Nanchang Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of Jiangxi province, China
About Nanchang
The city 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 o
Top Attractions in Nanchang
Explore the best things to see and do in Nanchang:
- ★Bayi Monument
- ★Jiangxi Provincial Museum
- ★Nanchang Sunac Park
- ★Pavilion of Prince Teng
- ★Qiushui Square
- ★River Edge Light Show
- ★Sheng Jin Tower
- ★The Star of Nanchang
Where to Eat in Nanchang
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Crock soup
- 🍴Nanchang mixed noodles
Where to Stay in Nanchang
- 🏨Galactic Peace International Hotel
- 🏨Gloria Grand Hotel Nanchang
- 🏨Jiangxi Hotel
Nanchang Travel Guide Sections
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