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Being the capital city of Hubei province, there are various kinds of entertainments here in Wuhan. Activities like listening to the concert, seeing films, flying kites, playing chess and cards, fishing are all popular.

Popular Activities

Concert and theatrical Entertainment

In Wuhan, there are many musical organizations such as symphony orchestras and chorus and music colleges including Wuhan Music College. In the past years, several concerts held here have excited Wuhan fans.

Concerts in Wuhan are usually held in Wuhan Theatre and Hongshan Gymnasium. All the main newspapers will advise the players, time and contents.

In Wuhan, tourists can enjoy seeing films in cinemas throughout the three towns. Since there are several plays shown every day, it is advisable to see advertisements regarding films in the Changjiang Daily first, so as to avoid disappointment.

If tourists want to enjoy the modern drama, operas, dance drama and theatrical performances, they can get information from the bulletin board of the theatres or from the advertisement in newspapers.

Theaters and cinemas index

Qingshan Theater

Hongshan Arts Cinema

Add: No.26 Iuoyu Road

Add: No.257 Jiefang Road
Tel: 88877559

Add: No.486 Jiefang Road
Tel: 88871243

Add: No.32 Cai'e Road
Tel: 82830926

Add: No.594 Zhongshan Avenue
Tel: 85864206

Zhongyuan Cinema

Add: No. 46 Dongting Street

With rich water resources, Wuhan is ideal for fish breeding and fishing has long been a popular leisurely activity.

The kite dates back to the past. As a traditional handicraft, the kite involves a variety of forms and styles. The wind in Wuhan is gentler than the wind in the north. Therefore, the kites here are in a greater part light and delicate, as is the southern character. Some big parks such as BinjiangPark in Hankou and open ground are frequently visited by people who come to fly kites.

Playing chess and cards

Among fans of chess and playing cards, most are keen on Chinese chess, inclosing chess and brideg. There are a variety of societies for chess and bridge. "Wuhan Evening Newspaper Inclosing Chess Weiqi Club" in JiefangPark is the first Chess Professional Club in China.

An ancient Chinese health-keeping practice followed by many people. It is said that a mass of air, produced by concentration of the mind, travels through the body so that the body is adjusted to its best. Through sustained practice, some people not only cure themselves but also treat others with the air produced inside their bodies. The air may even produce a sixth sense. But so far no satisfactory explanation can be given to this phenomenon. As a result, Qigong is made more mysterious and fascinating.

Skiing and roller-skating

Wuhan is famous for its hot summers. However, here, there are real icy worlds even in summer. There is a skiing club as well as many roller skating rinks. In the Wuhan area, skiing and roller-skating are popular for young people. They said: "Skiing (Roller-skating) feels exciting".

As one of the ancient Chinese martial arts, Taiji is relaxing, slow and mild, in sharp contrast to other swift and violent boxing.

Streets in Wuhan come alive around nine in the evening and Wuhan people like to invite friends to Ji Qing Jie street.

It is said that Beijing has the most bars in China; Shanghai has the most graceful bars in China, and Wuhan, the most unique bars in China. People invite friends to all sorts of bars and pubs throughout the city to spend their evening leisure time after a day's work.

Bars in Wuhan can be divided into three major types according to the features and patrons.

Wuchang Bo Da, a famous entertainment site in Wuhan where important events and activities, live concerts and shows are often held.

Location: You can find many other popular bars in the area near Xinhua Lu and Taibei Lu.

White Collar Bar: "White collar" in China refers to workers who are well educated with technical skills. They have good salaries and enjoy much social welfare.

Features: To be home to these well-educated elite professionals, these bars are artistically decorated. Jazz, blues, Latin-American music, and exotic dance performances distinguish these bars from noisy popular bars. At the Happy Hour, waiters dress in costumes adapting to show themes. Patron comfort is stressed.

Patrons: White-collar workers, businessmen, foreigners, hotel guests

Location: There are many Type Two bars along the Jianshe Dadao in Hankou

Other entertainment places index

Caesar International Co.Ltd

Add: 733-1 JieFang Avenue

DaxiyangDangleCenter

Add: NO.1 Zhongbei Road, Wuchang

Dongfanghong Entertainment Co. Ltd

Add: 239 Yanhe Avenue, Hankou

Lubaoshi Entertainment Center

Add: No.144 Hanyang Avenue

Seafood Kingdom Entertainment Co. Ltd

Add: 38 Gutian'er Road, Hankou

Silver Lake Physical Entertainment Co. Ltd

Add: 224 Ziyang Road, Wuchang

Wuhan Fucheng Entertainment Co. Ltd

Add: 27-1 Huangpu Road, Hankou

Wuhan Golden Bay Entertainment Co. Ltd

Add: Taibei Road, Hankou

Wuhan Huamei Super Entertainment Club

Add: Gutianer Road, Hankou

Wuhan JJ Entertainment Co. Ltd

Add: No.1381 Jiefang Avenue

Wuhan Sanjiaohu Dujia Kangle Co. Ltd

Add: Wuhan Economical Development Zone

Wuhan Zhengyin Rereation & Entertainment Town

Add: 5 Xinhuasia Road, Hankou

Wuhan Baochangzhongcun

Add: 4 Xiqiao Road, Hanyang

Wuxing Cheng Sports Service Co. Ltd

Add: No.15 Xinhua Road, Hankou

Yangguang Entertainment Club of Redian Hotel

Add: Jianshewu Road, Qingshan