Wuhan, Hubei province's river-forged capital, unrolls like a living scroll combining urban explorations on foot with pleasant cruise ship voyages.

Street food permeates the air with its enticing aroma, the Yellow Crane Tower whispers ancient poems, bronze objects in museums showcase history while neon-lit skyscrapers dazzle at night.

Wuhan offers various choices of breakfast, ranging from the reganmian (hotand-dry noodles), shaomai (steamed dumplings) and mianwo (deep-fried dough) to doupi (a crepe filled with sticky rice, diced meat and mushrooms).

Hanjiang River, a major tributary of the Yangtze River, meets the Yangtze at Hankou, Wuhan.

The city's iconic breakfast culture and fast-paced life have deep roots in its history as a bustling river port city.