Travel Information to Wuhan and Central China Normal University (CCNU)
Wuhan, the capital of Hubei Province, is a major transportation hub in central China, making it easily accessible from around the globe. Below is a guide to help you plan your travel toCentral China Normal University (CCNU).
1. Arriving in Wuhan
By Air:
Wuhan is served byWuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH), which has direct flights to and from major cities in China and worldwide, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Bangkok, Osaka, Seoul, Singapore, London, Dubai, San Francisco.From the airport, you can take ataxi(approximately 45 minutes, 100-120 CNY) or themetro(Line 2, get off at Guangbutun Station) to CCNU.
If requested, we can also arrange pick-up from/to CCNU.
By Train:
Wuhan is a major railway hub with three main train stations:Wuhan Railway Station,Hankou Railway Station, andWuchang Railway Station. High-speed trains connect Wuhan to cities across China, including Beijing (4-5 hours), Shanghai (4-5 hours), Guangzhou (3.5-4 hours), and Shenzhen (4-5 hours).From any of the train stations, you can take ataxiormetro (get off at Guangbutun Station)to CCNU.
If requested, we can also arrange pick-up from/to CCNU.
Addresses in English and Chinese
Building. 9
Central China Normal University
152 Luoyu Road, Hongshan District
Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
中国湖北省武汉市洪山区
珞喻路152号，华中师范大学9号楼
- Physics Building and Workshop Room9409:
华中师范大学9号楼9409房间 - North gate of the Campus:
华中师范大学北门 - East gate of the Campus:
华中师范大学东门 - Wuhan Central China Normal University Academic Exchange Center (Guiyuan Hotel):
- 武汉华中师范大学学术交流中心（桂苑宾馆）
2. Local Transportation in Wuhan (Please refer toMobile Payment Methods)
Metro:Wuhan has an extensive metro system that is efficient and easy to navigate. Fares range from 2-7 CNY depending on the distance.
Taxis:Taxis are widely available and affordable.
Ride-Hailing Apps:Apps likeDidi Chuxing(China’s equivalent of Uber) are convenient for getting around the city.
3. Accommodation
The hotel (武汉华中师范大学学术交流中心, also known as 桂苑宾馆/Guiyuan Hotel before renovation. To find the hotel on map:https://j.map.baidu.com/7f/kDk) is on Campus and the physics building is within 7mins of walk (physics building on maphttps://j.map.baidu.com/ab/gzs)
Please indicate your dates of arrival and departure in the registration form and we will book the hotel for you from the University. Upon arrival, just show your passport to the front desk and they will find your reservation.
4.Using Map Apps in China:
Google Maps maynot work reliablyin China if you’re connected to local networks or Wi-Fi due to regional restrictions. Here are solutions:
International Roaming
Purchase an international roaming plan from your mobile carrierbefore arriving.
Roaming data routes through your home country’s servers, allowing access to Google Maps. Check costs in advance—roaming fees can be high.
Apple Maps
Works in China by connecting tolocal serversonce you arrive.
Amap (高德地图)
A popularlocal navigation appwith English-language support.
Works abroad for trip planning (e.g., saving locations), but full features like real-time traffic updates require a Chinese SIM card after arrival.
To install, look for the following app in the app store.
After download, select Language: English.
Enter your phone number to receive a verification code.
For example:
From:Wuhan TianHe International Airport
To:Wuhan Central China Normal University Academic Exchange Center (Guiyuan Hotel)
Metro line2 from TianHe International Airport to Guangbutun Station (near the north gate of the Campus)
The following screenshots shows the option of taking metro line2 to Huquan Station (close to the east gate of the campus)
