Hankow, on the north bank of the Yangtze at its confluence with the Han River, is the principal port of the Yangtze and was opened to foreign trade in 1862. It is a treaty port with a large foreign community, the majority of the larger business houses of Shanghai, banks and shipping lines having their branches and agencies in Hankow. Wuchang on the south bank of the Yangtze opposite Hankow is the capital of Hupeh Province and is the industrial centre of the district. It is also historically and politically important, most of the government offices being at Wucnang. Hanyang is at the southwestern side of the confluence of the two rivers and adjoins Hankow. It is chiefly known for its arsenal.
The Pavilion at Wuchang commemorating the memory of the late Dr. Sun Yat Sen and his colleagues Chungshan Park, one of the many laid out at Hankow by the present government.
The Chinese shopping area of Hankow A 30-feet high marble tomb of a Prince of the Yuan Dynasty is a landmark at Wuchang.
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