Lushan National Park
Tengwang Pavilion
Dragon and Tiger Mountain
Mt. Jinggang
Poyang Lake
Nanchang is always the seat of local government since its establishment 2,200 years ago. Being a famous historical city in China, Nanchang is blessed with a series of relics.
According to a survey, there are altogether 78 cultural sites with the Tengwang Pavilion as the most renowned. It was first built in 653 by Li Yuanying, a brother of Taizong Emperor of the Tang Dynasty (618-907). The famous essay in Chinese literature written by brilliant poet of the same period, Wang Bo, brought the pavilion ever great fame. It has been reputed as one of the four famous towers in China. The pavilion has been rebuilt or renovated for twenty-nine times and its twists and turns vividly show the changes of history.
Nanchang is also a city of hero, the fame of which is endowed by the Nanchang Uprising happened in August 1, 1927. To commemorate the big event, August 1 is confirmed to be the birthday of Chinese Communist. The August 1 Nanchang Uprising Monument in the south end of the People's (Renmin) Square is a symbolic building of the city center.
There are some excellent attractions in Nanchang suburbs. Wanshou (Longevity) Palace in Xishan Mountain which is about 30 kilometers (about 19 miles) southwest of the city proper is a Taoist temple built for a famous Taoist in Jin Dynasty (265-420). Devotees will go to pray for which come true during the birthday and the day of death in the first and eighth lunar months.
Meiling and Mingyueshan are all national scenic and historic interest areas in Nanchang. They are not only fascinating holiday resorts with convenient facilities but also scenic spots with beautiful landscape and religious cultural deposit.
For visitors who are interested in Chinese painting, Badashanren Memorial Hall is a superior choice. Badashanren is the alias of Zhu Da, a distinguished painter during late Ming and early Qing dynasties. The memorial hall is built based on Qingyunpu Taoist Temple where Badashanren retired from the world to live. His paintings have enjoyed extremely high reputation for over 300 years. It will be poetic to walk among halls in the tranquil garden and appreciate famous artworks of masters. Anyi Ancient Villages refer to three nature villages all of which are more than a thousand years old. Along the old lanes paved with flagging, there are featured residence buildings, mansions, wells, bridges and drama stages that have stood there for at least hundreds of years, telling the stories of the past.
Nanchang City holds 26 natural attractions while other attractions surrounding the city are also worthy of a visit including Lushan National Park and Poyang Lake in Jiujiang City, Dragon and Tiger Mountain (Long Hu Shan) as well as Mt. Jinggang in Ji'an City. The appeal of these attractions is wide spreading and is assured to satisfy the tastes of all who visit it.
Travelers' Voices on Nanchang Attractions
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Aug. 17,2009 02:56 Reply
Mr.Lee(CN) said:
Nanchang City will build a Migratory Birds’ Park. The park covering a total area of 1467 mu will be built in the eastern parts of Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province. Nanchang is a natural habit for many migratory birds including some endangered species in the world. The Migratory Birds’ Park is expected to be partly open to the public in 2010.
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Apr. 23,2009 03:47 Reply
Ms.Tinka(Germany) said:
Hi I will be coming to Nanchang in July. A friend and ex boss is opening a language school and he wants me to come and teach. I want to check out the place first and hope to meet some local people.
Jul. 7,2009 13:55
Mr.demirel(turkey) replied:
hi ms.tinka,
i was in nanchang it is anice place people are so friendly and nice.in august i will go there again .i liked it
Aug. 17,2009 01:55
Mr.Albert(South Africa) replied:
Hi Ms. Tinka and Mr. Demire
I'm coming to Nachang next week! How is it there? Where are you teaching? I going to East China Jiaotong University :) Hope to meet you two there!