Nanchang Travel Guide

Basic information Telephone area code: 0791 Travel complaint: 0791-3986655 Medical Treatment Jiangxi Provincial People’s Hospital Address: 92 Aiguo Road, Nanchang City Arrival method: From the train station, take the No. 2 or No. 22 bus to the Provincial People’s Hospital […]

Basic information

Telephone area code: 0791
Travel complaint: 0791-3986655

Medical Treatment

Jiangxi Provincial People’s Hospital
Address: 92 Aiguo Road, Nanchang City
Arrival method: From the train station, take the No. 2 or No. 22 bus to the Provincial People’s Hospital Station; at the Hongcheng Bus Terminal, take the No. 33 bus to the Provincial People’s Hospital Station; you can take the 2nd and 22nd roads at Bayi Square. Or take the 7 bus to the Provincial People’s Hospital Station; from the airport, take the Airport Line 1 to the Provincial People’s Hospital Station.
Tel: 0791-86895530, 0791-86895550
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Destination overview

Destination sketch

It is the capital of Jiangxi Province and is the cultural, economic, and scientific center of Jiangxi. The city has deep ties to Chinese communist history, known as Heroes’ City because it was here that the “first shots of the revolution were heard”; it’s where the communist uprising of 1 August 1927 began. This is why “BaYi” (8-1; August 1st) is throughout the city, including the central square with its monument. That spirit lives on in the people, who are considered loud and perhaps even aggressive — even by Chinese standards.

The city itself is largely split (both in geography, and in social class) by the Gan river (Ganjiang). Compare the old, cultural, and claustrophobic main city of Nanchang (east of the Gan River) with the new, shiny, almost cultureless city of Honggutan, to the west of the river (where many expats live). It is connected by a few bridges, the BaYi and Nanchang bridges being the most used. The BaYi Bridge joins the old city on the east bank of the river with the new city on the west. The bridge is ‘honored’ with the communist name “BaYi” (Mao’s revolution) but at the same time having Deng Xiaoping’s “black and white cats” of capitalistic-communism adorning the old bridge to the new, developed area of Honggutan. The city, like most Chinese cities, is dealing with the new wave of Chinese wealth, and old traditions are quickly eroding in favor of Maserati’s and tall 5-star hotels along the river. Perhaps in few places in China is the divide between old customs and new wealth as apparent as in divided Nanchang.

Best Travel season

Nanchang City is located in the sub-tropical monsoon climate with four clear seasons, longer summer and winter, shorter spring and autumn. It is hot and rainy during summer while cold and dry during winter. In contrast, spring and autumn are cool and pleasant. The annual average temperature is about 17°C (63°F) with the highest in summer of 40°C (104°F) and lowest in winter of -10°C (14°F). There are abundant sunshine and rainfall in the city. It has distinctive dry and rainy season. April to June gathers almost half of the its total precipitation of a year. The best times to visit is during spring due to the nice and comfortable weather.

Consumption level

As the capital of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang is relatively more expensive than other cities in the province. The price of a meal is 40 yuan per person, and the price of a hotel is about 200 yuan.

Practical information

Bayi Square Postal Branch
Address: No. 262, Bayi Avenue, Nanchang City
Business hours: Monday to Sunday 8:00-18:00
Tel: 0791-86200584
Nanchang Post Office official website: jxnc.spb.gov.cn

Intercity traffic

Aircraft

Nanchang Changbei International Airport, KHN
Address: Airport Road, Xinjian District, Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province
Arrival method: You can take the airport bus 1 line, 2 line, 2 line short class, 3 line, the above line will be sent every half hour from the morning departure station in the urban starting station, the whole fare is 15 yuan, take No one ticketing method, please prepare 15 yuan for change. The closing time is 21:00 or one and a half hours before the departure of the latest flight
Phone: 0791-87652114

Train

Nanchang Railway Station
Address: Jieqian Road, Erqi South Road, Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province
Arrival method: take bus 2, 22 or 22 long class, 9 road inner line, 29 road, 231 road, 9 road outside line, 10 road, 221 road, 5 road, 219 road, 232 road can arrive
Phone: 0791-87023262

Nanchang West Railway Station
Address: Southwest of Honggutan, Xinjian District, Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province
Arrival: High-speed rail bus line 1, high-speed rail bus line 2, airport bus line 3, 707 road, 708 road, 512 road, 503 road, 233 road long class
Tel: booking phone number 0791-95105105, customer service phone 0791-12306

Long-distance bus

Nanchang Coach Station
Address: 199 Bayi Avenue
Arrival mode: Bus 2, 9, 11, 15, 15, 24, 204, 215 (single), 220 (single), 303 (night), 602 can arrive
Phone: 0791-86226000

Nanchang Xufang Bus Terminal
Address: No. 848, Jinggangshan Avenue, Qingyunpu District, Nanchang City
Arrival mode: Bus lines 1, 3, 16 and 221 in the city directly reach Xufang Bus Terminal
Tel: 0791-85238017

Nanchang Hongcheng Bus Terminal
Address: No. 288 Jianshe West Road, Nanchang City
Arrival method: Take bus No.9, No.207, No.218, No.33 and No.33 to Hongcheng Bus Terminal; in addition, you can also take bus No.12, No.13, No.117, No.211, 204, 216, 219, 221 Road, 222 Road, 238 Road, 602 Road to the Armed Police Corps Station, take a 15 to 20 minute walk to Hongcheng Bus Terminal
Tel: 0791-86599801

Traffic in the city

Bus

The bus lines of urban areas cover the whole city, and there are also various special line cars.

Taxi

Taxi in the city is divided into two starting prices (within 2 km): one is 6 yuan (most models are Volkswagen, Jetta, etc.), and the other is 8 yuan (most models are Camry, LaVida, Passat, etc.)

Attractions

Pavilion of Prince Teng

One of the Four Great Towers of China and setting for the famous poem Téngwáng Gé Xùjì by Wang Bo during the Tang Dynasty.
Address: No. 36-40, Antique Street, Nanchang City
Arrival mode: Tour 2, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26 bus can be reached
Opening hours: May 1st to October 7th 7:30-18:00; October 8th to April 30th 8:00-17:30
Tickets: 50 yuan
Tel: 0791-86702036
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Mt. Lushan National Park

The national park covers an area of 500 square kilometers (about 320 square miles) and has more than 90 mountain peaks. The tallest of these is Hanyang Peak which soars to a height of 1473.4 meters (4,834 feet). Lushan owes its reputation to its Wonderful, elegant, steep and spectacular features that embrace ravines, waterfalls, grottoes, rocks and rivulets. There are 12 main scenic areas, together with 37 attractions, over 900 cliff inscriptions, and over 300 steles. The major spots include Wulao Feng, Sandie Spring, Lulin Lake, Flower Path, Ruqin Lake, Jinxiu Valley, Xianren Dong and Donglin Temple, etc.

Wulao Feng, 1,436 meters (about 4,711feet) above sea level, is located in the southeast of the mountain. Its five parallel peaks once formed a single apex and standing on the top you will be rewarded with a magnificent view of the distant mountains, Trees, lakes, and a seemingly endless sky.

Dragon and Tiger Mountain

Dragon and Tiger Mountain (Longhu Mountain) is a famous Taoism mountain with a long history. 16 km (about 9.94 miles) south of Yingtan City, Jiangxi Province, it has been noted as the ‘Residence of Celestials’ and ‘Blest Earthly Abode’ because of its beautiful scenery. As a cradle land of Taoism, Dragon and Tiger Mountain has been regarded as a Holy Land to which many pilgrimages are made every year.

According to the record of Taoism, in the middle of the East Han Dynasty (25-220), Zhang Daoling, the first Tian Shi (a Taoist priest), started to distill elixirs at this historic mountain, originally named ‘Mount of Splendid Clouds’. As the elixirs were made, a dragon and a tiger would appear. Then the mountain’s name changed and became a birthplace of Taoism.

Mt. Jinggang

Mt. Jinggang has great significance in the annals of modern Chinese history for it was here that important events during the Chinese revolution took place. For those who are interested in the history of the revolution, it is possible to take a tour on Mt. Jinggang that the people who against great odds struggled to establish the Peoples’ Republic of China. Mt. Jinggang is famous for the fact that it was here that forces led by Zhu De joined those headed by Mao Zedong. Together, the combined forces of the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) marched on to a victory that was to establish the new China under the Chairmanship of Mao Zedong. The mountain with its special features is quite different from the other sights, which makes a visit so rewarding.

Bayi Monument

This large monument with the flag of the People’s Liberation Army at the top commemorates the Nanchang Uprising of August 1 (Bayi), 1927. On this date, the People’s Liberation Army was founded.
Address: Bayi Square, Nanchang City
Arrival mode: 2, 10, 11, 22, 26, 204, 205, 215, 220, 231, 302, 303, 602 bus access
Tickets: Free

The Star of Nanchang

Formerly the world’s tallest ferris wheel (they still say it is), with a height of 160 meters.
Address: No. 1, Ganjiang South Avenue, Honggutan New District, Nanchang City
Arrival method: 17, 233, 504, 506 bus can reach
Tickets: 50 yuan
Tel: 0791-83722061

Sheng Jin Tower

Buddhist temple south of the downtown.
Address: East side of Shengjinta Street, Xihu District, Nanchang City
Arrival mode: 5, 21, 22, 30, 219 bus can reach\
Tel: 0791-86411947
Tickets: 10 yuan

YouMin Temple

This Buddhist temple is in wonderful condition and in active use.
Address: Minde Road and Susong Road Intersection, north of Bayi Park
Arrival method: 26, 230 bus can reach
Tickets: 2 yuan

Food

Nanchang is also famous for its delicious food. The traditional cuisine is Nanchang Cuisine (Gan Cuisine), which plays a very important role in Chinese food culture. Other cuisines, like Sichuan Cuisine, Guangdong Cuisine, Hunan Cuisine, etc. can also be enjoyed in Nanchang.

Nanchang snacks are a must for all visitors. The best places to go to taste the genuine specialties such as Nanchang Rice Noodles and Shitou Jie Mahua are Ruzi Lu and Fuzhou Lu. There are also the fast food restaurant chains: KFC, McDonald’s, etc. that will bring great convenience to your trip.

Accommodation

Since Jiangxi tourism development started late, Nanchang has only one youth hostel, so you can choose economic chain hotels and star ranked hotels in Nanchang.

Shopping

Generally speaking capital cities can always provide visitors with a good range of shopping. Nanchang is no exception to this. Large and modern shopping departments, featured business streets and famous supermarkets can definitely meet your demands.

The main business streets in Nanchang can be found as Zhongshan Lu, Shengli Lu, Minde Lu, Xiangshan Lu and Bayi Dadao. Some of the streets still keep their original flavor to present visitors with their glistening history. What’s more a street devoted specifically to the needs of women, known as Women Street here in Nanchang, needs a particular mention. This street mainly deals in various fashionable dresses, shoes and other items which certainly draw the attention of women. If you are a female visitor or if ever you travel with your female counterparts do remember to visit this street. It won’t disappoint you.

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