Overview
The "Oriental Chicago" — Hankou's 1860s tea-trade concessions and Russian/British villas.
About This Tour
Hankou was the tea-export hub of imperial China — 90% of the tea reaching Russia and Europe in the 19th century shipped through here, earning it the nickname "Oriental Chicago." This walking tour covers the British, French, German, Russian, and Japanese concessions along the Yangtze waterfront: Jianghan Customs House (1924), the old Russian Tea Trading Company, Bao Hua Lou (now a courthouse), the Catholic Heart of Mary Church, and the Hankou Tea Trade Museum. Includes a tea-tasting at a working Russian-style tea house. Walking ~6km mostly flat along the Yangtze esplanade. Best in March-November to avoid Wuhan's humid summer heat.
Meeting & Pickup
Wuhan City Hotel Pickup
📍 Yellow Crane Tower, Wuchang District, Wuhan, Wuhan, 430000, CN
What's Included
✓ Included
Specialist guide; Tea-house tasting (3 grades); Hankou Tea Museum entry; Hotel pickup in central Wuhan
✕ Not included
Lunch; Tips
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation is available on most tours up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact cancellation terms for this tour are shown during booking.
Traveler Reviews
4.8★★★★★Based on 146 reviews
Chloe A.🇮🇪 Ireland★★★★★2025-05
One of the best days of our trip. China is a must, and the private format is so much better.
Hugo Y.🇧🇪 Belgium★★★★☆2025-08
The local insights in China made the difference; places we would never have found on our own.