Wuhan is known as the "Homeland of White Clouds and Yellow Crane" and is one of China´s largest cities. There are many scenic spots and historical sites in and around Wuhan, one is the Yellow Crane Tower with its 1,700 years history. This tower is one of the five famous towers in China.It is located on the Snake Hill in Wuchang, at the south bank of Yangtze River;It has five stories, of which each emphatically displayed poems and essays by poets and writers, fairy tales, and legends. On the evenings of public holidays, the splendid and wonderful scenery of the tower illuminated by bright and colorful lights constitutes a superb sight of the whole Riverside City. Another must is East Lake whose natural beauty is famous all over Asia. one of the first state scenic spots, lies in the east of Wuhan, The lake proper covers an area of 33 square Km, and the largest lake of a city throughout China. In 1999, it was granted by the State as “National Civilized Scenic Spot Model Site”. It is featured with the beautiful hills and water, abundant trees, unique Chu customs, and fascinating gardens. You can also find European-style buildings in the Yanjiang Street and around Hongshan Square.