The East Lake Scenic Area is located in Wuchang District of Wuhan. Characterized by its beautiful water and mountains, abundant plants, strong customs of Chu and unique gardens, it is a national key scenic area.

The East Lake Scenic Area, which consists of the East Lake and terrestrial scenic spots along the lake, has a total area of more than 80 square kilometresv. The East Lake is the largest city lake in China, covering an area of 33 square kilometres.

Major places of interest are Tingtao (Listening to Surging Waves) Area, Moshao Hill Area, and Luo-Hong (Luojia Hill and Hong Hill) Area. Tingtao Area includes Kezhu House, Open Theatre, Tingtao House, Xingyin Pavilion, Pear Garden, Jiunu (nine women) Mound, Lake-centre Pavilion, and the Statue Fable Garden.

Moshan Hill Area stands southeastwards to the lake. Surrounded by the water on three sides, the mountain is 118 metres above sea level. In this area are Zhubei Pavilion and Qianfan Pavilion.

Moshan Botanic Garden and Chu Town, among which Moshan Botanic Garden has the most various types of plum blossoms and lotus in the world are also there. Luo-Hong Area is noted for its Cherry Blossom Festival on the campuses of Wuhan University, which is held very March or April and attracts a large number of sightseers.