武汉英文介绍29101.pptx

Wuhan,composed of the three towns of Wuchang,Hankou,and Hanyang,is the capital of Hubei Province.The three towns,separated by the Changjiang and Hanshui rivers,are linked by bridges,and because these municipalities are so closely connected by waterways,Wuhan is also called the city on rivers.Been regarded as A Thoroughfare to Nine Provinces,Wuhan is one of Chinas most important hubs of water and rail transportation and communications.Today,Wuhan is the political,economic,and cultural center of Central China.第1页/共12页市花：梅花Plum blossom第2页/共12页Yellow Crane Tower（黄鹤楼）Bordering on the Changjiang River and crouching on the top of the Snake Hill,the Yellow Crane Tower is one of the three most famous towers on the south bank of the Changjiang River.(the other two are Yueyang Tower in Hunan and Tengwang Tower in Jiangxi)First built in 223 AD,the tower has a history of over 1700 years.It is not only an important scenic spot,but also a symbol of piping times of peace in peoples minds.第3页/共12页 Scholars in the past dynasties wrote hundreds of poems and scores of writings in praise of the magnificent Yellow Crane Tower.The legend about the tower has become a bright pearl of the Chinese literature.Rebuilt in 1985,the Yellow Crane Tower Park occupies a hilly area and consists of towers,pavilions and corridors,forming an architecture complex and a garden complex of man-made and natural scenery.It has become the symbol of Wuhan for its long history,its magnificent outlook and its imposing architectural style 第4页/共12页第5页/共12页武汉长江大桥 Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge Completed in 1957,this engineering marvel is 1,670 meters long and has one level for automobiles and another for trains.The construction of this bridge provided direct rail service between north and south China for the first time.第6页/共12页第7页/共12页第8页/共12页East Lake（东湖风景区）The East Lake is the pride and joy of the people of Wuhan.Millions of residents here get a lot of fun out of going for a walk along the lakeside in spring,swimming in summer,appreciating sweet laurel in autumn and admiring plum in winter.The lake covers 33 square kilometers and stretches far into the distance.Ancient pagodas and temples scattered in 34 verdant hills around the lake make the scenic spot more historic and imposing.第9页/共12页 Tortoise Hill(Guishan)Guishan,which looks like a huge tortoise,is in the north of Hanyang across the Yangtze River from Snake Hill.With the Hanshui River also flowing by in the north,the hill was a strategic point in ancient wars.It is said that when King Yu in primitive age came here to tame the river,he was confronted by a water demon whom he fought for several years without success.Finally,a tortoise from Heaven arrived and defeated the demon,which turned into Snake Hill are many temples,pavilions,and terraces built over the dynasties,including King Yus Rock by the side of the river,King Yus Temple,the carvings on cliffs,and the Ancient Music Terrace(Guqintai).第10页/共12页Thank you第11页/共12页感谢您的观看！第12页/共12页