Huanggang
Huanggang (黄冈) is a city in Hubei Province.
Understand
As of 2022, Huanggang City has a permanent population of 5,790,200.
History
Huanggang City, formerly known as Huangzhou, is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Hubei Province, between 114°24'-116°07'E longitude, 29°45'-31°40'N latitude, located in eastern Hubei Province, the southern foot of Dabie Mountain, the north bank of the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, the middle section of the Beijing-Kowloon Railway, Chutou and Wuwei and Hubei, Henan, Anhui and Jiangxi provinces, and Wuhan City; The terrain gradually slopes from north to south, and the northeast is bordered by the Dabie Mountains with Henan and Anhui; As of 2022, the city has 1 municipal district, 7 counties, and 2 county-level cities, with a total area of 17,400 square kilometers; As of 2022, Huanggang City has a permanent population of 5,790,200.
Districts
Huanggang City has a total area of approximately 17,453 square kilometers, a total permanent population of approximately 6.333 million, and a total registered population of approximately 7.378 million. The city governs 1 district, 7 counties, and 2 county-level cities.
- Huangzhou District (黄州区). Huangzhou District is the seat of Huanggang Municipal Government and the political, economic and cultural center of the city.
- Tuanfeng County (团风县). Tuanfeng County is located in the west and north of Huanggang City. Because the river flows into the long river here and the water flow is rapid, the place name Tuanfeng evolved from the transliteration of "Tuanjie".
- Xishui County (浠水县). Xishui County is located in the west-central part of Huanggang City. It was renamed from Qishui in 1933 and was named after the Xishui River in the territory.
- Luotian County (罗田县). Luotian County is located in the north-central part of Huanggang City. It is named after the Tian family, a giant tribe of local Bashui barbarians, was settled in Luozhou.
- Yingshan County (英山县). Yingshan County is located in the east and north of Huanggang City. It is named after Yingshan Mountain within its territory.
- Qichun County (蕲春县). Qichun County, also known as Professor County, is located in the south-central part of Huanggang City and is named after the Qishui River in the territory.
- Huangmei County (黄梅县). Huangmei County is located in the southeast of Huanggang City. It was established in 598 AD. It was named because there is Huangmei Mountain to the west of the county seat and there are many plum trees on the mountain.
- Hongan County (红安县). Hong'an County, known as Huang'an County in ancient times, is located in the northwest of Huanggang City. The local scenic spots mainly include Tiantai Mountain National Forest Park, Changsheng Street Scenic Area in Qiliping Town, Emperor Lake Scenic Area, Jinsha Lake National Wetland Park, Changheyuan Ecological Tourism Resort and Hong'an Film and Television City, etc.
- County-level Macheng City (县级麻城市). County-level Macheng City, also known as Azalea City, is located in the north of Huanggang City
- County-level Wuxue City (县级武穴市). County-level Wuxue City, known as Guangji in ancient times, is located at the southern end of Huanggang City. It was named after Wuxue Town. In the Ming Dynasty, it was called Wujiaxue. In ancient times, Wuxue was one of the nine caves on the river.
Get in
By plane
The nearest airport is Wuhan Tianhe International Airport in Wuhan. There are direct buses from the airport to some of Huanggang's outer areas, including Hong'an County. Luotian County, Macheng City, Qichuan County and Yingshan County. However, if you're going to Huanggang's main urban area, you will need to change buses or trains somewhere. One option would be to take a bus to Fujiapo Bus Station (傅家坡客运站) in Wuhan's Wuchang District and then catch a bus to Huanggang from there.
By train
There are four railway stations in Huanggang's main urban area:
- 🌍 Huanggang Railway Station (黄冈站), Lukou Avenue, Huangzhou District (黄州区路口大道) (there is a bus stop outside the station, which is served by bus nos. 9, 19, 23 and 105. Bus nos. 9, 19 and 105 connect the station to the city centre).
- 🌍 Huanggang East Railway Station (黄冈东站), Xinhua Road, Huangzhou District (黄州区新华路) (Bus no. 105 connects the station to the city centre).
- 🌍 Huanggang West Railway Station (黄冈西站), Provincial Highway 112, Huangzhou District (黄州区112省道) (there is a bus stop outside the station, which is served by bus nos. 1, 6, 7 and 22. All these buses go to the city centre).
- 🌍 Huangzhou Railway Station (黄州站), Jinggang Road, Huangzhou District (黄州区京港路) (Bus no. 101 links the station to the city center). This station only serves regular-speed trains.
By bus
- 🌍 Donghua Bus Station (东华客运站), 98 Mingzhu Avenue, Huangzhou District (黄州区明珠大道98号) (local bus routes 6, 18, 23, 25 and 108), ☏ +86 713 8391592.
- 🌍 Huangzhou Bus Station (黄州客运站), 90 Baota Avenue, Huangzhou District (黄州区宝塔大道90号) (near the intersection of Baota Avenue (宝塔大道) and Xihu 2nd Road (西湖二路); local bus routes 24, 101, 102, 103 and 107), ☏ +86 713 8356981. Huanggang's main bus station.
Get around
By taxi
Starting price: From 6:00 in the morning (inclusive) to 23:00 at night, the starting price is ¥5 , and the starting mileage is 2 kilometers. Rental price beyond the starting kilometer: The rental price from 2 kilometers (inclusive) to 7.5 kilometers is ¥1.4 per kilometer. The rental price per kilometer from 7.5 kilometers (inclusive) to 14.5 kilometers is ¥1.8. The rental price per kilometer over 14.5 kilometers (inclusive) is ¥2.4. The starting price from 23:00 at night (inclusive) to 6:00 the next morning is ¥6, and the starting kilometer is 1.5 kilometers.
By Bus
Driving directions to New Beacon Hotel: Take the intercity train at Wuhan Railway Station and get off at Huanggang West Station, then take bus No. 22 and get off at New Beacon Hotel;
Huanggang Bus Station bus route: Get off at Huanggang Bus Station, take bus No. 2 and get off at Huangmei Opera Theater.
Huanggang Bus No. 21 (Dabieshan Medical Center (Passenger Station) - Longwangshan), the starting station is Dabieshan Medical Center (Passenger Station), and the terminal station is Longwangshan; the line operation time is: departure interval: about 20 minutes/trip
By cycling
There are shared bicycles in Huanggang City. You can ride by scanning the QR code. You are charged according to the distance and time you ride. It can reduce travel costs and has been welcomed by many citizens.
See
- 🌍 Huanggang Museum (黄冈博物馆), 110 Mingzhu Avenue, Huangzhou District (黄州区明珠大道110号) (the nearest bus stop is Dongfang Square, which is served by bus nos. 9, 18, 25, 102, and 108), ☏ +86 713 8354810 (enquiries), +86 713 8118309 (bookings), hgbwg@163.com. Tu-Su 09:00-17:00, no entry after 16:30, closed on M. Free.
- 🌍 Su Dongpo's Red Cliffs (东坡赤壁, Dongpo Chibi), 11 Gongyuan Road, Huangzhou District (黄州区公园路11号) (take bus no. 8 to Chibi Park (赤壁公园) and walk from there), ☏ +86 713 8366568, +86 713 8352861, chibililin@sina.com. 07:30-17:00. According to some sources, most notably Su Dongpo's 11th-century poem 'Former Ode on the Red Cliffs', this place was the site of the Battle of Red Cliffs, a famous battle in the late Han Dynasty. This claim, however, is disputed. Many people both inside and outside of academia claim other sites such as Chibi are more likely to have been the location of the battle. Nevertheless, a number of halls and pavilions have been built here over the centuries to commemorate the battle and Su Dongpo's poetry ¥40.
- 🌍 Yiai Lake Park (遗爱湖公园), Chibi Avenue, Huangzhou District (黄州区赤壁大道) (the main entrance is on the northern side of the park. Take bus no. 6, 9, 16 (inner or outer circle routes), 81 or 102), ☏ +86 713 8829729. The park is open all day. The Su Dongpo Memorial Museum is open from 09:00 to 11:00 and from 14:30 to 16:30, except on Mondays. The largest park in the Huanggang urban area. Includes a museum about Su Dongpo (1037-1101), a famous writer and artist during the Song Dynasty. Free.
Do
- 🌍 Triangle Mountain (三角山), Xishui County, Huanggang City, China Postal Code: 438219. Triangle Mountain is a national 4A-level tourist attraction and a patriotic education base in Huanggang City.
The scenic area covers an area of 60 square kilometers and the main peak is 1,055 meters above sea level. It has a continental monsoon climate. - 🌍 Taohuachong Scenic Area (桃花冲风景区), Yingshan County, Huanggang City, China Postal Code: 438712. Taohuachong is located in the northeast corner of Yingshan County, Huanggang City, Hubei Province. It is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction. The total area of the park is 42,800 acres, with an altitude of 600-1,698.7 meters. Datongjian, the second peak of Dabie Mountain, is located within the park. The average altitude of the park is 1,205 meters. Taohuachong Forest Park is located in the center of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, 210 kilometers away from Wuhan, with excellent location and convenient transportation.
- 🌍 Tiantangzhai Scenic Area (天堂寨风景区), Luotian County, ☏ +86 713 5826191. The Dabie Mountains where Tiantangzhai is located is the watershed between the north and south water systems of China. Water from the north of the mountain flows northward into the Huaihe River, and water from the south of the mountain flows southward into the Yangtze River. Therefore, from the top of Tiantangzhai Peak, you can see the Central Plains in the north, Jingchu in the south, and you can have a panoramic view of the towering mountains. There is a Tiantang on the top of Tiantian at an altitude of 1,729 meters. The water in the pond never overflows or dries up. It is commonly known as "Yaochi".
- 🌍 Guifeng Mountain Scenic Area (龟峰山风景区), County Road 211, Macheng City, Huanggang City, Hubei Province, China Postal Code: 438315, ☏ +867132886168. Famous for being shaped like a giant turtle, the scenery here is beautiful and suitable for traveling with friends and family.
Buy
- 🌍 Huangshang Shopping Center (黄商购物中心), No. 18 Dongmen Road, Huangzhou District, Huanggang City, Hubei Province, China Postal Code: 438000. The neighborhood is very prosperous, surrounded by many restaurants and hospitals. It is the center of Huanggang
- 🌍 Wanda square (万达广场), Huahu Avenue, Huangshigang District, Huangshi City, Hubei Province, China Postcode: 435002. Wanda Plaza has a movie theater, many restaurants and clothing stores, as well as many jewelry stores and boutiques. Not only that, there are supermarkets where you can buy daily necessities. Can generally meet people's shopping needs.
Eat
- 🌍 Green Pavilion Western Restaurant (绿茵阁西餐厅), 2nd Floor, Wushang Store, Dongmen Road, Huangzhou District. A chain Western restaurant, the dishes are updated quickly, the portions are large, and the drinks and desserts are also good.
- 🌍 Authentic Victory Hanging Pot Bridgehead Shop (正宗胜利吊锅桥头店). It was shown on CCTV7, delicious and not expensive, the price is also affordable.
Drink
- BaWangChaJi (霸王茶姬). A chain beverage store opened in China. It has a rich tea and milk flavor and is deeply loved by young people.
- Grandpa doesn’t make tea (爷爷不泡茶). A very popular local drink shop with many good reviews and worth a try.
Sleep
Budget
- Hanting Hotel (汉庭酒店), 1st Floor, Building 1, Zhongzhou Huigu, at the intersection of Mingzhu Avenue and Xingang 2nd Road 明珠大道与新港二路交汇处中洲慧谷1栋1楼. It is 5.9 kilometers away from Huanggang Station by car, about 10 minutes. ¥148.
- Juduo Hotel (桔朵酒店), No. 82, Bayi Road 八一路82号. It is 7.7 kilometers away from Huanggang Station by car, about 15 minutes. ¥156.
Mid-range
- Yaduo Hotel (亚朵酒店), No. 16, Pearl Avenue, Yihai Lake Park 遗海湖公园明珠大道16号. It is 8.4 kilometers away from Huanggang Station by car, about 12minutes. ¥275.
- Vienna International Hotel (维也纳国际酒店), Ruitian Plaza, No. 28 Pearl Avenue 明珠大道28号瑞天广场. It is 6.9 kilometers away from Huanggang Station by car, about 11 minutes. ¥260.
Splurge
- Huanggang Peninsula International Hotel (黄冈半岛国际酒店), No. 8, Xingang 2nd Road 新港二路8号. It is 7.4 kilometers away from Huanggang Station by car, about 14 minutes. ¥394.
- Huanggang New Kembin Walden Hotel (黄冈纽凯宾瓦尔登酒店), 99 Huangzhou Avenue 黄州大道99号. It is 10.2 kilometers away from Huanggang Station by car, about 18 minutes. ¥348.
Connect
There are several leisure areas where you can rest near the Huanggang high-speed rail station：
- 🌍 Triumph Pearl Club (凯旋明珠会所), Huangzhou District, Huanggang City, Hubei Province, China Postal Code: 438000.
- 🌍 Yunhong Internet Cafe (运鸿网吧), Huangzhou District, Huanggang City, Hubei Province, China Postal Code: 438021.
Emergency numbers: 110 - Police, 119 - Fire, 120 - First aid, 122 - Traffic accidents
Huanggang Railway Station telephone number：0713-12306
Cope
Hospitals
- 🌍 Huanggang Central Hospital (黄冈市中心医院), No. 11 Kaopeng Street, Huangzhou District.
- 🌍 Huanggang Huangzhou General Hospital (黄冈市黄州总医院), No. 50, Huangzhou Avenue, Huangzhou District, ☏ +867138671996.
- 🌍 Huanggang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital (黄冈市中医院), No. 19, Dongmen Road, Huangzhou District, ☏ +867138357175.
Go next
- Wuhan：The total distance from Huanggang to Wuhan is 75.2 kilometers, which takes about 1.2 hours by car and about 49 minutes by high-speed rail. Wuhan is the central city of Hubei with a long history and is well worth a visit.
- Chibi