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Tortoise Mountain TV Tower
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Tortoise Mountain TV Tower is a 311.4-meter concrete TV tower in Wuhan's Hanyang District. It opened in 1986 as China's first self-developed TV tower. From its observation deck at 221.2 meters, you can see the Yangtze River and the opposite bank, where Snake Mountain and the Yellow Crane Tower stand.
Don't miss
- Observation deck at 221.2 meters with views of the Yangtze River
- Location on Tortoise Mountain, one of Wuhan's two famous hills
- Rows of sculptures of ancient warriors lining the hill
- Nearby Qing Chuan Ge temple complex from the Three Kingdoms, Song, and Ming dynasties
- Views of Snake Mountain and the Yellow Crane Tower on the opposite bank
Getting there
Know before you go
- The tower is on Tortoise Mountain's northwestern shoulder, not on the peak itself.
- The peak is occupied by the historic Qing Chuan Ge temple complex.
- Rows of sculptures of ancient warriors line the hill.
A bit of history
The tower was China's first self-developed TV tower, opened in 1986. It sits on the northwestern shoulder of Tortoise Mountain, reducing impact on the ancient Qing Chuan Ge temple complex on the peak, which dates from the Three Kingdoms, Song, and Ming dynasties.
Common questions
Can I see the Yellow Crane Tower from the observation deck?
Yes, the Yellow Crane Tower is on Snake Mountain on the opposite bank of the Yangtze River, visible from the tower.
Is the tower on the peak of Tortoise Mountain?
No, it is on the northwestern shoulder to reduce impact on the ancient temple complex on the peak.
What historic sites are nearby?
The Qing Chuan Ge temple complex, dating from the Three Kingdoms, Song, and Ming dynasties, is on the peak.
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