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View Plans & PricingArea: 1,594 km² (prefecture-level city)
Population: Approximately 1.1 million (2020 census)
Ezhou is named after the ancient State of E (Ng) that once ruled the area. It is one of the smaller prefecture-level cities in Hubei, located on the Yangtze River opposite Huangshi.
7.0/10 — Residents enjoy a balanced lifestyle with modern amenities and cultural richness.
Ezhou Huahu Airport (ECN), opened in 2022, is the first professional cargo airport in Asia. Ezhou Railway Station connects to Wuhan and other cities. Buses and taxis serve the city.
Hubei Normal University (Ezhou campus) and Ezhou Vocational and Technical College are the main local institutions.
Ezhou lies on the Yangtze River plain with numerous lakes and wetlands. It has a humid subtropical climate and is near the Daye Lake and Liangzi Lake.
Visit the Ezhou Yellow Crane Tower replica, Xishan Scenic Area, Liangzi Lake, and the ancient city walls of Wuchang (modern Ezhou).
Day 1: Visit Xishan Scenic Area and the Ezhou city museum.
Day 2: Take a boat trip on Liangzi Lake for wetland scenery and fresh fish.
Try Ezhou fish noodles, Liangzi Lake fish, lotus root soup, and Hubei-style hot dry noodles. The city is known for freshwater fish and lotus products.
Liangzi Lake fish products, lotus seeds, Hubei tea, and local handicrafts are sold in the city markets and around the lake area.
Local Vibe: Ezhou (鄂州) is proud, spicy, and revolutionary. Locals love chili, late nights, and talking politics over grilled fish. Visitors love the authentic atmosphere, friendly advice, and the way Ezhou fish noodles shows up on every local menu.
Fun Facts:
• Ezhou is home to the Ezhou Yellow Crane Tower replica, a local highlight that reflects the city's character and history.
• The city blends everyday modern life with long-standing traditions, making it a great place to experience real China.
• Ezhou fish noodles is one of the local flavors visitors remember most — ask a local where they eat it.
Locals in Ezhou have their own regional flavor of Mandarin. Try these to sound like one of the crowd:
恰饭 (qià fàn) — Eat food.
妹陀 (mèi tuó) — Girl.
伢子 (yá zi) — Boy.
• Mao Zedong — The founder of the People’s Republic of China was born in Hunan.
• Liu Shaoqi — A major early Chinese leader was also from Hunan.
• Yuan Longping — The father of hybrid rice, associated with Hunan’s rice fields, revolutionized global food security.
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