Nanchang, the capital city of Jiangxi Province, not only has numerous tourist attractions and rich cultural heritage, but also attracts many tourists with its unique natural scenery. Both history and culture lovers and nature lovers can find a satisfactory place here. The following is a brief introduction to the main tourist attractions and their characteristics in Nanchang:

Main History 
Established as Yuzhang Commandery in the Western Han, Nanchang has long been the seat of Jiangxi Province. On August 1, 1927, the Nanchang Uprising erupted here, earning the city the title “Birthplace of the People’s Liberation Army”. Today it is the provincial capital and a nationally renowned historic city.

Latitude & Longitude
City centre: 28°41′ N, 115°53′ E.
Municipal range: 28°09′ N–29°11′ N, 115°27′ E–116°35′ E.

Total Area
7,402 km².

Permanent Resident Population
≈ 6.53 million (end-2023).

Airports
1 civil airport: Nanchang Changbei International Airport (KHN).

Main Railway Stations
3 principal stations: Nanchang Railway Station, Nanchang West Railway Station, and Nanchang East Railway Station (opened 2023).

Metro Opening & Network
First metro line opened 26 December 2015; as of June 2025 four lines (Lines 1, 2, 3, 4) are in operation.

Geographic Position in China
Northern Jiangxi, on the southwest shore of Lake Poyang, at the confluence of the Gan and Fu Rivers; core of the middle-Yangtze urban agglomeration.

Geographic Features
“West hills, east waters” — rolling hills alternate with alluvial plains, dotted with numerous lakes. The Gan River cuts through the city, and Mount Meiling (841.4 m) stands to the west.

Climate Characteristics
Sub-tropical humid monsoon: hot summers, cool winters, concurrent rain and heat. Annual sunshine is abundant.

Months of the Four Seasons
Spring: March–May
Summer: June–August
Autumn: September–November
Winter: December–February

Annual Average Temperature
≈ 17.5 °C.

Annual Average Precipitation
≈ 1,650 mm.

Best Times to Visit
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) — mild temperatures and flowering or foliage scenery.

Peak Tourist Seasons
April cherry-blossom season, October Golden Week, and July–August summer holidays.

Major Tourist Attractions 
Tengwang Pavilion, August 1st Uprising Memorial Hall, Mount Meiling, Qiushui Square, Nanchang Han Dynasty Haihun Marquis Ruins Park, Yaohu Lake, Qingshan Lake.

Main Shopping Streets
Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street (Zhongshan Road, Donghu District) and Shengli Road Pedestrian Street (Shengli Road, Donghu District).

Signature Specialties
Nanchang mixed rice noodles, clay-pot soup, stir-fried pork with Artemisia selengensis, white-sugar cake, Poyang Lake whitebait.

Tengwang Pavilion: a landmark in Nanchang, famous for its "Preface to Tengwang Pavilion". Climbing the pavilion can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Gan River, and night tours are especially good.

Meiling Scenic Area: It has beautiful natural scenery, suitable for mountain climbing and summer vacation, as well as entertainment activities such as rafting.

Qiushui Square: It has the largest musical fountain in Asia, with spectacular performances at night, and also allows visitors to visit the People's Heroes Memorial Tower.

Nanchang Star Ferris Wheel: Standing at 160 meters, it offers an unparalleled view of the city's panoramic scenery.

Jiangxi Provincial Museum: It is a good place to understand Jiangxi by displaying its history and culture.

The August 1 Uprising Memorial Hall: an important place to commemorate the Nanchang Uprising and experience the heritage of the city of heroes.

Rope Golden Pagoda: a simple and elegant ancient pagoda of the Tang Dynasty, surrounded by a quaint atmosphere.

Anyi Ancient Village Group: Preserve the ancient buildings of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and experience the culture of Gan merchants and the traditional village customs.

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