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Secret of Food and Colonial Past | Hankou Guided Walk

By wuhan.video
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$209 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Walk Hankou historical Trail with a local guide for a 1.5-mile journey through history and food. Visit iconic sites like Bagong / Banov House （privileged inside visit guaranteed), Jianghan Custom House, Jianghan Road, Yunlee Banking Corporation（privileged inside visit guaranteed). Savour Wuhan local food, the Hot Dry noodles, and Doupi. Explore historic streets with your certificated tour guide. The tour is perfect for history buffs, architecture photographers and food hunters. The historical timeline is from 1861 to 1946. Within 1.5 miles 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, the British introduced urban planning, while Chinese artisans achieved cultural counter-conquest through craftsmanship. In tea, coffee, steel & revolution, Wuhan's globalized past is revealed.

Activity location

  • Ba Gong Fang Zi
    • No. 86, Po Yang Street, Jiang'an District
    • Wuhan, Hubei, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Bagong House
    • Po Yang Jie
    • 430021, Wu Han Shi, Hu Bei Sheng, China

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Secret of Food and Colonial Past | Hankou Guided Walk

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
AU$209.22 x 1 AdultAU$209.22
Total
Price is AU$209.22
Until Mon, 14 Sept

Activity itinerary

Ba Gong Fang Zi

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Bagong House, located at the crossroads of Poyang Street and Dongting Street in Jiang'an District, Wuhan, Hubei Province, is a historic Russian-style apartment complex built in 1910. It stands as a significant cultural and architectural landmark, reflecting the fusion of Eastern and Western influences during the late Qing Dynasty and early Republican era. Historical Background Owners: The building was commissioned by the Banov brothers, Russian tea merchants and relatives of Tsar Nicholas I. Known as "Big Bagong" (J.K. Banov) and "Little Bagong" (Zino Banov), they were prominent figures in Hankou's tea trade and operated the influential Fuchang Brick Tea Factory. Construction: Designed by the British architectural firm Jingming Yanghang and constructed by local builders, the project began in 1901 and took nearly a decade to complete. The Banov brothers invested 150,000 taels of silver to create this triangular-shaped marvel, which became a symbol of the Russian Concession.

Lihuangpi Road Museum

  • 30m
Core 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 & Volga

平和打包厂

  • 15m
Pinghe Packaging Factory Former Site 平和打包厂 (Liddell Bros. Press Packing Works) , established in 1905 by British merchants Liddell Brothers in Hankou, Wuhan, was one of the earliest and most influential cotton-packing factories in the region. As part of the British trading firm Liddell Bros. & Co., Ltd. (平和洋行), it pioneered mechanical cotton compression and became a cornerstone of Wuhan’s early industrial development . The complex, renowned for its reinforced concrete structure and red-brick facade, expanded over time into six interconnected buildings spanning 32,808 square metres, making it the largest and best-preserved early industrial complex in Wuhan . After decades of historical shifts, including wartime occupation and post-1949 state management, it was revitalised in 2017 as a cultural and creative hub, earning UNESCO recognition in 2019.

Walking Street of Jianghan Road

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Historical Significance: Originally built during the late Qing Dynasty, Jianghan Road flourished in the early 20th century as a concession area influenced by Western architecture. Many buildings along the street showcase a mix of European styles, including Baroque and Neoclassical designs. Shopping Paradise: Today, it is a vibrant pedestrian zone lined with department stores, boutique shops, international brands, and local vendors. It attracts shoppers, tourists, and locals alike. Food & Entertainment: The area offers diverse culinary experiences, from street food like hot dry noodles (热干面) to upscale restaurants. At night, the street comes alive with neon lights and entertainment options. Jianghan Road is more than just a shopping street—it’s a cultural tapestry reflecting Wuhan’s past and present. Whether you’re exploring its architecture, indulging in local snacks, or experiencing the city’s energy, it’s a must-visit destination in central China.

Hankow Customs House Museum

  • 30m
Construction: 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.

Location

Activity location

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    Ba Gong Fang Zi
    • No. 86, Po Yang Street, Jiang'an District
    • Wuhan, Hubei, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Bagong House
    • Po Yang Jie
    • 430021, Wu Han Shi, Hu Bei Sheng, China

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