A Seriously Underrated Song Dynasty City in Jiangnan, Just 2 Hours by High-Speed Rail from Guangzhou

There's a city that holds half of the Song Dynasty's history: Ganzhou, Jiangxi, known as the "Song City of Jiangnan". From Guangzhou, it only takes 2 hours by high-speed rail 🚄 to arrive, making it perfect for a relaxing weekend getaway. Here, you can truly appreciate the profound emotions behind Xin Qiji's poem, "Below the Yugu Terrace flows the clear river, how many tears have flowed within?", and experience the unique scenery described by Mao Zedong, "Though I have climbed many green mountains, I am not old, and the scenery here is uniquely beautiful." 📍 Location: Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province 🚄 Transportation: Arrive at "Ganzhou Station" or "Ganzhou West Station". It takes about 2 hours from Guangzhou. By car, it takes about 4 hours. 🚶 2-Day Ganzhou Itinerary: 🔸 Day 1: Ganzhou City Walk In-Depth Tour Wei Family Courtyard > Fushou Ditch Museum > Standard Clock > Zaor Alley > Ancient Floating Bridge > Yongjin Gate > Bajing Terrace > Yugu Terrace > Sixianfang · Song Dynasty Night City Follow this route, enjoying the historical charm and cultural customs of Ganzhou with every step, and explore the secrets of this thousand-year-old Song city. 🔸 Day 2: Amusement Park Trip Ganzhou Fantawild Oriental Dawn > Return Trip Embark on a unique and joyful journey in this amusement park filled with red cultural themes, concluding your Ganzhou trip on a high note. 📸 Must-See Spots: 🔸 Ancient Floating Bridge: Having weathered over 800 years of wind and rain, this bridge is formed by over 100 small wooden boats connected by cables. Walking on it, you'll feel the gentle river beneath your feet and the echoes of history beside you. 🔸 Zaor Alley: A typical representative of Ganzhou's historical and cultural streets and alleys, it completely preserves the Song Dynasty street layout and the ancient architectural style of Gan South Hakka. Every brick and stone tells a story of the past. 🔸 Song Dynasty Night City: Best visited after nightfall, step onto the romantic fish-lantern path and stroll along the streets adorned with hundreds of poems, as if traveling back to the Song Dynasty. There are also "singing girls" in the attic, their faces half-covered, gently holding pipas. Don't forget to take a photo with the "Orange Ganzhou Wall". 🔸 Fushou Ditch Museum: A museum dedicated to China's underground drainage system, Fushou Ditch is a masterpiece of ancient Chinese urban sewer engineering and the world's earliest urban sewer system, reflecting the extraordinary wisdom of the ancients. 🔸 Bajing Terrace: Standing at the confluence of the Zhang River and the Gong River in the north of Ganzhou City, it is a landmark building of the ancient city. Ascend the Bajing Terrace, and the beautiful scenery of the three rivers and six banks unfolds before your eyes. 🔸 Yugu Terrace: With a history of over 1,200 years, it is the highest point in the urban area. It got its name from the lush trees on the mountain and the isolated appearance of the mountain and pavilions beside the Jinjiang River. Here, the weight of history washes over you. 🔸 Ganzhou Fantawild Oriental Dawn: A theme park featuring red culture, it vividly interprets the modern history of the Chinese nation's pursuit of national independence and rejuvenation through immersive interactive experiences, allowing you to feel the passion and spirit of our ancestors while having fun. Ganzhou, this Song Dynasty city hidden in Jiangnan, is waiting for you to unveil its mysterious veil and explore its unique charm.