Chinese Name: 新余市 (xīn yú shì)

Population: 1,110,000  

Area: 3,178 square kilometers (1,227 square miles) 

Nationalities: Han  

Administrative Division: 1 district (Yushui); 1 county (Fenyi) 

Seat of the City Government: 13, Ganxin Zhong Lu, Yushui District, Xinyu City  

Useful Telephone Numbers: Tourist Complaints: 0790-6420858
                                         Weather Forecast: 121
                                         Zip Code Inquiry: 184

Bank of China Xinyu Branch: 6, Ganxin Zhong Lu, Yushui District, Xinyu City
 
China Post Xinyu Branch: 1, Changqing Lu, Yushui District, Xinyu City

Location: Xinyu lies in the west-central region of Jiangxi Province, neighboring Yichun and Ji'an. The capital city of the province, Nanchang, is about 150 kilometers (93 miles) east of Xinyu.  

History: Although this area was inhabited by human settlers as early as 5,000 years ago, Xinyu County, named after the Yushui River running through it, was established in 267 during the Three Kingdoms Period (220-280) under the administration of Yichun. By the year of 598, the county had been marked off from the Yichun.

Physical Features: Xinyu is located in the medium and low mountainous and hilly area of western Jiangxi, and its terrain is higher in the north and south, flat and lower in the center with the Yuanhe River running through. Apart from large areas of hilly mountains and hills, plain areas around the river are also an important component of the city's landform.           

Climate: The city bears a subtropical humid climate characterized by a distinct four seasons, temperate weather and relatively shorter chilly winter. July to August should be the hottest period of a year. Frost and snow usually fall during the severe winter. The second quarter of the year collects almost half a year's rainfall.   

When to Go: at any season during a year    

Special Local Products: preserved egg, grass cloth, honey orange

Scenic Spots: Fairy Lake Scenic Resort covers an area of 198 kilometers (76 square miles) in total, ranking the top attractions in Xinyu City and even in Jiangxi Province as well. It is 17 kilometers (11 miles) from the downtown area, and is divided into five principal scenic zones: Wulong Lake, Zhongshan Valley, Qianyang Lake, Dagang Mountain, Jiulong (Nine-dragon) Bay. The scenic area is a collection of karst caves, elegant islands and ancient towns, tombs and stone inscriptions.

Travel Tips: 
Xinyu does not have its own airport, but it is convenient to draw support from the Nanchang Changbei International Airport. Over an hour is needed to shuttle between the two cities. Here is enclosed the address of the Xinyu's long-distance bus station: No.723, Xianlai Dadao (East), Yushui District.