Lihuangpi Road
Lihuangpi Road is a retro street with a literary feel, lined with buildings preserved from the Republican era. It is a must-visit for Wuhan’s young artists and is also a well-known internet-famous st…
Lihuangpi Road, Wuhan
Key facts
- Admission
- ¥60
- Time needed
- 20–60 minutes; 0.5–1 hour
- Getting there
- Near Lanling Road (兰陵路) bus stop on Yanjiang Avenue (沿江大道); take a bus to Hanyangmen stop on Linjiang Avenue and walk to the Wuchang Bridgehead, or take a bus to the Lianhua Lake stop on Qingchuan Avenue and walk to the Hanyang Bridgehead; near Hubei Daily station on the Provincial Museum metro line; near Yuanboyuan North station (metro station); near Guanggu Square station (bus stop)
- Guidebook rating
- 3 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2020. Open in Google Maps
About Lihuangpi Road
Lihuangpi Road is a retro street with a literary feel, lined with buildings preserved from the Republican era. It is a must-visit for Wuhan’s young artists and is also a well-known internet-famous street.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Lihuangpi Road cost?
Admission to Lihuangpi Road is ¥60, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
How do I get to Lihuangpi Road?
Near Lanling Road (兰陵路) bus stop on Yanjiang Avenue (沿江大道); take a bus to Hanyangmen stop on Linjiang Avenue and walk to the Wuchang Bridgehead, or take a bus to the Lianhua Lake stop on Qingchuan Avenue and walk to the Hanyang Bridgehead; near Hubei Daily station on the Provincial Museum metro line; near Yuanboyuan North station (metro station); near Guanggu Square station (bus stop)
How long should I spend at Lihuangpi Road?
Plan on 20–60 minutes; 0.5–1 hour for Lihuangpi Road.
Where is Lihuangpi Road?
Lihuangpi Road is in Wuhan, Hubei Province, in the Central China of China.
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