The 88 sq km Donghu scenic area is situated in the east of Wuhan City, the capital of Hubei Province. The 34 mountain peaks are surrounded by 33 square km of blue water. The scenic area for hearing surf was built in the 1950s in memory of the famous poet Quyuan. In this area, a batch of classical gardening structures, including the Quyuan Memorial Hall, echo one another. Visits to these places will give one the education in patriotism.

Since the 1980s, Wuhan City of Hubei Province has allocated a huge amount of money to build a 5 km-Chu Cheng (patterned on city of the Chu State) in Moshan scenic spot, which gives a concentrated expression to the cream of the Chu culture. Chu Cai Yuan (park of Chu talents), which reproduces influential figures of the Chu State, as well as the 800-year history of prosperity and decline or rise and fall by means of copper engraving, and stone engraving and carving. The Chu Culture has become the most beautiful scenery of Donghu Lake. Tour of Donghu is called as an "enchanting visit" by many Chinese and foreign tourists.

While stressing cultural construction, Wuhan City pays close attention to bringing the management of scenic areas onto the path of the legal system. The city people's congress has promulgated Regulations on the Management of the Donghu Scenic Area. Various trees and flowers have been planted, with the coverage rate reaching 85 percent in the Donghu area. The temperature there is always 3-5 degrees C. lower than that in the urban districts. The lake area has become an ideal place for avoiding summer heat and enjoying the coolness.