Costs nothing · Wuhan, China

12 Free Things to Do in Wuhan

Every place here has verified free entry. Your Wuhan day can cost exactly nothing.

Only places with a confirmed free-entry policy make this list. Ranked by traveler review volume. Updated monthly.

  1. Hubei Provincial Museum

    Museum

    The Hubei Provincial Museum is a major cultural institution situated on the scenic East Lake in Wuhan.

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  2. Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge

    Landmark

    The Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge, also known as the First Yangtze River Bridge, is a monumental road and railway bridge connecting the Hanyang and Wuchang districts of Wuhan.

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  3. Hubu Alley

    Landmark

    Hubu Alley, located in Wuhan's Wuchang District on Ziyou Road, is a must-visit landmark and one of the top attractions in the city, ranking #9 among things to do.

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  4. Walking Street of Jianghan Road

    Landmark

    Jianghan Road Walking Street is a lively pedestrian thoroughfare stretching through the heart of Wuhan's Jianghan District.

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  5. Chu River Han Street

    Landmark

    Chu River Han Street is a bustling commercial and cultural promenade in Wuhan's Central Culture Zone.

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  6. Donghu National Park

    Park & nature

    Donghu National Park, located in the eastern suburbs of Wuchang District, is one of China's largest urban parks, centered around the expansive East Lake (Donghu).

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  7. Wuhan Museum

    Museum

    Wuhan Museum, located on Qingnian Road in Hankou, is a key cultural institution in central China.

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  8. Qingchuan Cabinet

    Landmark

    Qingchuan Cabinet, also known as Qingchuan Pavilion, is a historic landmark located on the banks of the Yangtze River in Hanyang District, Wuhan.

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  9. Hubei Museum of Art

    Museum

    The Hubei Museum of Art is a premier cultural institution located at No.1 Sanguan'dian, Donghu Road, in Wuchang District, Wuhan, China.

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  10. Jiqing Street

    Landmark

    Jiqing Street is a bustling pedestrian thoroughfare in the Hankou district of Wuhan, China, stretching along Hankou Dazhi Road in Jiang'an District.

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  11. Guishan Park

    Park & nature

    Guishan Park is a sprawling urban park located on Guishan (Turtle Hill) in the Hanyang District of Wuhan, China.

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  12. Han River (Hubei and Shaanxi)

    Park & nature

    The Han River is a major tributary of the Yangtze, flowing 1,532 km through central China.

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How we pick these

Every place here is genuinely free to enter. We filter the 26 Wuhan places we track down to those with no admission charge, then rank them by traveler reviews. Updated monthly.

Good to know

Always vs sometimes free

A few museums are free only on set days — check opening info before you go.

Budget the extras

Entry is free, but transport, snacks and lockers in Wuhan still add up.

Go early

Free attractions draw crowds; mornings are usually the calmest.

Common questions

What can you do for free in Wuhan?+

This list ranks the best no-cost things to do in Wuhan, from parks and viewpoints to museums with free entry.

Are there free museums in Wuhan?+

Some museums are free all the time and others on specific days. The verified-free ones are included above.

Is Wuhan expensive to visit?+

You can see a lot of Wuhan on a tight budget by leaning on the free attractions here and eating where locals do.

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