Located on the Snake Hill in Wuchang, Yellow Crane Tower is one of the four famous towers in China. According to records, the tower was first built in 223 AD as a military lookout by Wu Kingdom.

In its history of over 1,700 years, Yellow Crane Tower was destroyed many times in different dynasties, and was rebuilt again and again. The construction of the present tower was completed in June 1985.

It is a state-level tourist spot and one of the 40 excellent scenic spots in China.

Among the famous towers south of the Yangtze River, Yellow Crane Tower has been the most inspirational for celebrities and poets. Monument, celebrities, and famous writings all endow Yellow Crane Tower with enchantment and uniqueness.

Yellow Crane Tower faces the great Yangtze River northwards,  with the other three sides facing the downtown areas. The architectural complex comprises the tower, the pavilions, the corridors and the honorific arches.

The five-story tower is 51.4 meters high. Strolling through the corridors of the tower and the pavilions, you can have a great view of the city, the bridge and the river.

In the shadow of Yellow Crane Tower is White Cloud Pavilion on top of Snake Hill, which is four-storied and 29.7 meters high. This is how Wuhan got the nickname of White Cloud and Yellow Crane.