Nanchang travel informations

Nanchang-the most attractive tourist destination in southeastern China

Nanchang is the capital city of the Jiangxi Province, which is situated in the north-central part of the province. The city is surrounded by the beautiful Jiuling Mountains. It is also a home to beautiful lakes, renowned sceneries, historical and cultural places.

Things to do in Nanchang

1. Take a ticket to Nanchang to visit the Pavilion of Prince Teng

Pavilion of Prince Teng, which was constructed during653 AD, is one among the Four Great Towers of China. It covers the vast land area of 13000 square meters, which is positioned atop a concrete podium of height 12 meters. The pavilion is designed to represent the currently damaged antique city wall. Tourists visiting this spot can find a tablet made out of stainless steel at its entrance, which is carved with an inscription work of the founder of the People's Republic of China, Mao Zedong. Tourist can witness the Pavilion between morning 08:00 and evening 05:30 and from morning 07:30 to evening 06:00 from May to October on paying an entrance fee of CNY 50.

2. Enjoy the architectural design of the August First Nanchang Uprising Museum

The museum, which is a gray structure, mixing both Chinese, as well as the Western architectural styles, was constructed on the grounds of the Nanchang Uprising Headquarters. It was used as the head office of the revolutionary armed forces on the revolution in arms during 1927. Tourists now visiting the museum can find a monument hall to the rebellion, displaying many important historical as well as cultural objects. They can also find a golden tablet with the message written by the earlier Chinese Shanghai mayor and the highest-grade military commander, Chen Yi. The tablet is hanged above the museum door. Tourists can visit the museum from morning 08:00 to evening 05:30 on all days except Mondays, without entrance fees.

3. Witness millions of stunning migratory birds at the Poyang Lake

The 3,585 sq.km Poyang Lake, which is located on the northern side of the Jiangxi province, has a capacity of 25 kilometers and a standard deepness of 8 meters. The Songmen Mountain splits the lake into west part and east part. While the western part of the lake is an estuary waterway, the eastern part of the lake is comparatively broad and shallow, which is the major part of the Poyang Lake. Tourists taking a ticket to Nanchang and visiting the lake can find millions of beautiful migratory birds. The lake is fed by the Xiu River and the Gan River. Sightseers can visit the lake between morning 08:00 and 06:00 without entrance fees.

4. Explore the works of a Chinese Han painter at the Badashanren Memorial Hall

The original name of the Nanchang Badashanren Memorial Hall was Zhu D. It is the name of the renowned artist of the Qing Dynasty. Actually, the Badashanren Memorial Hall is a commemorative museum, exemplifying the function of plentiful collections, exhibiting, study and publicity. The original citadel hall has been modified into a trade fair hall to exhibit the historical information and the works of a renowned Han painter of China, Badashanren in a systematic way. Vacationers can visit the memorial hall from morning 08:00 to evening 06:00 with the entrance fee of CNY 40.

5. Book a flight from Nanchang to visit the Jiangxi Provincial Museum

The Jiangxi Provincial Museum, which is a province-rank historical museum, was constructed in 1953. Later in July 1961, the museum was authoritatively opened as a topological all-inclusive museum for the public view. Tourists visiting the museum can witness three different museums in the same building. They can enjoy witnessing a revolutionary museum, historical museum, and a natural museum. Tourists can enjoy witnessing as much as 34,000 items in all the three museums, displaying the Jianxi very old cultural history, the Jiangxi revolutionary artifacts, and the Jiangxi antique ceramics. Visitors have to show a valid identity card to enter the museum from morning 09:00 to evening 04:30.

6. Enjoy the major scenic places on the Jinggang Mountain

The Jinggang Mountain, which is located in the southwestern part of the Jiangxi Province, lies between the Hunan Province and the Jiangxi Province. It features the most complicated ground, with major peaks more than 1,000 meters above sea level. Tourists will be amazed to see the 2,120-meter high the Nanfengping peak, the highest mountain in the Jinggang Mountain region. Sightseers booking a flight from Nanchang and visiting the mountain can also enjoy witnessing eight main picturesque places. Tourists can visit these spots between morning 06:00 and night 08:00 by paying an entrance fee of CNY 156.

7. Watch the beautiful scenery of Nanchang from the Ferris wheel of the Star of Nanchang

The Star of Nanchang, which is located on the eastern side of the Nanchang city, is a gigantic Ferris wheel with the height of 160 meters. The spot was commercialized in 2006, with the investment of 57 million Yuan. Tourists visiting the spot can find 60 space shells on the wheel, each outfitted with an air conditioner, LCD television, with the seating of maximum of 8 people. Sightseers can enjoy watching the landscape of the city in the air.

8. Book a flight from Nanchang to visit the Mingyue Mountain

Tourists visiting the Mingyue Mountain can enjoy witnessing a resort and five picturesque spots. They can also explore beautiful sunrise, waterfalls, strange rocks, wild animals, as well as precious plants in these spots. The highlight of the mountain is its hot springs, with an enjoyable temperature throughout the year. The hot springs contain more than 20 health beneficial minerals. Tourists can visit the spot between morning 07:30 and evening 04:30 on paying the entrance fee of CNY 120.

9. Pay an airfare for Nanchang to visit the Shengjin Tower

The 50.86-meter, octagonal-shaped, seven-stage Shenjin tower is located on the eastern side of the Lake District. Tourists visiting the tower can find three very old swords, four golden ropes, as well as 300 Buddhist artifacts. It is one of the most famous towers in the city due to the Chinta rope.

The rope for the Chiangnan models the post and pane construction of the pavilion tower. Visitors will be amazed to see the artistically designed suspending copper bell of the tower. Vacationers can visit the tower from morning 08:00 to evening 05:30 by paying the admission fee of CNY 20.

10. Watch rare species of birds at the Tianxiang Park

The original name of the Tianxiang Park, which is positioned at the South Road of Qingshan Lake, was Xihu Gardening Park. This 1976-constructed park occupies a huge land area of 112 acres. The park was further developed over the years to make it a beautiful natural setting. Tourists visiting the park can witness as much as 32 bird species during the peak period. Tourists can also find a temple, tea abode, painting rooms, etc. Tourists can visit the park between 08:00 A.M. and 17:30 P.M. with the entrance fee of CNY 30.

Weather type in the Nanchang City

Tourists can get the real value of their airfare for Nanchang by visiting the city when its climate is pleasant. The city features a sub-tropical torrential rain type of weather.  The warmest month in the city is July and the coldest month is January. While July is the windiest month in the city, June is the dampest month with the maximum precipitation of 208.3 millimeters.

The best time to visit the Nanchang City is from May to September and again from December to February.

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