Nanchang, the capital of Jiangxi province, packs its best sights into a walkable riverside core: the Tang–era Pavilion of Prince Teng on the Gan River, the central shopping and civic hub of Bayi Square, and the free August 1st Uprising Memorial Hall marking the 1927 uprising that gave the People’s Liberation Army its birthday. This guide covers all 40 attractions from the original list, but with a correction: roughly a third of the original entries turned out to be exact duplicates of earlier entries under different headlines, and three described attractions we could not independently verify. Every duplicate is disclosed in place below rather than deleted, and the three unverifiable entries have been replaced with real, sourced Nanchang attractions (see the Corrections section).
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Quick Answer: Nanchang’s Best Attractions at a Glance
If you only have one day, start at the Pavilion of Prince Teng, walk to Bayi Square, and end the evening at the August 1st Uprising Memorial Hall or the Star of Nanchang Ferris wheel on the riverside.
| Attraction | Best for | 2026 price | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pavilion of Prince Teng | Historic tower / icon | 50 RMB day; 100 RMB night+tower | Donghu District |
| Bayi Square | Free / city life | Free | Donghu District |
| August 1st Uprising Memorial Hall | Free / history | Free (closed Mon) | 380 Zhongshan Rd |
| Star of Nanchang | Ferris wheel / views | ~48 RMB | Xinjian District, riverside |
| Jiangxi Museum | Museum / culture | Check current hours | Donghu District |
| Wanshou Palace Historical Street | Free / old town | Free | 420 Zhongshan Rd, Xihu District |
| Haihun Marquis Site Museum | Archaeology | 60 RMB | Honggutan District |
| Bada Shanren Memorial Hall | Art / history | 40 RMB (20 RMB student) | Qingyunpu District |
When Is the Best Time to Visit Nanchang?
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the best months to visit: Nanchang has a subtropical monsoon climate, summer temperatures can reach 40°C (104°F), and winter lows drop to about -10°C (14°F). The monsoon season runs April to June, so pack an umbrella if you visit then. Nanchang Changbei International Airport connects to most major Chinese cities, and the city is a major railway hub on the Beijing–Kowloon and Shanghai–Kunming lines.
All 40 Things to Do in Nanchang
1. Bada Shanren Memorial Hall
Address: China, Jiangxi, Nanchang, Qingyunpu District, Qingyunpu Rd, 330001
The Bada Shanren Memorial Hall is a museum of ink-wash paintings by Zhu Da (Bada Shanren), a Ming-dynasty prince turned monk-painter whose minimalist bird and fish paintings still influence Chinese ink art. Admission is 40 RMB (20 RMB for students with ID), open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry 4:30 PM), closed Mondays.
You can book a private city day tour that includes this stop alongside Bayi Square and the Pavilion of Prince Teng.
2. Pavilion of Prince Teng (Tengwang Pavilion)
Address: 58 Fanggu St, Donghu District, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China, 330009
The Pavilion of Prince Teng is one of the Three Great Towers of southern China, first built in the Tang dynasty (653 CE) and rebuilt many times since; today’s structure dates to 1989. It overlooks the Gan River and is Nanchang’s single most-photographed landmark.
Daytime admission is 50 RMB; a night ticket without tower access is 30 RMB, and a night ticket with tower access is 100 RMB. Climb to the fifth-floor observation deck for the best river views.
3. Qiushui Square Musical Fountain
Address: MVM6+6RQ, Ganjiang Middle Blvd, Donghu District, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China, 330038
Qiushui Square sits on the Gan River in the Honggu Beach area and hosts one of Asia’s largest musical fountain groups, part of the wider Ganjiang Citizen Park. Evening fountain shows are free and draw large local crowds; arrive by dusk for a spot near the water.
4. Shengjin Tower
Address: 1 Shengjinta St, Xihu District, Nanchang, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China, 330002
Shengjin Tower is an octagonal Ming-dynasty-style tower in the old city center, a short walk from the Nanchang Folk Museum (below). It’s a quiet, low-key stop compared to Tengwang Pavilion, worth combining with the folk museum and Changcheng Garden on the same walk.
5. Bayi Square
Address: China, Jiangxi, Nanchang, Donghu District, Bayi Blvd, 330003
Bayi Square is Nanchang’s central public square and main shopping district, anchored by the August 1st Uprising Monument. It’s free to visit, busiest in the evening, and the easiest single stop for gauging everyday Nanchang street life, food stalls, and retail.
6. Nanchang Ocean Park
Address: 1984 Beijing E Rd, Qingshanhu District, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China, 330029
Nanchang Ocean Park is an aquarium in Qingshanhu District with marine-life exhibits and shows. It’s a paid, family-oriented attraction; check current hours and ticket prices before visiting, as these change seasonally.
7. Global Park (Northwest Gate)
Address: 258 Yuping E Ave, Qingshanhu District, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China, 330013
Global Park is a large public park in Qingshanhu District. The Northwest Gate is a stone-built entrance popular for photos; the park itself is a green, walkable space rather than a major sightseeing draw.
8. Youmin Temple
Address: 181 Minde Rd, Donghu District, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China, 330008
Youmin Temple is a working Buddhist temple in central Nanchang, one of the city’s oldest religious sites. It’s a quieter counterpoint to the squares and museums nearby, and remains an active place of worship rather than a purely tourist site.
9. Star of Nanchang (Ferris Wheel)
Address: MV42+G77, Ganjiang S Blvd, Xinjian District, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China, 330038
The Star of Nanchang is a 160-meter observation wheel on the west bank of the Gan River, one of the tallest Ferris wheels in the world. A ride costs roughly 48 RMB per person and takes about 30 minutes; go near sunset for river and skyline views.
10. Aixihu Forest Wetland Park (North Gate)
Address: PX6X+325, Aixihu N Rd, Qingshanhu District, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China, 330221
Aixihu Forest Wetland Park is a large wetland and forest reserve on the city’s edge, popular for walking and cycling paths through reed beds and woodland. The North Gate entrance is the main access point; admission is generally free.
11. Nanchang Naval Vessel Theme Park
Address: China, Jiangxi, Nanchang, Qingshanhu District, near 400m marker, 330038
Nanchang Naval Vessel Theme Park is a riverside park built around a decommissioned naval vessel open for exploration, with exhibits on Chinese naval history. It’s a paid attraction and a straightforward stop if you’re already near the Star of Nanchang.
12. Nanchang Linshengtang Modern Agriculture Yuan
Address: FXXG+3HW, Nanchang County, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China, 330299
Linshengtang Modern Agriculture Yuan is a working agricultural park in Nanchang County, outside the urban core, combining demonstration farmland with walking trails. It suits travelers with a car or driver rather than a downtown day-trip crowd.
13. August 1st Uprising Memorial Hall
Address: 380 Zhongshan Rd, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
This entry replaces an unverifiable original listing (see the Corrections section below). The August 1st Uprising Memorial Hall commemorates the August 1, 1927 uprising, the event that marks the founding of what became the People’s Liberation Army — arguably Nanchang’s single most historically significant site, and a notable gap in the original 40-item list. Admission is free, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Tuesday through Sunday, closed Mondays except public holidays.
14. Nanchang Botanical Garden
Address: PRR5+W8J, Changxi Blvd, Qingshanhu District, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China, 330029
Nanchang Botanical Garden is a green space with seasonal flower displays and walking paths, a straightforward break from the city center. It draws a mostly local crowd rather than tour groups.
15. Jiangxi Museum
Address: Xinzhou Rd (新洲路2号), Donghu District, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
The Jiangxi Provincial Museum holds the region’s main archaeological and cultural collection, from Neolithic pottery to Ming and Qing porcelain. Check current hours and any required advance booking on the official museum site before visiting; large state museums in China often require free timed-entry reservations.
16. Nanchang Folk Museum
Address: MV6X+GM2, Shengjinta St, Xihu District, Nanchang, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China, 330009
Nanchang Folk Museum, near Shengjin Tower, covers local craft, dress, and everyday life through Jiangxi’s history rather than the province-wide scope of the Jiangxi Museum. It’s a smaller, quieter stop worth combining with Shengjin Tower and Changcheng Garden.
17. Changcheng Garden
Address: QW3M+P6G, Donghu District, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China, 330039
Changcheng Garden is a landscaped city park with ponds and stone paths in Donghu District, a low-key stop for a walk between the old-town sights (Shengjin Tower, the Folk Museum) rather than a headline attraction on its own.
18. Nanchang Military Theme Park (North Gate)
Address: HQ89+96W, Xinjian District, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China, 330108
Nanchang Military Theme Park displays decommissioned military hardware — tanks, artillery, aircraft — in an open-air setting in Xinjian District. It’s a paid attraction aimed at visitors interested in 20th-century Chinese military history.
19. Xianghu Scenic Area
Address: Shiyao Rd, Qingyunpu District, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China, 330030
Xianghu (Elephant Lake) Scenic Area is a lakeside park in Qingyunpu District with willow-lined promenades and paths circling the water. It’s free to walk and a common local spot for morning exercise and evening strolls.
20. Jin’an Fuyuan Humanity Memorial Park
Address: VP4C+87F, Anyi County, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China, 330511
Jin’an Fuyuan Humanity Memorial Park is in Anyi County, roughly an hour’s drive from downtown Nanchang — worth knowing before you plan a same-day visit alongside city-center sights. It’s a memorial park with stone sculpture, best suited to travelers with a car who want to see rural Jiangxi county-seat life.
21. Botanical Garden (duplicate)
This is the same location as #14 above (Nanchang Botanical Garden); the original page listed it twice under a different headline. See it there for the full write-up.
22. Aixihu Forest Wetland Park (duplicate)
This is the same location as #10 above (Aixihu Forest Wetland Park, North Gate); the original page listed it twice under a different headline. See it there for the full write-up.
23. Nanchang Naval Vessel Theme Park (duplicate)
This is the same location as #11 above (Nanchang Naval Vessel Theme Park); the original page listed it twice under a different headline. See it there for the full write-up.
24. Nanchang Linshengtang Modern Agriculture Yuan (duplicate)
This is the same location as #12 above (Nanchang Linshengtang Modern Agriculture Yuan); the original page listed it twice under a different headline. See it there for the full write-up.
25. Xianghu Scenic Area (duplicate)
This is the same location as #19 above (Xianghu Scenic Area); the original page listed it twice under a different headline. See it there for the full write-up.
26. Jiangxi Museum (duplicate)
This is the same location as #15 above (Jiangxi Museum); the original page listed it twice under a different headline. See it there for the full write-up.
27. Nanchang Folk Museum (duplicate)
This is the same location as #16 above (Nanchang Folk Museum); the original page listed it twice under a different headline. See it there for the full write-up.
28. Changcheng Garden (duplicate)
This is the same location as #17 above (Changcheng Garden); the original page listed it twice under a different headline. See it there for the full write-up.
29. Nanchang Military Theme Park (duplicate)
This is the same location as #18 above (Nanchang Military Theme Park, North Gate); the original page listed it twice under a different headline. See it there for the full write-up.
30. Jin’an Fuyuan Humanity Memorial Park (duplicate)
This is the same location as #20 above (Jin’an Fuyuan Humanity Memorial Park); the original page listed it twice under a different headline. See it there for the full write-up.
31. Nanchang Inhabitancy Theme Park
Address: Jinsha Ave (金沙大道2582号), Nanchang County, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China, 330052
Nanchang Inhabitancy Theme Park is a folk-culture park in Nanchang County featuring replica historical dwellings. We could not independently confirm current opening status beyond its listed address, so call ahead or check a booking platform before making a special trip.
32. Nanchang Museum
Address: 579 Chenghu North Avenue, Nanchang County, China
Nanchang Museum (distinct from the provincial Jiangxi Museum above) covers city-level history and artifacts. It’s a smaller, less-visited alternative if the Jiangxi Museum requires a timed-entry booking you can’t get.
33. Wanshou Palace Historical and Cultural Street
Address: 420 Zhongshan Rd, Xihu District, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
This entry replaces an unverifiable original listing (see Corrections below). Wanshou Palace Historical and Cultural Street is a restored old-town street near the Guangrunmen residential area, with traditional architecture, shops, and food stalls. Admission is free and it’s open all day, making it an easy add-on to a Bayi Square or Shengjin Tower visit.
34. Ganjiang Changnan Bund Park
Address: Along the Gan River, Changnan area, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
Ganjiang Changnan Bund Park is a riverside park on the Gan River’s south bank, officially opened in 2023 with a water play area, a sand beach, a landscaped forest walk, and a riverfront viewing platform, per Nanchang’s municipal government. It’s free and best visited in the late afternoon.
35. Nanchang Museum (duplicate)
This is the same location as #32 above (Nanchang Museum); the original page listed it twice under a different headline. See it there for the full write-up.
36. Han Dynasty Haihun Marquis Site Museum
Address: Intersection of Ganjiang Middle Ave and Xiongzhou Rd, Honggutan District, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
This entry replaces an unverifiable original listing called “South China Museum” that we could not confirm exists at its stated address (see Corrections below). In its place: the Han Dynasty Haihun Marquis Site Museum, built over the tomb of Liu He, a deposed Han-dynasty emperor, discovered in 2011 and opened to the public in 2020. It houses one of the richest Han-dynasty tomb collections found in China, including gold ingots and an early depiction of Confucius. Admission is 60 RMB.
37. Nanchang Warship (duplicate)
This is the same Nanchang Naval Vessel Theme Park described at #11 above — the original page’s own address data for this entry names that park directly. See #11 for the full write-up.
38. Jiangxi Anti-Japanese War Hall
Address: Tengwang Pavilion Scenic Spot, Donghu District, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China, 330009
The Jiangxi Anti-Japanese War Hall sits within the Tengwang Pavilion Scenic Spot and documents Jiangxi province’s role in the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937–1945). It pairs naturally with a Pavilion of Prince Teng visit since they share the same grounds.
39. Nanchang Wuxing Educated Youth Park
Address: Q7J4+Q4C, Nanchang County, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China, 330223
Wuxing Educated Youth Park commemorates the “sent-down youth” movement of the Cultural Revolution era, when urban students were relocated to rural areas. It’s a niche historical stop, most relevant if you’re specifically interested in this period of Chinese history.
40. Jinshan Tourist Scenic Area
Address: 665W+MFH, Jinxian County, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China, 344101
Jinshan Tourist Scenic Area, in Jinxian County outside the city core, combines a nature reserve with historical structures including remnants linked to the old Jinsha Palace. It’s a full side-trip rather than a quick add-on — plan a car and a half-day.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nanchang
How many days do you need in Nanchang?
Two full days covers the core sights — Tengwang Pavilion, Bayi Square, the August 1st Uprising Memorial Hall, and one museum. Add a third day for the Haihun Marquis Site Museum or a county-side trip to Anyi or Jinxian.
What is Nanchang known for?
Nanchang is the capital of Jiangxi province and is best known as the birthplace of the People’s Liberation Army, marked by the August 1, 1927 uprising, plus the Tang-dynasty Pavilion of Prince Teng, one of the Three Great Towers of southern China.
Is Nanchang worth visiting?
Yes for travelers interested in modern Chinese history and lesser-visited provincial capitals — it sees far fewer foreign tourists than Beijing, Shanghai, or Xi’an, and the Haihun Marquis Site Museum in particular is a major, still under-visited archaeological site.
Do the free attractions in Nanchang require booking ahead?
Free state sites like the August 1st Uprising Memorial Hall and the Jiangxi Museum commonly require a free timed-entry reservation through their official site or a Chinese booking app (Trip.com, Meituan) — book a day or two ahead where possible.
Corrections and Sources
This guide was corrected in August 2026 after we found significant problems with the original 2023 version: 11 attractions (numbers 21–30 and 35, plus 37) were exact address-for-address duplicates of earlier entries, republished under different headlines — a pattern also found on several other city guides on this site. Three entries (the original numbers 13, 33, and 36) described attractions we could not independently verify through web search — including one, “Nanchang Veteran Cadre Activities Centre,” that matches a generic entity name found misattributed to multiple unrelated Chinese cities elsewhere in our data. All three were replaced with real, sourced Nanchang attractions: the August 1st Uprising Memorial Hall, Wanshou Palace Historical and Cultural Street, and the Han Dynasty Haihun Marquis Site Museum. One internal citation link on the Youmin Temple entry pointed to a Harbin travel guide rather than Nanchang and has been removed. Prices, hours, and addresses were checked via TripAdvisor, Trip.com, and the Nanchang municipal government’s own site (nc.gov.cn) in August 2026; verify current details before visiting, since hours and prices at Chinese state attractions change without notice.
Last updated August 2026. This guide contains affiliate links (Viator, TripAdvisor); if you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This does not affect which attractions we recommend or how we describe them.
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