Must-see attractions in Jiangxi

  • Sculpture Factory

    Jiangxi

    This tree-lined street, and the pathways that branch off it, form a kind of porcelain-production arts district, which is a centre for contemporary…

  • Yànyì Wéi

    Jiangxi

    The jewel in the crown of Jiangxi's wéi lóng wū, this fascinating, 350-year-old, four-storey structure is the tallest of a number of crumbling old…

  • Scenic Area of Guanxi Enclosed House

    Jiangxi

    For a taste of the theme-park version of Jiangxi's wéi lóng wū, head to the prosaically named Scenic Area of Guanxi Enclosed House. Until just a few years…

  • Tengwang Pavilion

    Jiangxi

    This nine-storey pagoda, now part of landscaped riverside grounds, is the city’s drawcard monument. It was first erected during Tang times, but destroyed…

  • Ceramics Art Avenue

    Jiangxi

    This large, modern ceramics hub opened in 2016 with the aim of regenerating the city. Built on the site of an old 1950s ceramics factory it features…

  • Residence of the Celestial Masters

    Jiangxi

    This is the largest and best-preserved temple in the area. It was originally built in the Song dynasty, thoroughly renovated in the Qing dynasty and then…

  • Sanbao International Ceramic Valley

    Jiangxi

    About 2km or 3km south of the Sculpture Factory and Ceramics Art Avenue is a third ceramic arts district, known simply as San Bao (三宝), which is strung…

  • Lushan National Park

    Jiangxi

    Venturing in any direction from the town of Lushan will take you into the wilds of one of the most ethereal environments in this province. The 300-sq-km…

  • Ancient Kiln and Folk Custom Museum

    Jiangxi

    A bit like a living museum, this large, nicely landscaped site, known simply as Gǔ Yáo (古窑, Ancient Kiln), contains traditional porcelain-making equipment…

  • Wǔdāng Shān

    Jiangxi

    Not to be confused with Hubei province's more famous and much larger Wudang Shan, and also known as Xiǎo Wǔdāng (小武当, Little Wudang), this group of…

  • Elephant’s Trunk Hill

    Jiangxi

    Close to Longhu Shan’s main entrance, this is the first stop you’ll reach if you catch the miniature train. Here you can hike a loop past rock formations…

  • Shengjin Pagoda

    Jiangxi

    This rebuilt, 58m-tall Tang-dynasty pagoda can't be climbed, but is attractive, and surrounded by other recently reconstructed features (an outdoor stage,…

  • Longhu Shan

    Jiangxi

    Billed as a natural Taoist wonderland, this beautiful national park is packed with family-centred entertainment – gentle raft rides, climbing shows,…

  • Shangqing Palace

    Jiangxi

    This temple complex was almost entirely destroyed by fire; only the entrance gate, first courtyard (with the drum and bell tower) and a few side halls…

  • Sandiequan Waterfall

    Jiangxi

    The three-tiered waterfall inside Lushan National Park is a highlight and just reward for hikers. The ascent of 1600m will test your knees, but press on…

  • Youmin Temple

    Jiangxi

    Once hidden down a knot of alleyways, this large still-active, yellow-walled temple is now the centrepiece of a newly landscaped area immediately north of…

  • Bayi Park

    Jiangxi

    A focal point for locals, and one of the most pleasant spots in town, this lakeside park attracts groups of Chinese, young and old, walking, dancing,…

  • Nanqing Garden

    Jiangxi

    Sanqing Shan's main summit area is known as Nanqing Garden, and includes a looping trail that wends beneath strange pinnacles and connects the southern…

  • Imperial Kiln Museum

    Jiangxi

    Relocated and rebuilt, this 'Imperial Kiln' site doesn't have a kiln, but there's a modest porcelain museum and a rebuilt pagoda you can climb.

  • Taoist Sanqing Temple

    Jiangxi

    Established during the Ming dynasty, this is one of the few Taoist temples in Jiangxi to have survived the Cultural Revolution.

  • Dafu Mansion

    Jiangxi

    This former Qing governor residence is a fine example of the period. Pay special attention to the doorway and entrance gate.

  • Longhu Shan Geopark Museum

    Jiangxi

    Has detailed explanations, in English as well as Chinese, of Longhu Shan’s formation. Beside the park's ticket office.

  • Longhu Shan Taoist Museum

    Jiangxi

    This small museum by the park ticket office is dedicated to Taoism but has information in Chinese only.

  • Changnan Pagoda

    Jiangxi

    Recently constructed old-style pagoda overlooking the river.

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