Chinese Name: 九江 (jiǔ jiāng)
Population: 4,920,300
Area: 19,084.61 square kilometers (7,368.61 square miles)
Location: in the north of Jiangxi Province, east China
Administrative Division: 3 districts (Xunyang, Jiangxi, Chaisang); 7 counties (Wuning, Xiushui, Yongxiu, De’an, Duchang, Hukou, Pengze); 2 county-level cities (Ruichang, Lushan)
Area Code: 0792
Zip Code: 332000
GDP (2019): CNY 312.105 billion (USD 45.239 billion)
North Gate of Jiangxi Famed for Mt. Lushan
Situated near the northern border of Jiangxi Province, Jiujiang is the second-largest city next to Nanchang. Jiujiang in Chinese literally means 'nine rivers'. Owing to its location at the geographical intersection of Hunan, Hubei and Jiangxi Provinces, it is the north gate of Jiangxi which connects Jiangxi with cities along the Yangtze River and greatly contributes to opening up to other countries. Few areas of Jiangxi can rival with the charm and character of Jiujiang, from the famed Mt. Lushan and dramatic Poyang Lake to numerous historical buildings. Lushan is widely known for a poem by Sushi saying “The true face of Mt. Lushan is lost to my sight, for it is right in this mountain that I reside.” Since that, endless tourists visit Mt. Lushan to see what it really looks like. It is necessary to take 2 – 3 days to enjoy this picturesque city.
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