Nanchang, the capital of Jiangxi Province, has a population of 940,000. As early as in the Western Han Dynasty (206 B.C.--A.D.24), it was already known for its prosperity in the south.
  As the Nanchang Uprising took place in the city on August 1, 1927, it was honoured with the former establishment of the General Headquarters of the Nanchang Uprising, the former residences of Premier Zhou Enlai and Marshal Zhu De, and the headquarters of General Ye Ting and Marshal He Long.

  Major historic sites include Pavilion of Prince Teng and Qingyunpu Temple. Built in the Western Han some 2,000 years ago, Qingyunpu Temple was originally the place where painter Zhu Da (c.1626--c.1705) and his younger brother Zhu Qiuyue had lived in seclusion at the end of the Ming and the beginning of the Qing. Amidst towering ancient trees and twisting paths, the temple houses many great paintings by Zhu Da.

  Built by Li Yuanying, younger brother of Tang Emperor Li Shimin, on the bank of the Ganjiang River in 653, the Pavilion of Prince Teng was very much famed for Wang Bo's masterpiece Introduction to Pavilion of Prince Teng which has been highly appreciated by later generations.
About 100 kilometres north of Nanchang lies beautiful Mount Lushan known for its overhanging cliffs, springs and waterfalls. A beautiful mountain resort in summer, it boasts more than a dozen scenic spots, such as Lesser Heavenly Pool, Immortals' Cave and Three-stage Spring.

  To serve Nanchang's tourism there are the Jiangxi Guest House, Qingshan Lake Hotel, Hongdu Hotel, Elephant Hill Hotel, Jiangxi Hotel, Nanchang Hotel, Fushan Hotel and Nanchang Guest House, with good service provided.
  Available are a wide range of products special to Nanchang, including porcelain, bamboo woven articles, wood carving, embroideries, jade carving, etc.

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