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 to Central China Normal University (CCNU).
1. Arriving in Wuhan
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By Air:
Wuhan is served by Wuhan 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 a taxi (approximately 45 minutes, 100-120 CNY) or the metro (Line 2, get off at Guangbutun Station) to CCNU.
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If requested, we can also arrange pick-up from/to CCNU.
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By Train:
Wuhan is a major railway hub with three main train stations: Wuhan Railway Station, Hankou Railway Station, and Wuchang 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 a taxi or metro (get off at Guangbutun Station) to CCNU.
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If requested, we can also arrange pick-up from/to CCNU.
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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 to Mobile Payment Methods)
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Metro: Wuhan has an extensive metro system that is efficient and easy to navigate. Fares range from 2-7 CNY depending on the distance.
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Taxis: Taxis are widely available and affordable.
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Ride-Hailing Apps: Apps like Didi Chuxing (China’s equivalent of Uber) are convenient for getting around the city.
3. Accommodation
We will cover the accommodation for all registered participants from outside of Wuhan. 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 map https://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 may not work reliably in China if you’re connected to local networks or Wi-Fi due to regional restrictions. Here are solutions:
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International Roaming
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Purchase an international roaming plan from your mobile carrier before arriving.
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Roaming data routes through your home country’s servers, allowing access to Google Maps. Check costs in advance—roaming fees can be high.
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Apple Maps
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Works in China by connecting to local servers once you arrive.
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Amap (高德地图)
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A popular local navigation app with English-language support.
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Works abroad for trip planning (e.g., saving locations), but full features like real-time traffic updates require a Chinese SIM card after arrival.
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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)
1) Metro line2 from TianHe International Airport to Guangbutun Station (near the north gate of the Campus)
2) Driving
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