The Yangtze River, the third largest river in the world, and its largest tributary Hanshui meet in the urban area, dividing the urban area into three towns, forming Hankou, Hanyang and Wuchang. The city now governs 13 urban areas and 3 national development zones, with an area of 8,467 square kilometers and a population of 83 1 10,000.
From the ancient poem "The Jade Emperor blows the Yellow Crane Tower, and plum blossoms fall into the river in May". ? Wuhan is the capital of Hubei Province, an important central city of China and the political, economic, cultural and financial center of Central China.
The Yangtze River, the third largest river in the world, and its largest tributary Hanshui meet in the urban area, dividing the urban area into three towns, forming Hankou, Hanyang and Wuchang. The city now governs 13 urban areas and 3 national development zones, with an area of 8,467 square kilometers and a population of 83 1 10,000.
As one of the birthplaces of Chu culture, Wuhan has a long history and a long history of culture. As early as the Neolithic Age (more than 10,000 years ago), ancestors lived here.
According to textual research, the site of Panlongcheng is located in the northern suburb of Wuhan, which was Miyagi, the kingdom of Shang Dynasty, 3,500 years ago. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Hankou became a famous commercial port in China and one of the four famous towns at that time. Modern Wuhan, as the birthplace of the democratic revolution, has written a glorious historical chapter.
Wuhan has beautiful scenery and many places of interest. The world-famous Yellow Crane Tower ranks first among the "Three Famous Buildings in the South of the Yangtze River". Jiangcheng Pearl East Lake is a national scenic spot.
"Fodu Ancient Temple" belongs to Guiyuan Temple, which contains 500 lifelike arhats. In addition, there are some historical sites such as Guqintai, Qingchuan Pavilion and Chutiantai, which make people linger.
Extended data:
I. Geographical location:
The geographical coordinates of Wuhan are 30 33 "north latitude and 1 14 19" east longitude. It belongs to subtropical humid monsoon climate, with abundant rainfall all the year round, with an average frost-free period of more than 250 days and an average annual temperature of 16.3℃. Wuhan is a hilly plain, most of which is below 50 meters above sea level.
Wuhan is located in the economic and geographical center of China with convenient transportation. It has always been known as the thoroughfare of nine provinces. East to Shanghai, west to Chongqing, south to Guangzhou and north to Beijing, the distance is about 1000 km.
Wuhan is located in the east of Jianghan Plain, where the middle reaches of the Yangtze River meet the Yangtze River and Hanshui River. East longitude11341'-1505', north latitude 29 58'-3122'.
The eastern end is in Jiangjun Mountain, Liuhe Township, Xinzhou District, the western end is in Yaowan Village, Chenggong Township, caidian district, the southern end is in Liu Jun Bao Village, Hu Si Township, Jiangxia District, and the northern end is in Jiatian Village, Caidian Rural Section, huangpi district. The urban area consists of Wuchang, Hankou and Hanyang, separated by the river, commonly known as the three towns of Wuhan.
It borders on Huangshi, Ezhou, Daye, Xianning, Jiayu, Honghu, Xiantao, Hanchuan, Xiaogan, Dawu, Hong 'an, Macheng and other cities and counties in Hubei Province, and looks like a butterfly from west to east.
In the economic geography circle of China, Wuhan is in a superior central position, within 700 kilometers from Changsha, Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Nanchang, Jiujiang, Hefei and Nanjing, and within 200 kilometers from Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chongqing and Xi 'an/KLOC-0. The express train can arrive in about 10 hour.
Second, the geographical location:
The terrain of Wuhan is mainly plain, with a small number of low mountains, hills and hills. The plain is located on the banks of the Yangtze River, the Han River and their tributaries and around lakes. It is the producing area of cotton and vegetables. Longgang Plain is located around the lake, in the transition zone from hills to plains, and is rich in rice and fish.
The hills are divided into three columns, all covered by trees: the northern column is distributed in Xinzhou District and northern huangpi district; The pillar passes through the city; Minami is located in caidian district and the northern part of Jiangxia District.
The low mountains are mainly distributed in huangpi district and the northeast of Xinzhou District, with an altitude of 200-500m. The two peaks at the junction of huangpi district and Xiaogan are 873 meters above sea level, which is the highest point in Wuhan.
References:
Baidu Encyclopedia-Wuhan Jiangcheng