Hubei - Wikipedia
WEBHubei [a] is an inland province of China, and is part of the Central China region. The name of the province means "north of the lake", referring to its position north of Dongting Lake. [7] The provincial capital, Wuhan, serves as a major transportation hub and the political, cultural, and economic hub of central China.
Hubei | Geography, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEBMar 29, 2024 · Hubei province, China. Hubei, sheng (province) lying in the heart of China and forming a part of the middle basin of the Yangtze River (Chang Jiang). Until the reign of the great Kangxi emperor (1661–1722) of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911/12), Hubei and its southern neighbour Hunan formed a single province, Huguang.
Hubei Travel Guide - China Highlights
WEBLandforms: Hubei features three main geographical features: mountains, uplands, and river basin plain. Hubei is bounded by mountains on the western, eastern and northern sides. Economy: Hubei Province has extensive industry and high-tech research. Wuhan is a fiber-optics production and research center.
Hubei summary | Britannica
WEBHubei , or Hu-pei conventional Hupeh, Province, east-central China. Area: 72,400 sq mi (187,500 sq km). Population: (2020) 57,752,557. Capital: Wuhan. It lies north of the Yangtze River (Chang Jiang) and is bordered by Shaanxi, Henan, Anhui, Jiangxi, and Hunan provinces and by Chongqing municipality. Once part of the kingdom of Chu (3rd …
Hubei - New World Encyclopedia
WEBHubei (Chinese: 湖北; pinyin: Húběi; Wade-Giles: Hu-pei; Postal map spelling: Hupeh) is a central province of the People's Republic of China. Its abbreviation is 鄂 ( pinyin: È), an ancient name associated with the eastern part of the province since the Qin Dynasty. It is located at the mid-stream point of the Yangtze River, and its name ...
Hubei travel - Lonely Planet | China, Asia
WEBChina, Asia. Many travelers find themselves drifting into Hubei (湖北; Húběi) through the Three Gorges, the precipitous marvel that's a continuation of Chongqing's uniquely lush and hilly landscape. This classic trip down the Yangzi is the perfect introduction to Hubei's natural beauty. 01 / Attractions.
Hubei Travel Guide: Map, Location, Climate, Natural Scenery
WEBHubei province is situated in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River and to the north of Dongting Lake with Wuhan as the capital. It is near to Anhui to the east, Jiangxi and Hunan to the south, Chongqing to the west, Shaanxi to the northwest and Henan to the north. There are many lakes in the territory, so Hubei is also known as the province ...
Must-see attractions Hubei, China - Lonely Planet
WEBHubei The huge, hulking Three Gorges Dam is the world’s largest dam due to its length (2.3km) rather than its height (101m), and while it isn’t the most… Wuhan
Hubei - Wikiwand
WEBHubei is an inland province of China, and is part of the Central China region. The name of the province means "north of the lake", referring to its position north of Dongting Lake. The provincial capital, Wuhan, serves as a major transportation hub and the political, cultural, and economic hub of central China.
Hubei – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBHubei also has a decent train network, like the rest of China, however it won't go to quite so many places as the buses and often it is very busy. Within Wuhan and many other cities in Hubei, bus is the best way to travel. The average fare is ¥1 for non-air conditioned/heated and ¥2 for air-conditioner/heater.
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