Hankou River Beach Park in Wuhan, China: Light Up the Night and Release the Vitality of the City

The Hankou Jiangtan Park, 16.8 kilometers in length, is the widest tidal flat in Wuhan and the largest riverside green plaza in Asia. On this green promenade in Jiang'an District, Wuhan City of central China's Hubei Province, leisure squares, amusement facilities, forest landscape belts extend along the magnificent river. As night falls, citizens and tourists stroll in Hankou River Beach Park after dinner, to enjoy the gorgeous riverbank nightview.

Citizens and tourists walking on the riverbank in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province [Photo by Ma Zhangchi]

In October 2021, Wuhan Jianghan Chaozong Scenic Area, including the Hankou Jiangtan Park, was selected as the first batch of national-level night cultural and tourist consumption gathering areas. At night, the lights of the "Zhiyin" cruise ship echos with those from the Jiangtan Park, a beautiful night show recorded in the phones of citizens and tourists.

Tourist taking a picture of the “Zhiyin” cruise in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province [Photo by Ma Zhangchi]

Citizens and tourists blended into the night scene in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province [Photo by Ma Zhangchi]

The national fitness themed by "Exercise contributes to health and happiness" has become popular among the citizens of Jiang'an District. In the evening, people spend their leisure time on the square by dancing, practicing Tai Chi, kicking shuttlecocks, and flying kites. Many tourists passing by are also attracted by the music and join the crowd.

People kicking the shuttlecock on the square in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province [Photo by Ma Zhangchi]

People dancing on the square in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province [Photo by Ma Zhangchi]

Gorgeous night view of the Hengdu Yangtze River Museum in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province [Photo by Ma Zhangchi]