Nanchang: The Unsung Millennial City

The Hangchang High-Speed Railway is finally open for operation!

Another high-speed rail line connecting Hangzhou and Nanchang,

linking the "Most Spectacular Mountain Under Heaven" Huangshan,

the ancient village-filled Yixian, the "City of a Thousand Lakes" Poyang,

and the most obscure millennia-old city,

has come into the spotlight:

with water towns rivaling Jiangnan, a love for spice matching Sichuan and Chongqing,

and a true heroic city,

yet forgotten by time...

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Nanchang has been overlooked and underestimated for too long!

Many know "a solitary wild duck flies with the sunset clouds,"

but may not realize the Tengwang Pavilion is in Nanchang;

or that clay pot soup originates from Nanchang.

© Tuchong Wang Xiaoguai

Yet this seemingly low-profile

capital of Jiangxi Province shines with undeniable brilliance.

It is a cultural ancient city with over 2,200 years of history,

praised as a land of natural treasures and outstanding talent.

Li Bai left behind "sitting silently with the immortal of Nanchang,"

while Lu You wrote "remembering my return from Nanchang to hometown."

Xin Qiji left behind the words "not listed among Nanchang's immortals" here,

while Wang Bo's "Preface to the Pavilion of Prince Teng" bestowed even higher praise!

Its hinterland is China's largest freshwater lake,

long hailed as "girdled by three rivers and adorned with five lakes."

It’s also a hidden paradise of chewy, glutinous delights.

The spiciness here is straightforward and unapologetic,

even attracting "The Story of Chuan'er 2" to film its food hunts,

with spicy chicken feet skewers making countless netizens drool.

It’s not a trendy tourist destination,

often dismissed as having little to offer.

Yet it boasts lakes more charming than West Lake;

it has ancient villages as serene as Huizhou.

Turns out, Nanchang is this stunning!

We’ve long underestimated and overlooked it!

It’s time to rediscover Nanchang!

To touch the profound legacy of its 2,200-year history,

this ancient cultural city with millennia of heritage

has preserved over 600 historical sites!

Crowned as one of "the Three Great Towers of Jiangnan,"

where you can savor the poetic grace of "autumn waters merging with the vast sky."

When the lights come on at night, it's a dazzling display of colors.

The birthplace of the Taoist Jingming Zhongxiao tradition.

With a history of over 1,600 years,

it attracts hundreds of thousands of pilgrims to pray for blessings!

© Tuchong Shangqing Tianshu Xuanqingzi

The bronze Buddha of Youmin Temple, the bronze bell of the Bell and Drum Tower, and the iron elephant of Puxian Temple,

The only surviving bronze bell (weighing 10,064 jin) is now placed in the bell tower.

"Jiangxi may be poor, but it still has 36,000 bronze pieces," referring to this.

It has stood here since the Tang Dynasty,

With layers of "upturned eaves and high-hanging bronze bells,"

Against the backdrop of distant skyscrapers and city lights,

It perfectly blends classical and modern beauty.

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Gold artifacts, bronze ware, jade objects, lacquered wooden items,

And over 10,000 other precious cultural relics.

Especially the 378 gleaming gold artifacts,

One can't help but marvel at ancient Nanchang's prosperity.

© Tuchong The Vast Sea from All Directions

Behold the magnificent landscape that embodies mountains, rivers, and lakes.

"Green trees on all sides, water on three sides; a city of camphor trees, half a city of lakes."

Perfectly illustrating what it means to have the city in the lake and the lake in the city.

Separating the old town and the new town into two banks of the river.

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Coiling like a giant dragon above it.

© Tuchong Xingxingsheshe de Hao

Nanchang's largest inland natural lake,

Even the world-famous West Lake of Hangzhou

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It borders the Gan River, covering a total area of 400 hectares,

With green trees lining the lake embankment and speedboats darting across the water,

There's a sense of soaring freely through the sky.

Literary figures like Du Mu, Huang Tingjian, and Ouyang Xiu

All left poems praising East Lake,

Here, the mountains are lush and the climate is pleasant.

With its enchanting peaks, winding streams,

Deep valleys, and swirling mist,

It forms the unique charm of Meiling: "verdant, serene, majestic, and extraordinary."

Experience the revolutionary spirit of the heroic red city

It was an even more significant chapter before the founding of New China.

Nanchang witnessed a moment forever etched in revolutionary history—

Since then, Nanchang has been hailed as the Heroic City.

Many memorial sites related to "red culture."

Standing there is the inscription by Marshal Ye Jianying,

the nine bold characters of the August 1 Nanchang Uprising Memorial Tower.

The August 1 Bridge was completed in 1936,

and is the longest cable-stayed bridge in Nanchang and even Jiangxi,

acclaimed as the premier museum of Chinese military history,

showcasing the birth and growth of the People's Army.

It oversees five revolutionary sites:

Experience the fiery and vibrant flavors on the tip of the tongue.

Zhongshan Road, Hamo Street, Chuanshan Road, Yangzi Alley, Jiandeguan,

all still preserve the city's slow-paced life and lively atmosphere.

Surrounded by Hunan, Cantonese, and Zhejiang cuisines in Jiangxi,

each province's culinary style is much more prominent than Jiangxi cuisine.

But Nanchang's deliciousness is enough to make it stand out!

When it comes to Nanchang, one cannot ignore its spiciness.

If it's your first time in Nanchang,

whether it's braised chicken feet, sausages, or lotus root balls,

or lungs, trotters, duck gizzards,

all can be dipped into the spicy red oil broth.

It can be said that "everything can be boiled."

It is also a highly representative spicy delicacy in Nanchang,

retaining the authentic freshness of Cantonese cuisine,

while adding the oily spiciness of Jiangxi dishes, making it perfect with rice.

© Xiaohongshu: Xiaoyu Takes You Around the Magic City

But the most classic has to be chili cakes,

which, as the name suggests, are cakes made from chili peppers,

and a nostalgic childhood flavor for locals.

© Xiaohongshu: Lucky.lily

On every sleepy morning,

a bowl of smooth mixed noodles and a jar of nourishing claypot soup

awaken the city, making them the king of breakfast for locals!

There are also the five traditional famous snacks of Jiangxi,

And Nanchang has many, many more surprises...

Whether it's natural scenery or historical heritage,

Whether it's red culture or small-town life,

Too many elements make up this treasure of a city.

It’s quite suitable for a short weekend getaway.