Hankou Historical and Cultural Area in Wuhan Shows Unique Humanistic Charm

Wuhan Jiang'an District Lihuangpi Road [Photo by Ma Zhangchi]

In the Jiang'an District of Wuhan, Hubei Province, there is an area with the most well-preserved and most concentrated areas of the city's existing cultural relics and outstanding historical buildings, which is named Hankou historical and cultural area.

The Lihuangpi Road, which was built in the early 20th century, is 604 meters long. The historical buildings on both sides of the road stand like exhibits along the street, giving this street the title of "street museum".

Since 2016, with the completion of the renovation and restoration project of Lihuangpi Road, museums, exhibition halls, cafes, and individual shops have settled in. Lihuangpi Road, which has passed through a century, has become a famous "slow life" characteristic tourist street.

Overlooking Lihuangpi Road from the air [Photo by Ma Zhangchi]

An old people spends afternoon time in Luoyuan, a pocket park beside Lihuangpi Road. [Photo by Ma Zhangchi]

The fence surrounding the Bagong House is gradually demolished, revealing the colorful red walls. [Photo by Ma Zhangchi]

In the middle of the road not far from Lihuangpi Road, there stands a red brick exterior building resembling a huge wheel, which is particularly eye-catching. It is called Bagong House. Recently, this old house, which was funded by two Russians 111 years ago and used as a high-end apartment, will be restored and return to life in Wuhan.

The art installation marked "map pin" on the wall of Wuhan Art Museum is very eye-catching. [Photo by Ma Zhangchi]

The newlyweds take wedding photos in the street next to the old buildings in Jiang'an District. [Photo by Ma Zhangchi]