JiāngxīThings to do

Things to do in Jiāngxī

  1. Zhu De's Former Residence

    The former communist general lived here for several months in 1927. It's now a revolutionary history museum, though the commentary is in Chinese only.

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  2. Zhōu Ēnlái Residence

    The former premier's residence stands defiantly across the stream from the Měilú Villa.

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  3. A

    Yòumín Temple

    This huge temple was heavily damaged during the Cultural Revolution, but contains some notable statuary.

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  4. B

    Xiánhēng Jiǔdiàn

    Contemporary two-floor restaurant, with an intriguing mix of southern cuisines (Jiāngxī, Cantonese and Zhèjiāng); try the spicy, peanut-laden drunken beef (酒鬼牛肉; jiǔguǐ niúròu).

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  5. C

    Téngwáng Pavilion

    This nine-storey pagoda is the city's drawcard prerevolutionary monument, first erected during Tang times.

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  6. Site of the Lúshān Conference

    Also called the People's Hall, this was the venue for the CCP's historic confabs in 1959 and 1970.

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  7. D

    Memorial Hall to the Martyrs of the Revolution

    Archival photos from the 1920s to the 1940s.

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  8. Měilú Villa

    Built by Chiang Kaishek in the 1930s and named after his wife, Song Meiling.

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  9. Jùdǐngxuān

    An open kitchen and juice bar make this place stand out from the 50-odd basic eateries lining Guling Zhengjie.

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  10. E

    Former Headquarters of the Nánchāng Uprising

    Wartime paraphernalia for rainy days and enthusiasts of the CCP. Admission free with passport.

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  12. FLúshān Museum

    Mao's former residence, littered with paraphernalia detailing the Lúshān communist connection.

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