China · Jiangxi
The hero city of the Gan River: climb the Tengwang Pavilion made famous by Wang Bo’s poem, salute the birthplace of the People’s Liberation Army at Bayi Square, ride the world’s second-tallest ferris wheel and watch winter cranes on Poyang Lake.
The "First Pavilion of Jiangxi" — climb its terraces for the Gan River view praised in Tang poetry.
China’s second-largest city square, crowned by the August 1 Uprising memorial tower.
A 160-metre ferris wheel — the second tallest in the world.
From October to March, tens of thousands of cranes and swans winter on China’s largest freshwater lake.
Clay-pot soup simmered overnight — the taste of Nanchang.
The old pagoda of the ancient city wall, ringed by busy markets.
Two days cover the city: one for the Tengwang Pavilion, Bayi Square and the old town, one for Meiling or a day trip to Lushan Mountain.
Spring and autumn are mild. Summers are among China’s hottest (up to 40°C); winter is cold and dry.
Gan cuisine is bold and spicy — try waguan clay-pot soup, Nanchang rice noodles and braised dishes.
Metro lines and buses cover the city; taxis are cheap for short hops.
Domestic and international flights land at the city’s airport, linked to the city centre by metro and airport shuttles.
High-speed rail (CRH) connects most Chinese cities; the main station is close to the centre with metro transfer.
Long-distance coaches serve nearby towns and provinces from the main bus station.
Metered taxis and ride-hailing apps are easy to flag; a 3 km city trip starts around ¥14.
Car rental with a local driver is available for day trips to the countryside and coastline.
The reconstructed Tang masterpiece on the Gan River; terraces look over the modern skyline.
The square and museum behind China’s revolutionary history.
A Tang-era pagoda in the old town, ringed by markets and snack streets.
The 160 m ferris wheel gives a full sunset loop over the Gan River.
Evening musical fountains by the riverfront, beside the ferris wheel.
From October to March, join guided visits to the Poyang Lake wetlands.
Bayi Square, the memorial and the old town lanes tell Nanchang’s 1927 story.
Modern hotels along the Gan River, close to Qiushui Square and the ferris wheel.
Budget and mid-range options beside the markets and metro lines.
Convenient for early trains to Lushan and Jingdezhen.
Full hotel lists across Jiangxi are on our hotels page.
Soups simmered overnight in earthenware jars — the signature taste of Nanchang.
Spicy cold or hot rice noodles sold at every street corner.
A spring classic of the Gan table — artemisia sprouts stir-fried with cured pork.
Three-cup chicken, braised dog-meat-free classics and bamboo-steamed sausage.
Silverfish and dried fish from the lake — easy gifts.
Local glutinous-rice wine and pickled vegetables.
Jiangxi is the home of Chinese porcelain; shops carry Jingdezhen ware.
Browse Jiangxi specialties on our specialty pages.
Two days by coach: Jade Gully, Longshou Cliff and the Three-Step Waterfall.
A day at the wetland watching cranes and swans (October–March).
Half a day of forest trails and springs above the city.
Tengwang Pavilion, Baihuazhou, Bayi Square and Shengjin Pagoda. View the plan →
The city sights plus a day of forest trails at Meiling. View the plan →
City Classics Tengwang Pavilion, Baihuazhou, Bayi Square, the August 1 memorial and Shengjin Pagoda — the full old-town loop.
Meiling Forest A day on Meiling’s green ridges and streams — the "Little Lushan" escape, then back to the city for dinner.
A 2-day trip costs about ¥600: hostel beds ¥55, meals ¥40 per person.
High-speed rail from Shanghai (about 4 h), Wuhan and Changsha; Nanchang Changbei Airport is 25 km north.
Jiangxi tourism information and emergency services are easy to reach in the city centre.
Spring and autumn; avoid the summer heat of the "four furnaces" and winter dampness.
Tickets, hotels, train seats and local drivers arranged by our team — free of charge, no obligation.
Tengwang Pavilion, Poyang Lake and more.
Licensed local operators.
Souvenirs and food products.