Hubei, means "north of the lake", referring to Hubei's position north of Dongting Lake, is a central province of the People's Republic of China. The province has a subtropical climate with distinct seasons.

Hubei is also known as the "Land of Fish and Rice"; however, other important agricultural products include cotton, rice, wheat, and tea. Hubei is home to the ancient state of Chu, a local state during the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, and endows richly with tourist attractions. Some major tourist attraction include Mount Jiugong, Mount Wudang, Three Gorges, Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan, and building complex of the Wudang Mountains, a World Heritage Site.