Wuhan New Year's Day Crazy Play Guide: Local's Secret Donghu New Year's Eve Checklist Revealed

🍂 When Wuhan's wind carries the scent of osmanthus to Donghu East Lake Ecotourism Scenic Area, the entire lake becomes a spilled palette—redwoods soaked in water turn crimson, phoenix trees cover the paths with golden carpets, and even the ripples on the lake carry the shadows of colorful leaves. Every step is a live scene of the "Autumn Light and Shadow Theater"! 📌 Detailed address: Donghu East Lake Ecotourism Scenic Area, Wuchang District, Wuhan City. [Compass] Opening hours: 1. Donghu Greenway / Moshan Scenic Area: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Free) 2. Wuhan Botanical Garden: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Ticket 35 RMB/person) 🚗 Transportation guide: 1. [Station] Metro Line 8 "Liyuan Station" → Transfer to Donghu Greenway sightseeing bus (40 RMB all-day pass) directly to various autumn viewing spots; 2. [Bus] Bus routes 402/413 to "Lumo Road Moshan Station" → Walk to Moshan Scenic Area / Botanical Garden. 3. [CarFront] Self-driving: Moshan No.1 Parking Lot (6 RMB/day), Tuanshan Yizhan Parking Lot (arrive early recommended), cycling available on the greenway (shared bikes/rental points available). 📸 Must-check-in spots: [One] Moshan Bonsai Garden: Redwood "red sweater" + Japanese maple (best light from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM). [Two] Wuhan Botanical Garden Phoenix Tree Avenue: 500 meters of golden canopy (pretend to walk the "celebrity red carpet"). [Three] Tuanshan "Golden Key" Trail: Aerial view of red, yellow, and green interwoven (on the ground it's a red leaf tunnel). [Four] Zhuiluzhou: Fallen leaves in the forest + helium balloon background (cinematic poster spot). 🌈 PS: Hidden Easter eggs 1. Moshan Azalea Garden lawn bench: Behind is a whole forest of red leaves, sitting and shooting comes with an "autumn filter." 2. Wuhan Botanical Garden Aquatic Ecology Area: Take photos of the redwood reflections before 4:00 PM, like a fairy tale forest. 💡 Suggested Tips: 1. Pet-friendly: Moshan Scenic Area / Greenway allows dogs (Tingtao Scenic Area prohibits pets), the park has tandem pedal bikes suitable for family outings. 2. Travel light: The greenway station has convenience stores, just bring water + snacks to avoid heavy loads. 3. Drone flight notice: Some areas of Donghu prohibit flying; please inquire about compliant airspace at the ticket checkpoint in advance. When the last redwood leaf of Donghu falls on your shoulder, Wuhan's autumn is complete—carrying a pocket full of osmanthus fragrance and a phone full of lake light snapshots, even the wind on the way home carries the sweetness of roasted chestnuts. This is probably the warmest winter prologue for the Jianghu children.