Jiangxi

Jiangxi is an inland province in East China. Spanning from the banks of the Yangtze river in the north into hillier areas in the south and east, it shares a border with Anhui to the north, Zhejiang to the northeast, Fujian to the east, Guangdong to the south, Hunan to the west, and Hubei to the northwest. Major cities include its capital Nanchang, Ganzhou, and Jiujiang. After the 1911 Revolution ended the Qing dynasty, Jiangxi became one of the earliest bases for the Chinese Communist Party. The Nanchang uprising took place in Jiangxi on 1 August 1927, beginning the Chinese Civil War. In 1931, the Chinese Soviet Republic's government was established in Ruijin, which is sometimes called the "Former Red Capital". The southern half of Jiangxi is hilly and mountainous, with ranges and valleys interspersed; notable mountains and mountain ranges include Mount Lu, the Jinggang Mountains and Mount Sanqing. The northern half is comparatively lower in altitude. The Gan River flows through the province. Although the majority of Jiangxi's population is Han Chinese, Jiangxi is linguistically diverse. It is considered the center of Gan Chinese; Hakka Chinese is also spoken to some degree. Jiangxi is rich in mineral resources, leading the provinces of China in deposits of copper, tungsten, gold, silver, uranium, thorium, tantalum, niobium and lithium.

One-Day Jiangxi Tour Itinerary Recommendations

Theme:

Poetic Landscapes + Revolutionary Heritage + Porcelain Capital Charm

Suitable for:

Short trips to Nanchang/Lushan/Jingdezhen, optimal with high-speed rail + scenic shuttle

Practical Tips

Seasonal Magic:

Lushan: March clouds/July retreat/December rime | Jingdezhen Porcelain Fair (Oct)

Ticket Prices:

Tengwang Pavilion ¥50 | Lushan ¥160+shuttle ¥90 | Ancient Kiln ¥95

Must-Eat Flavors:

Nanchang: Sugar cakes, artemisia with bacon

Lushan: Stone fish omelet, tea cookies

Jingdezhen: Clay-baked chicken, bitter taro tofu

Optimization Tips:

Nanchang alternative: Jiangxi Museum (bronze exhibits)

Lushan day-trip: Take cable cars | Hiking requires 2 days

Deeper Jingdezhen experience: Add Yaoli Ancient Town (1.5-hour drive)

(Note: Attractions are scattered—focus on 2-3 key spots per area!)

Option 1:

Nanchang Red Culture & Modernity

Best for:

History lovers, families

Transport:

Metro + e-bike

08:00-10:00 Tengwang Pavilion

Recite《Preface to Tengwang Pavilion》for free entry | Panoramic Gan River views

10:30-12:00 August 1st Uprising Museum

5D recreation of Nanchang Uprising | Iconic "First Shot" sculpture

12:30-13:30 Local Lunch

Zhou Zhenzhen Noodles (beef mixed noodles + cuttlefish meat soup)

14:00-16:00 Haihunhou Kingdom Ruins Museum

10-ton coin pile & Confucius screen (1-hour taxi recommended)

17:00 Qiushui Square Fountain Show

Asia's largest waterfront fountain + "Star of Nanchang" Ferris wheel

Option 2:

Lushan Seasonal Poetry Tour

Best for:

Nature enthusiasts, photographers

Transport:

Jiujiang Station → Lushan shuttle

07:30-09:00 North Gate shuttle transfer

09:30-12:00 Western Route Highlights

Flower Path → Ravine of Splendor (Mao's poems + wild macaques)

12:30-13:30 Guling Street Lunch

Stone fungus chicken + Lushan cloud tea shrimp

14:00-16:30 Hanpo Pass → Five Old Peaks

Summer: Poyang Lake sails | Winter: Rime scenery

17:30 Meilu Villa Night Views

Historic leaders' residences + illuminated phoenix trees

Option 3:

Jingdezhen Porcelain Discovery

Best for:

Craft lovers, creatives

Transport:

20-min taxi from Jingdezhen North Station

08:30-10:30 Ancient Kiln Folk Expo

Watch masters throw clay | Try blue-and-white painting (booking needed)

11:00-12:30 Imperial Kiln Museum

Arch-shaped landmark | Yongle-era sweet white glaze

13:00-14:00 Cold Noodles + Dumpling Cakes

Maozi Snacks (alkali noodles with qingming fruit)

14:30-17:00 Taoxichuan Art District

Friday night market | 2-hour pottery workshop

18:00 Sanbao Village Art Colony

Ancient kiln studios | Stunning celadon-glazed road after rain