China Travel Guide: Hubei

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Central China 's Hubei province , the cradle of the ancient Chu culture , is a place with profound cultural heritage and rich tourism resources .

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Hubei is home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites , such as the Shennongjia Nature Reserve and the Ancient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains . It also holds many important rivers , including the magnificent Yangtze River , widely regarded as the mother river of the Chinese nation , and the long , clear and rippling Han River .

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Yellow Crane Tower , Wuhan

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Wuhan , Hubei province , is home to ethereal mountains and crystal lakes , yet Yellow Crane Tower is the centerpiece of local tourism .

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Yellow Crane Tower is one of the most renowned towers in the southern domain of the Yangtze River . Its cultural significance led to its being made the symbol of Wuhan city . During the Tang Dynasty ( 618 - 907 ) , many popular poems were written in praise of the tower .

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From the top of the tower , visitors are treated to a fabulous panoramic view of the Yangtze River and the surrounding buildings of Wuhan .

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Shennongjia Nature Reserve

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The Shennongjia Nature Reserve covers an area of 45.4 square kilometers and was approved as Shennongjia Global Geopark in 2013 . It was listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO in 2016 .

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Thanks to the marvelous natural scenery and famous legends about the mysterious " Wild Man " ( Chinese yeti ) , the scenic area attracts many tourists every year .

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Shennongjia was named after a very famous Chinese chief in prehistoric times , Shennong , also known as Yandi . He was believed to be one of the two ancestors of the Chinese people . Shennong invented crockery , discovered herbal medicine , and taught his people how to cultivate crops . To commemorate his great work , he became the namesake for the land of Shennongjia .

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