Nanchang is a city full of challenges and charm. Although it has a low domestic presence, it is also the capital city of Jiangxi Province. There are many natural landscapes here and relatively few artificial buildings and attractions. Here, I will share with you a two-day tour guide to Nanchang.

The first day of a two-day trip to Nanchang

Tangning No. 1, the surrounding area is relatively prosperous and the subway is more convenient.

The best route: Nanchang West Railway Station-Wanda Mao-hotel check-in-Qiushui Plaza-Greenland Colorful City Xiguo Private Kitchen.

1. Nanchang Sunac Mao (formerly Wanda Mao)

The super large porcelain townhouse has a stunning appearance and good photos. There are movies and ocean theme parks in the mall, and there is Sunac Theme Park nearby. You can enter without a ticket. You can charge for individual items or buy a combined ticket.

2. Qiushui Square

It is not far from the hotel square, so we walked there. Best at sunset. You can look at the Wang Teng Pavilion across the river. "The setting sun and the lonely owl take off, and the autumn water is of the same color." The river breeze is very cool, and there are many locals enjoying the cool air. The fountain in Qiushui Square must not be missed. There is a trip at 7:30, right in the middle of the Green Twin Towers. The colors and scenes are still stunning. Finally, be careful not to get caught in a large wave of fountains.

The second day of the two-day tour in Nanchang

The best route: Wang Teng Pavilion - Bayi Square - Wanda Weifuji - Nanchang Station to Jingdezhen.

1. Tengwang Pavilion

The day before Zhu Fei, a person bought a ticket for 50 yuan, and the park opened at 8 o'clock. Someone pointed out that there are really very few people who go early. You can also take photos of the Wang Teng Pavilion, which has six floors, each with something to visit, and the third, fourth and fifth floors overlooking the river.

2. Bayi Square

Just in time for the fountain show that started at nearly 10 o'clock, patriotic songs were played during the fountain show. Visiting the Nanchang Uprising Memorial Tower on August 1st gave me a feeling of excitement. (I don’t know if it is the special time arrangement for May Day)

Chinese food: Weifuji, Nanchang specialty snacks, located next to Wanda Tower. Lunch opens at 11 o'clock. You can queue up at the venue ten minutes in advance, otherwise you will have to wait for a long time.

Other places I would like to visit before I have time:

August 1st Uprising Memorial Hall and Museum.

Nanchang Guide

Since ancient times, Nanchang has been known as "the Fujian household of Guangdong, the Wu head and the Chu tail" and the "Golden Three Rivers and Five Lakes". It is named after the prosperity of the south. Nanchang has a history of more than 2,200 years. It is a national historical and cultural city and a famous city of revolutionary heroes. It is known as the place where the military flag is raised. The majestic Wang Teng Pavilion, the Gan River passing through the city, the quiet and spiritual Poyang Lake, ancient Nanchang is not only colorful and full of outstanding people, but also adds a bit of heroism due to the history of the August 1st Uprising. Delicious and nutritious crock pot soup, authentic rice noodles and meat, just listening to it makes people salivate. How could you miss them?

Recommended route

Two-day tour of Nanchang landmarks

On the first day, Wang Teng Pavilion - Yang Mian Temple - Baihuazhou - Nanchang Uprising Memorial Hall - Bayi Square -Jinsheng Iron Tower-Qiushui Square-Nanchang Star

Although there are many sightseeing spots on this day, they are all Nanchang's landmarks or highlights. These scenic spots are relatively concentrated, do not require too far distance, and the time to play is not too long.

Meiling National Forest Park on the second day

Poyang Lake National Nature Reserve on the third day

Must-see attractions in Nanchang

Wang Teng Pavilion

Tour time: 1-2 hours

Transportation: No. 5, No. 12, No. 18, No. 20, No. 25 air-conditioning, No. 26, No. 27, No. 38 Take No. 228, No. 305 or No. 307 and get off at Zhongshanqiao Station.

Features: Wang Teng Pavilion is the first attraction in Nanchang. Known as the "First Building of Xijiang", the famous "Tengwang Pavilion Preface" is the scene here. Ge Teng Pavilion, Hubei Yellow Crane Tower and Hunan Yueyang Tower are also known as the "Three Famous Towers in Jiangnan". The pavilions and pavilions are very colorful. Each floor of the pavilion has a theme, which is also related to the pavilion. It feels like being in a palace of classical art.

Main attractions: the architectural styles of Wang Teng Pavilion and cloisters, paintings in the main halls on each floor or Su Dongpo’s calligraphy, "Luan Jia" ritual vessels, and Jiangxi craft exhibits.

Warm reminder: The ancient stage on the top floor performs costume singing and dancing every day at 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 14:30, 15:30 and 16:30.

Youmin Temple

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Features: Yangmian Temple is the only complete temple in Nanchang. It was originally a residence donated by Ge, the principal of Zhangyu Wanghan Comprehensive School. There are more than 90 Buddha statues decorated in the Thousand Buddha Jar in the temple, with different shapes, simple and dignified, which are extremely rare in China.

Main attractions: Main Hall, Bronze Buddha Hall, Thousand Buddha Cylinder.

Baihua Zhou

Nanchang Bayi Park

Tour time: 1-2 hours

Transportation: Next to Yangmian Temple is Baihuazhou Bayi Park is only a 2-minute walk away.

Features: Bayi Park, where Baihuazhou is located, was the location of the Gongyuan of the Qing Dynasty and the object of chanting by many famous scholars in ancient times. The park integrates lakes, islands, ancient buildings, and historical relics. Among the "Ten Scenic Spots of Zhang Yu", the "East Lake Moonlight Night" and "Simple Spring Vegetables" are also here. It is a resort where you can get peace and quiet after being busy in the city.

Main attractions: East Lake, Baihuazhou, Baihuazhou Pavilion, Su Causeway Arch Bridge, Supu Garden.

Nanchang Uprising Memorial Hall

Tour time: 1-2 hours

Transportation: Walk for about 10 minutes from Baihuazhou along Minde Road, Xiangshan North Road and Zhongshan Road minute.

Features: The August 1 Nanchang Uprising Memorial Hall is based on the former headquarters, with a plaque written by Chen Yi hanging at the entrance. The glorious historical chapter of the Nanchang Uprising is reproduced with a large number of historical documents, charts, photos, cultural relics and inscriptions of veteran comrades who participated in the Nanchang Uprising.

Main attractions: 4 exhibition rooms, inscription memorial room, festive auditorium, rooms 25, 20, 9, 10, guard room, health room, etc.

Travel Tips: Closed every Monday.

Bayi Square

Nanchang Bayi Square

Tour time: 20-30 minutes

Transportation: Take the Outer Ring Road 2 at the Memorial Hall Road, get off at Telecom Building Station, about 20 minutes.

Features: Bayi Square is one of the largest central squares in the world and the most unforgettable evil square. The monument on the square is solemn and sacred. Various political and business activities are held every year, and the decorations on the square are ever-changing.

Main attractions: August 1st Nanchang Uprising Memorial Tower, military history reliefs and stone carvings, flag-raising platform, Jinshui River.

Travel tip: The fountain in the square is open every night.

Shengjin Pagoda

Tour time: 1 hour

Transportation: Take No. 13 from Bayi Square and get off at the Customs Station, about 30 minutes.

Features: The Jinsheng Iron Tower is famous for a gold vase containing 300 cultural relics. It is a typical Jiangnan pavilion tower with brick and wood structure. Jinsheng Building, the only high-rise ancient building in Nanchang, leads directly to its top floor and looks directly at Qianli Hushan Road. The wind chimes on the eaves of the tower have one scale on each floor and seven tones on the seventh floor. The breeze blows and sounds pleasant to the ear.

Main attractions: Jinsheng Iron Pagoda, Thousand Buddha Temple, Golden Pagoda Bell.

Travel tip: Every year in early October, the Golden Saint Iron Tower holds an annual temple fair. By then, snacks from all over the country will gather here, making it a good place to taste delicious food from all over the world. Long Xingyuan also performs Nanchang local drama every day.

Qiushui Square

Visit time: 30 minutes

Transportation: Take Air Conditioning Route 221 from Jinsheng Building and get off at Shimao Intersection Station, about 1 hour.

Features: Qiushui Square has the largest musical fountain group in Asia. The gorgeous lights cooperate with the Wang Teng Pavilion on the opposite bank to reproduce the artistic conception of "the sunset flies together alone, the autumn water and the sky are the same color".

Main attractions: 128-meter musical fountain.

Warm reminder: The fountain is open twice a night, 19:50-20:10 and 20:45-21:00. Two additional sessions will be opened on holidays from 10:00-10:30 and 15:30-16:00; closed on rainy days.

Nanchang Star

Visit time: 1 hour

Transportation: Take bus No. 17 from Qiushui Square and get off at Hongdu Nandaokou Station, approx. 30 minutes.

Features: The "Nanchang Star" Ferris wheel is currently the third tallest Ferris wheel in the world and the largest clock in the world. The 60 capsules each represent a 60-minute time scale, and different modes can be set as needed. People can also send text messages to the control system, and the colored lights of the Ferris wheel can display the content of the text messages, with the number of words not exceeding 12.

Main attractions: high-altitude sightseeing, beautiful scenery of the Xishan Mountains of Jiangxi, and various customs of the city.

Meiling National Forest Park

Nanchang Meiling Scenic Area

Visit time: one day.

Transportation: Take a ride

Features: Meiling is a famous summer resort in Nanchang, the birthplace of Chinese classical melody and Taoism, and is known as "Xiaolu Mountain". The scenic spot is not only "verdant, secluded, handsome, and peculiar", but also has numerous historical sites, temples, calligraphy and painting academies, rafting, etc. It can be said that you can enjoy the ten-mile red azaleas in spring, enjoy the cool breeze of Baizhang Sendai in summer, taste the nectar of wild fruits from Qianfeng Peak in autumn, and breathe the silver flowers of Yushu trees in thousands of mountains in winter.

Main attractions: Hongya Single Crystal, Lion Peak, Yao Xi Lake, Lin Biao Villa, Hunyuan Villa, Cui Yan Temple, Tomb of Martyr Fang Zhimin, etc.

Poyang Lake National Nature Reserve

Jiangxi Poyang Lake

Visit time: one day.

Transportation: Take a bus from Nanchang Coach Station to Poyang Lake County, and then take a special bus to the Wetland Park behind or at the entrance of Guo Tu Building in Poyang Lake County, free of charge. The bus departs at 8:00 and 14:30 every morning and returns around 17:00. There are cruise ships every day from Nanchang to Wucheng, a bird watching spot, which is very convenient.

Features: Poyang Lake is China's largest freshwater lake, one of China's top ten ecological reserves, and one of the world's important ecological areas designated by the World Wildlife Fund. Poyang Lake is rich in aquatic plants. It is as majestic as the sea in summer and autumn. Tens of thousands of migratory birds spend the winter in late autumn and early winter. Reeds sway in the dry season. It is known as "the most beautiful grassland in China".

Main attractions: migratory birds, reeds, lakes.

Travel Tips: The best time for bird watching is November; Poyang Lake spans many places in Jiangxi, and Jiujiang and Shangrao are adjacent to the lake.

Other attractions recommended

The Former Residence of the Eight Immortals, Tianxiang Garden, Yao Lake, Qingshan Lake, Anyi Ancient Town, Phoenix Valley, and Houtian Desert.

Practical travel information

Best season

March-May and September-October are the best times to travel to Nanchang. In spring, everything revives, with beautiful mountains, beautiful waters, beautiful flowers, and beautiful scenery. It can be seen that the charm of Nanchang's "Garden City" is fascinating. The weather is fine in autumn, and a large number of migratory birds come here to spend the winter. The scene is spectacular. The best time for bird watching is November. There is a cruise ship from Nanchang to Wucheng, a bird watching area, which is very convenient.

Pre-trip tips

1. Nanchang is one of the four "hot pots" in summer in China. It is recommended to avoid midsummer as much as possible.

2. Starting from September 16, 2014, Nanchang will open new high-speed rail lines with Beijing and Guangzhou, with two trains a day. The running time from Beijing to Nanchang is about 9 hours and 30 minutes, and the lowest fare is 806 yuan; the running time from Guangzhou to Nanchang is 4 hours and 13 minutes, and the lowest fare is 472 yuan.

3. Nanchang people speak in a tough tone, but they are not quarrelsome.

Transportation

1. Airplane: Changbei Airport, about an hour's drive from the city. You can take a bus directly from the airport to the city. The fare is 10 yuan.

2. Train: Nanchang Railway Station, take bus No. 2, No. 5, No. 9, No. 10, No. 11, No. 559, No. 560, No. 561 to the Railway Station Square-Bus Station.

3. Long-distance buses: Nanchang has 7 bus stations, among which Xufang Bus Station and Changnan Bus Station are the main passenger transportation centers. Take Line 1, Line 88, Line 236, Line 16, Line 20, Line 525, and Line 526, which can reach you directly. There are also other bus stations such as Hongcheng Bus Station, Qingshan Bus Station, Changan Bus Station, Anyi Bus Station, and Jinxian Bus Station.

4. Intra-city transportation: bus lines cover the whole city, with a minimum price of 1 yuan and a maximum price of 15 yuan; some suburban buses cost 2 yuan, and double-decker buses No. 601 and 602 cost 2 yuan. Taxis are divided into regular cars and luxury cars. The starting price for ordinary cars is 6 yuan/2 kilometers, and the starting price for luxury cars is 8 yuan/2 kilometers. All taxis are subject to a 1 yuan fuel surcharge.

Accommodation in Nanchang

The price level of accommodation in Nanchang is not high, including express hotels and star hotels, with prices ranging from 70 to 1,000 yuan. Bayi Business District is located in the city center, surrounded by some large shopping malls and pedestrian streets. You can see the night view of Nanchang, but the price will be relatively high. Ge Teng Business District is near Bayi Bridge. Living here is not only convenient for visiting Wang Teng Pavilion, but also you can see the beautiful Ganjiang River. There are many large and small hotels near the train station, but they are all quite messy. Tanhong New District is the new development center of Nanchang City with a good environment.

Nanchang Food

Nanchang dried vegetables are the main dish and have a spicy taste. Its specialties include mugwort roasted bacon, wide hearth stone chicken legs, and bamboo tube steamed sausages

Fangyuan mixed noodles; Jinsheng Building Food Street (Long Lao Five Clay Pot Soup)

Shopping in Nanchang

There are many large shopping malls and shopping malls in Nanchang city center, some of which still retain their ancient style. The main shopping streets are located at Zhongshan Road, Shengli Road, Minde Road, Xiangshan Road and Bayi Avenue. In addition, Nanchang also has a famous women's street, which mainly sells various small commodities, clothing, shoes and hats, etc. And you generally don’t get scammed when shopping. Jiangxi famous wines Fan, Fangding, Site, Lidu sorghum wine, grape tempeh and Nanchang porcelain are the most famous local specialties.