Time Capsule Wuhan Private Colonial Architecture Expedition
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About the Activity
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. Here, every brick confesses cross-cultural tales, every sunbeam extends a century-spanning invitation.6 hours
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Food and drink : Bottled water. Bottled water
Certified Tour Guide
Fees : All fees and/or taxes. All Fees and Taxes
Food and drink : Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea
Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch
Food and drink : Dinner. Dinner
Food and drink : Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages
Food and drink : Snacks. Snacks
Use of equipment : Bicycle use. Use of bicycle
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Hankow Customs House Museum(Pass By)
Yanjiang Avenue and Jianghan Road Interchange, Jiang'an District, , Wuhan, China, 430020Construction: 1924 (clock mechanism original 1923 British JB Joyce manufacture).
Historical Role: Controlled 90% of Yangtze River tariffs; its chimes set "Hankou Standard Time" for merchant ships.
The tour start at Customs House Museum. 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 technological revolution – Germans brought reinforced concrete, British introduced urban planning, while Chinese artisans achieved cultural counter-conquest through craftsmanship.View Location1
Lihuangpi Road Museum
Lihuangpi Road, Jiangan District, Wuhan, ChinaCore area of the former Russian Concession (1900), with 17 preserved buildings known as "Hankou's Open-air Architecture Museum"
No.5 Luojia Street: Curved balconies & stained glass, once a Russian tea merchant's mansion
Former Gaoshi Hospital: Wuhan's first Western hospital with green dome & wrought-iron details
Red brick walls with Siberian pine beams
Orthodox crosses & Chinese bat motifs on doorways
Liu Futang's Residence: The "Tea King" traded Hankou tea for Russian steel here
Bullet Marks: On No.12 Luojia Street walls from 1938 Battle of Wuhan
Suggested Duration: 2-3 hrs (golden hour for lighting)
Every brick here whispers a century of dialogue between Yangtze & Volga3 hours • Admission Ticket Free2
Architectural Marvel: Burmese pagoda silhouette + Gothic rose windows + Greek Corinthian columns.
Historical Roots: Built in 1877 by monk Longxi to shelter Chinese orphans from concessions.
Photo Hack: Use wide-angle lens to capture pigeons circling golden spires1 hour • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location
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Alexander Nevsky Russian Orthodox Church
No.48 Poyang Street, Wuhan, China, 443000Byzantine onion domes with original 1916 iconography inside.
Now a wedding venue – spot Wuhan couples shooting Russian-style bridal photos10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location4
Industrial Heritage: Converted 1905 British cotton warehouse with skylight-lit loft spaces.
Design Highlights: Exposed steel beams + English firebrick walls create industrial-chic contrast.
Visit Goose Society Bookstore – read in a former cotton inspection room.
1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location
Former British police station – brutalist concrete façade reflecting colonial power shifts.
Cultural Contrast: Compare with ornate French Concession balconies across the street. View Location
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Meeting Point: West 200m of Jianghan Road Metro Station Exit C. Meet under the clock tower of Customs House main entrance (Facing Jianghan Road Pedestrian Street, look for the bronze clock & Greek columns) Please arrive 15 mins before the scheduled time and wear comfortable shoes for 3.5km walking. View Location
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Meeting Point: West 200m of Jianghan Road Metro Station Exit C. Meet under the clock tower of Customs House main entrance (Facing Jianghan Road Pedestrian Street, look for the bronze clock & Greek columns) Please arrive 15 mins before the scheduled time and wear comfortable shoes for 3.5km walking. View Location
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- Free pickup: Major hotels within Wuhan's 3rd Ring Road Extra fee: Beyond 3rd Ring Road ¥150/vehicle; Tianhe Airport ¥300/vehicle Waiting fee: ¥50 per 15 mins (if caused by guests) Driver holds sign with guest's name WeChat support with voice translation
- Travelers will be picked up 30 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Language And Guide
Audio Guide Available In
- German
- Korean
- Japanese
- Italian
- French
- Spanish
Tour Guide Available In
- Chinese Traditional
- Mandarin
- English
- Chinese Simplified
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Shanghai time to receive 100% refund.
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