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Jiujiang, People's Republic of China
Jiujiang, People's Republic of China. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

About Jiujiang

Jiujiang, formerly transliterated Kiukiang and Kew-Keang, is a prefecture-level city located on the southern shores of the Yangtze River in northwest Jiangxi Province in the People's Republic of China. It is the second-largest prefecture-level city in Jiangxi and its borders include Poyang Lake, the largest freshwater lake in China. Jiujiang is the fourth largest port on the Yangtze River and was one of the first five cities that were opened to foreign trade along the Yangtze River following the implementation of Deng Xiaoping's Opening-Up Policy. It is Jiangxi's only international trade port city.

Its population was 4,600,276 inhabitants at the 2020 census, 1,164,268 of whom resided in the built-up area (metro) made up of three urban districts (aka Xunyang, Lianxi, and Chaisang). In 2007, the city was named China's top ten livable cities by the Chinese Cities Brand Value Report, which was released at 2007 Beijing Summit of China Cities Forum. In 2022, the State Council of China granted Jiujiang the title of Famed National Historical and Cultural City for its rich history and multicultural background in the Republican era.

Jiujiang travel guide

Understand

Climate

Jiujiang City is a subtropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons, mild climate, abundant light, abundant heat and abundant precipitation.The average annual temperature is 16~17°C; the annual rainfall is 1300~1600mm, of which more than 40% is concentrated in the second quarter; the annual frost-free period is 239~266 days, and the annual average fog day is less than 16 days.

Getting there

By rail Jiujiang sits on the Beijing-Kowloon Railway line. Trains coming and going from other directions include: K726 - Kunming (Yunnan) - Harbin (Heilongjiang) (01:13) K1664 - Yingtan (Jiangxi) - Kashgar (Xinjiang) (23:55) K754 - Shanghai - Pingdingshan (Henan) (23:23) K724 - Kunming (Yunnan) - Nantong (Jiangsu) Z296 - Ganzhou (Jiangxi) - Baotou (Inner Mongolia) (23:40) Z308 - Xiamen (Fujian) - Beijing west (00:54) K134 - Shenzhen west (Guangdong) - Lanzhou (Gansu) (00:33)

1 Jiujiang Railway Station. (updated Oct 2024)

See

1 Lushan (Kuangshan, Kuanglu,Mount Lu), Lianxi District, ☏ +86 7922673880, [email protected]. 7:00am-10:00pm. Lushan, Lushan, also known as Kuangshan, Kuanglu, is located in Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province, Lushan City.Wuyuan Poyang Lake, south of Nanchang Teng Wangge, west of Beijing-Kowloon Railway, north of the Yangtze River,standing on the middle and lower plains of the Yangtze River and Poyang Lake,about 25 kilometers long and 10 kilometers wide.An oval, typically barricaded mountain. 160人民币. (updated Sep 2024) 2 Stone Bell Hill, Hukou City, ☏ +86 7926330376. 8:00am-17:30pm. Stone Bell Hill, known as "China's first mountain of ancient strange sounds", is located in Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province, Hukou County, the old city,the Yangtze River and Poyang Lake intersection.Stone Bell Hill 61.8 meters above sea level, relative height of about 40 meters,an area of 0.2 square kilometers.It is named after the mountains, rocks, water and stone fight each other, striking the sound of a bell (updated Sep 2024) 3 Boyang Lake (PoYangHu). Boyang Lake (PoYangHu), Located in Jiujiang, Nanchang and Shangrao,it is the largest freshwater lake in China and the second largest lake in China,after Qinghai Lake.Boyang Lake plays a huge role in regulating the water level of the Yangtze River,conserving water sources,improving the local climate and maintaining the ecological balance of the surrounding areas. (updated Oct 2024) 4 Nanshan Park. The total land area of the park is 69.12 hectares,of which 47.71 hectares are built in the west side of the mountain,7.55 hectares are built in the center square of the mountain,cultural and leisure square, civic service center, cultural exhibition center and music fountain. (updated Oct 2024)

Do

1 Kantang lake, Jiujiang. Jiujiang Kantang Lake is not so magnificent scenery, a simple city lake, is the first choice for many Jiujiang people to enjoy the lake,and the most beautiful time is in March, so that Kantang Lake has a sense of beauty.misty rain covered Kantang Lake with a veil. (updated Oct 2023) 2 Nanshan Park (Dehua Building). Nanshan Park is the best place to visit in winter. So if you come to Jiujiang, you must stop by to see Nanshan Park's Ramei, built according to the mountain, steep stairs will wheeze.The park is not big but full of talent. All the way up to the highest point is Dehua Building, standing downstairs you can see Jiujiang city and beautiful Lushan. (updated Oct 2023)

Buy

Lushan Cloud and Fog tea (Jiujiang). Lushan Yunwu tea is Jiangxi Jiujiang specialty tea, belongs to a kind of green tea, has the reputation of "King of Rock Tea".Cloudy tea bar strong, green, bright soup color, tender and even leaves, fragrant and lasting, mellow and sweet. (updated Oct 2023) Jiujiang aged sealed jar wine (Jiujiang). Jiujiang aged sealed jar wine with high-quality glutinous rice as raw material, using advanced technology brewing.The wine is amber, crystal clear, rich aroma, soft and refreshing, unique style, many awards. (updated Oct 2023) black bean curdough (Jiujiang Hukou). Hukou Dried Bean is a special snack in Hukou County, Jiujiang City, which is self-contained and has a unique traditional flavor.The local soy bean color is black and bright, the grain is uniform, the aroma is rich and delicious. (updated Oct 2023) Penzer crucian carp (Jiujiang). Pengze crucian carp produced in Pengze County, Jiujiang City, is the Ministry of Agriculture to promote the five kinds of freshwater fish, fast-growing, large individual, delicious meat, tender meat, rich nutrition. (updated Oct 2023)

Eat

Osmanthus tea cake is a traditional Han nationality spot in Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province.Osmanthus tea cake is golden yellow, thin as paper, with "small and fine, thin and crisp, crisp and sweet, fragrant and beautiful" characteristics. Jiujiang cuisine (九江炒粉). reflects the flavors of northern Jiangxi, with influences from Poyang Lake and Mount Lushan. Dishes tend to be fresh and savory, with moderate use of chili. (updated Dec 2025) 1 Poyang Lake fish (鄱阳湖鱼). Steamed white fish,Braised white fish,Steamed mandarin fish.Freshwater fish served steamed or braised, highlighting natural flavors. (updated Dec 2025) 2 Poyang Lake crab (鄱阳湖螃蟹). Crabs are best enjoyed in autumn (September to November) and are widely served in local restaurants around Jiujiang and the Poyang Lake area during the season. (updated Dec 2025)

Drink & nightlife

Hengfeng Ge Lao Cold Tea (Jiujiang). Jiangxi Shangrao Hengfeng is the famous hometown of Ge, there are various products about Ge, and Hengfeng Ge Lao herbal tea is one of them. It is made with water and kudzu root, and then you add sugar and maltose, which is a kind of sugary drink.Ge Lao cold tea packaging is very special, it is an old man carrying a Ge root, mainly green bottle packaging, Jiangxi Shangrao friends, should be very familiar with this drink, summer weather is hot, some friends are worried about fire, so you can try this Hengfeng Ge Lao cold tea. (updated Oct 2023) six grain rice dew (Jiujiang). Jiujiang has a kind of wine very famous, called Jiujiang sealed jar wine.Six grain rice dew and it has quite a connection, it is produced by Jiangxi Fengcang Wine Industry Co. Ltd.Inherited intangible cultural heritage technology, drinking six grain rice dew, winter will warm the stomach, summer cool off.It's a very good drink to try. (updated Oct 2023)

Sleep

1 Tianmu·Jiangxi Lushan Hot Spring Resort (Jiujiang). Tianmu • Jiangxi Lushan Hot Spring Resort is located in the southern scenic spot of Lushan Town, near the Lushan Highway, Changjiu Expressway, Beijing-Kowloon Railway, Changbei Airport.There are more than 40 kinds of open-air hot spring baths, spa and large-scale water park in Han-Tang style Chinese garden, allowing you to experience the natural hot spring.The 400 square meters water stage in the hot spring water park allows you to watch the performance in the splash.A large hot spring surf pool makes every cell dance,a 260-meter circular hot spring rafting makes you feel better.The 310m python slide is designed to stimulate your mind and body in one step, and the Yiluo Yijian Spa Pool.The resort has introduced advanced cold fog cooling system, which can reduce fog, disinfect insects and beautify the environment.From the entrance of the hot spring area to the hot spring area, green trails, plants, and eaves, the mist is mixed with the fragrance of natural plants and flowers, so you can enjoy the hot spring in summer. (updated Oct 2023)

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Overview adapted from Wikipedia, travel guide fromWikivoyage (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.

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