Abstract:This paper calculates ecological footprint and ecological bearing capacity of Wuhan city in 2008 by using traditional model of ecological footprint and energy modified model. Then this paper compares the results based on the above calculations from two models. The result shows that two calculations both indicate that ecological footprint of Wuhan in 2008 exceeded its ecological bearing capacity, which indicates that condition of sustainable development in Wuhan is not so good. Therefore, this paper points out that developing thinking should be changed, industrial structure should be vigorously modified and optimized in Wuhan. Wuhan should also take advantage of circular economy and make a breakthrough from traditional “three highs and one low” to modern “three lows and one high”.