Wuhan Ferry

Vehicles getting on a ferry to cross the Yangtze River at Wuhan. Wuhan is made up of 3 cities, Wuchang (武昌) on the East side of the Yangtse River, Hangkow (漢口) and Hangyang (漢陽) on the West side. These cars are crossing from Hangyang to Wuchang, visible in the distance in the morning haze.

There is actually a major bridge linking the two sides right at the middle of the city. The Yangtze River Bridge at Wuhan is in fact the first bridge over the Yangtze River, the longest river in China, Unfortunately there is now so much traffic that vehicles are only allowed to use the bridge on alternate days. Odd numbered licenses on odd numbered days and vice versa. So a crossing which takes only several minutes on the bridge turns into an excursion taking more than half an hour. It was quite an experience for us. But for people who cross the bridge on a daily basis, it must be quite a nightmare.