

Highlights of Jianghan Road Pedestrian Street

Cultural Experience

Jianghan Customs House

If you're traveling in Wuhan, it's a good idea to visit Jianghan Road. Jianghan Road is not only a commercial center but also one of the cultural landmarks in Wuhan. There are many historical buildings and cultural sites here, such as the Jianghan Customs House and the Water Tower. These landmarks have borne witness to the historical and cultural heritage of Wuhan, and they stand as silent storytellers of the city's past, present, and future.

Jianghan Customs House: In front of the Jianghan Customs House, there are two simple trapezoidal black granite blocks serving as the base. One large and one small block are stacked to form a trapezoid shape, which is simple yet solid, just like a mine rich in treasures, accumulating the historical and cultural heritage of Jianghan Road over a century. Four white granite blocks are closely fastened to the base, symbolizing that politics, commerce, architecture and culture are concentrated and manifested here.

Hankou Water Tower: It is a landmark building of modern firefighting in Hankou. The main body has six floors and is octahedral in shape. Its striking features include red brick bare walls and square wooden windows. Nowadays, it is already surrounded by a wide variety of delicious foods.

Appreciating the Architectural Art of Jianghan Road

Jianghan Road Pedestrian Street is a renowned century-old commercial street in Wuhan, and it is also known as the "Museum of 20th-Century Architecture in Wuhan". When walking from the pedestrian street to the riverside, various architectural styles are lined up along the way, mainly including Continental European style, Roman style, Byzantine style, Renaissance style, Classicism and Modernist style. It is simply a visual feast of architectural artworks. The buildings with diverse styles seem to be telling the history and stories of the past hundred years, and they represent the culture, history and art of the place.

A Gastronomic Exploration Journey

Wuhan Cuisine: Spicy Chicken

The culinary world of Jianghan Road can be regarded as a paradise for food lovers. From the authentic snacks at Happy Platform to the popular stalls on Shui Ta Snack Street, from the fragrant and alluring dishes at Bayi Shrimp and Crab Restaurant to the creative delicacies at Mark Food Collection, and then to the "Big Three" on Jianghan Third Road —— Roast Duck, shortbread cookies, and spicy chicken, as well as the handmade rice cakes, burgers, and fried chicken on Qianjin Fifth Road, every step is a carnival for the taste buds. What's more, there are the dazzling milk tea cafes on Jianghan First Road and the rich choices in the food squares around Jianghan Road, allowing you to taste all the authentic Wuhan cuisine and internet-famous popular dishes in one stop.