Chinese Name: 南昌 (nán chāng)
Population: 5,545,500
Area: 7,402 square kilometers (2,858 square miles)
Location: in the north-central of Jiangxi Province, east China
Administrative Division: 6 districts (Donghu, Xihu, Qingyunpu, Wanli, Qingshanhu, Xinjian); 3 counties (Nanchang, Jinxian, Anyi)
Area Code: 0791
Zip Code: 330000
GDP (2019): CNY 559.618 billion (USD 81.116 billion)
Main Railway Hub in South and East China
The over 1,000-year-old Pavilion of Prince Teng and the praised 'Essay on Pavilion of Prince Teng' ensure the fame of Nanchang, the capital city of Jiangxi Province. The name of the city literally means 'a prosperous south part of China'. It is located in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, bordering the Poyang Lake to the southwest, Guangdong and Fujian to the south and Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Hubei to the north.
Because Shanghai-Kunming Railway, Beijing-Kowloon Railway and Xiangtang-Putian Railway run through Nanchang and many other railways are under construction, Nanchang functions as a major railway hub. At present, it takes about 3 hours to Beijing, Shanghai and 4 hours to Guangzhou by bullet train from Nanchang.
Water is her soul or in other words water carries all her beauty. Lakes and rivers in or around the city bring a special kind of charm to the city, so it is honored as 'a green pearl in the southern part of China'. In the evening, 293 buildings on both sides of the Ganjiang River will bring a wonderful and shocking light show. Tourists can take the Pavilion of Prince Teng cruise ship to the best viewing point to watch the performance. Such places as Bayi Bridge, Honggu Tunnel entrance and Qiushui Square are also suitable for appreciating the light show.
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