Jiangxi

The underrated province of Jiāngxī (江西) offers a bucolic entrée into semirural Chinese life. It's a succulent, green place, connected by waterways of natural and human design, rice paddies teeming with bird life and fields draped in wildflowers. Tea seemingly grows out of every patch of land until dramatic mountain ranges, swirling with mist, rise up at its edges.

Jiāngxī has joined the high-speed rail circuit and now local travelers come here for the story-book villages around Wùyuán, the remote mountain parks of great spiritual significance and matching hiking trails in the northeast, and the pleasant provincial capital, Nánchāng.

The altogether slower pace of life is the real highlight of a visit to this charming pocket of southeast China.

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Top attractions

These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Jiangxi.

  • Arts Centre

    Sculpture Factory

    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…

  • Historic Building

    Yànyì Wéi

    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…

  • Arts Centre

    Ceramics Art Avenue

    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…

  • Arts Centre

    Sanbao International Ceramic Valley

    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…

  • Monument

    Tengwang Pavilion

    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…

  • Mountain

    Lushan National Park

    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…

  • Museum

    Ancient Kiln and Folk Custom Museum

    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…

  • Mountain

    Wǔdāng Shān

    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…

  • National Park

    Longhu Shan

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

  • Park

    Bayi Park

    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,…

  • Historic Site

    Scenic Area of Guanxi Enclosed House

    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…

  • Taoist Site

    Residence of the Celestial Masters

    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…

  • Hill

    Elephant’s Trunk Hill

    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…

  • Historic Building

    Shengjin Pagoda

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

  • Waterfall

    Sandiequan Waterfall

    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…

  • Buddhist Site

    Youmin Temple

    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…

  • Mountain

    Nanqing Garden

    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…

  • Museum

    Imperial Kiln Museum

    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 Site

    Taoist Sanqing Temple

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

  • Historic Building

    Dafu Mansion

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

Top experiences

Whether it’s a guided tour of a historic landmark, private tasting of local delicacies, or an off-road adventure — explore the best experiences in Jiangxi.

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