Jiangxi · China
Where to stay in Nanchang
Nanchang is a city in Jiangxi, China, home to about 6,255,000 people.
- Best months
- October and November
- Nearest airport
- KHN20 km · Nanchang Changbei International Airport
- Currency
- CNYrenminbi
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Language
- Chinese, Putonghua, Standard Chinese
About
About Nanchang
Nanchang is the capital of Jiangxi, China. Located in the north-central part of the province and in the hinterland of Poyang Lake Plain, it is bounded on the west by the Jiuling Mountains, and on the east by Poyang Lake.
The city is largely split (both in geography, and in social class) by the Gan river (Ganjiang). Compare the old, cultural, and claustrophobic main city of Nanchang (east of the Gan River) with the new, shiny, almost cultureless city of Honggutan, to the west of the river (where many expats live). It is connected by a few bridges, the BaYi and Nanchang bridges being the most used. The BaYi Bridge joins the old city on the east bank of the river with the new city on the west.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Nanchang
See
- Bayi Monument
- YouMin Temple
- Pavilion of Prince Teng
- River Edge Light Show
- The Star of Nanchang
- Sheng Jin Tower
- Jiangxi Provincial Museum
- Nanchang Sunac Park
- Qiushui Square
Do
Walk along the west bank of the Gan river on a Saturday or Sunday and buy a cheap kite (Y10-30); join the hundreds of Chinese kite fliers. It's surprisingly fun. Amusement parks - There is the Wanda Amusement Park in south Honggutan. There is also a smaller "fair" styled (but permanent) amusement park on the west bank of the Gan river (just south of the BaYi bridge in Honggutan). Here you can ride some surprisingly decent (and terrifying) rides, or try the dangerously-fast bumper cars for an awesome thrill and potential spinal injuries. You can also buy a wide variety of food at the outdoor food market, including stinky tofu and all assortments of chicken and icecream.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Nanchang
18 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Art Deco Hotel | 3.7 km | |
| Crowne Plaza Nanchang Riverside | 2.4 km | |
| Evergrande Hotel Nan Chang | 19.1 km | |
| Galactic Classic International Hotel | 3.1 km | |
| Grand New Century Kai Mei Hotel | 5.1 km | |
| Grand Skylight International Hotel (Nanchang branch) | 2.0 km | |
| Hampton by Hilton Nanchang Honggutan | 4.3 km | |
| Holiday Inn Express Nanchang West Railway Station | 10.5 km | |
| Holiday Inn Nanchang Riverside | 2.1 km | |
| Lebanshan Nanchang | 13.5 km | |
| Mercure Nanchang Tengwang Pavilion | 0.5 km | |
| Pullman Nanchang Sunac | 13.6 km | |
| Shangri-La Nanchang | 2.1 km | |
| Sheraton Nanchang Hotel | 1.9 km | |
| Ssaw Boutique Hotel Nanchang Bayi Square | 3.3 km | |
| Swiss Grand Nanchang | 0.6 km | |
| Wyndham Garden Nanchang Honggutan | 14.5 km | |
| Yili Minghao Hotel | 7.7 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Nanchang
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Nanchang are October and November. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C; June is the wettest, with about 327 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Nanchang: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Nanchang Changbei International Airport (KHN), about 20 km from the city centre in a straight line; Jingdezhen Luojia Airport (JDZ, 145 km) is also within reach.
Getting around
Taxis and buses (and the new "metro" underground rail) are the most popular ways of getting around, but you can also rent motorcycle taxis at your own risk. Bus journeys are ¥2 (new for 2016) regardless of distance traveled (¥2+ for the double decker buses). Taxi fare in Nanchang is standard for China, with the initial starting price for a ride in a taxi being ¥8 (new taxis), and for the old taxis (usually light blue or light green) being ¥6 (old taxis) -- both for up to 2 km (or certain wait time). Beyond this mandatory starting-price-region, the rate is ¥1.9 per kilometer.
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KHN · Nanchang Changbei International Airport
JDZ · Jingdezhen Luojia Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Nanchang
Drink
MinDe Lu is the main bar street. Here you will find the bars most popular with the expat community, including Muse & C2 Clubs, Queen, and Helen's (nearby). There is also, apparently, a main walking street, with an upscale apartment complex, where there are 3-4 bars and a few clubs, all of which are hopping on the weekends. Another area is found around Fuzhou Road, there is VV club, and CD 1925. Honggutan (west of the Gan river) also has the second Bossa Nova Bar, very popular with Expats.
Stay safe
The people of Nanchang are very loud. Westerners see them as yelling at one another, perhaps even aggressive. Generally, assume the person is just being friendly with you, not affronting. If things do get violent for some reason, note than there are stories floating around in China that Chinese will not fight fair (ie: swarming/group attacks, knives/weapons), in order to save face against a Westerner. Pickpockets may be around, especially near Zhongshan Road area. They can steal things even from your shirt pocket! Never leave your belongings unattended in restaurants or shops, even if it is an upper-class one.
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Questions
Nanchang: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Nanchang?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Nanchang are October and November. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C; June is the wettest, with about 327 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Nanchang?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Nanchang Changbei International Airport (KHN), about 20 km from the city centre in a straight line; Jingdezhen Luojia Airport (JDZ, 145 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Nanchang?
renminbi (CNY).
Nearby
Destinations near Nanchang
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.