5-Day Tour in Nanchang | Classic Combination of Tengwang Pavilion and Lushan Mountain・Suitable for All Groups

Nanchang, a heroic city nurtured by the Gan River, boasts the "setting sun and lone wild goose flying together" at Tengwang Pavilion, the misty clouds of Lushan Mountain, and the red memories at the August 1st Uprising Memorial Hall. Listen to the bell tolls with elders under the Shengjin Tower, accompany children to watch migratory birds at Poyang Lake—here, every day offers a magnificent symphony of history and nature. 🗓️ Itinerary Overview D1: Arrive in Nanchang → Tengwang Pavilion → August 1st Uprising Memorial Hall → Shengjin Tower D2: Lushan Mountain (including Poyangkou + Wulao Peak + Ruqin Lake) D3: Lushan Mountain (Sandiequan Waterfall + Huajing + Meilu Villa) → Return to Nanchang D4: Poyang Lake National Wetland Park → Nanchang Star Ferris Wheel D5: Jiangxi Provincial Museum → Qiushui Square → Departure 🏯 Day 1: Nostalgia in the Pavilion · Tracing Heroes 📍 Tengwang Pavilion (5A, Admission 50 RMB) Highlights: The foremost of the "Three Great Towers of Jiangnan," famous for Wang Bo’s "Preface to Tengwang Pavilion." Climb the pavilion to enjoy views of the Gan River. Daily live performances of "Tengwang Banquet Music" (10:30/15:30, included in ticket). Elders can listen to stories of the "Four Talents of the Early Tang," children can piece together poems on the "Poetry Interaction Wall" (free). The pavilion’s wood carvings and murals showcase the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty. 🕙 Opening Hours: 8:00-18:30, recommended 9:00-11:00 💰 Fees: Adults 50 RMB, free for seniors 60+, free for children under 1.4m 📸 Photo Spot: Front steps of Tengwang Pavilion (capture the flying eaves of the entire pavilion; wearing Hanfu makes photos stand out) 💡 Tips: Elevator available in the scenic area (10 RMB/person), suitable for elders; top viewing platform is windy, bring a light jacket. 📍 August 1st Uprising Memorial Hall (4A, Free, reservation required) Highlights: A red landmark commemorating the Nanchang Uprising, featuring a live reenactment of the "First Shot Fired" and exhibits of uprising army uniforms. Elders can reminisce over old photos, children can join the "Little Guide" experience (weekends 10:00, free). 🕙 Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 (closed Mondays), recommended 14:00-16:00 📍 Shengjin Tower (4A, Admission 25 RMB) Highlights: A Tang Dynasty ancient tower, 50.86 meters tall, offering panoramic views of old Nanchang city from the top. The Shengjin Tower Food Street below is bustling. Elders can enjoy opera at the teahouse beside the tower (15 RMB/person), children can buy sugar paintings (10 RMB each). The tower is beautifully lit at night. 🕙 Best Time: 18:00-20:00 🍜 Recommended Eats: Shengjin Tower’s "Old Three Delicacies," must-try crab leg rice noodles (38 RMB/serving), white sugar cake (5 RMB/serving, soft and sweet), average 50 RMB per person. 🏨 Recommended Stay: "Nanchang Riverside Holiday Inn" near Tengwang Pavilion (family rooms available, 10-minute walk to Tengwang Pavilion), priced 400-600 RMB/night, with Gan River views from the window. ⛰️ Day 2: Lushan Mountain Scenery · Lake and Cloud Reflections 📍 Lushan Mountain (5A, Admission 160 RMB + Sightseeing Bus 90 RMB, valid for 3 days) Highlights: "The most beautiful scenery under heaven in Kuanglu," including Poyangkou where Poyang Lake meets the Lushan sea of clouds, Wulao Peak shaped like five elders standing side by side, and Ruqin Lake named for its violin-like shape. Elders can take the sightseeing bus to each spot (less walking), children can feed swans at Ruqin Lake (10 RMB/bag of feed). The morning sea of clouds at Poyangkou is breathtaking. 🕙 Opening Hours: 6:00-20:00, recommended 8:00-17:00 📸 Photo Spot: Poyangkou Viewing Platform (capture clouds flowing over peaks, with people standing by the railing) 💡 Tips: Large temperature difference on the mountain, bring a windbreaker; sightseeing bus is a must as attractions are scattered; elders should avoid climbing Wulao Peak (steep steps). 📍 Lushan Guling Street (Free) Highlights: The "Mountain City in the Clouds" at Lushan’s summit, featuring a century-old post office and cinema (screening "Lushan Love"). Elders can sunbathe in the central park, children can buy Lushan mist tea dolls (30 RMB each). Suitable for dinner and night strolls. 🌊 Day 3: Waterfalls and Waves · Villa Serenity 📍 Sandiequan Waterfall (included in Lushan ticket, cable car one-way 80 RMB) Highlights: "Lushan’s top wonder," a three-tier waterfall with a 155-meter drop, roaring like thunder. Cable car down to the viewing platform is suitable for elders; walking involves 1,300 steep steps. Children can catch spring water under the waterfall, elders can watch rainbows from the rest pavilion (common on sunny days). 🕙 Recommended Visit Time: 9:00-11:30 📍 Huajing + Meilu Villa (included in Lushan ticket) Highlights: Huajing is named after Bai Juyi’s "Peach Blossoms at Dalin Temple," with peach blossoms blooming in spring; Meilu Villa was the former residence of Chiang Kai-shek and Soong Mei-ling, with interiors preserved. Elders can admire century-old pine trees in the villa garden, children can row boats on Ruqin Lake (40 RMB/hour). 🕙 Recommended Visit Time: 14:00-16:00 💡 Tips: Return to Nanchang by tourist bus (38 RMB/person, 1.5 hours), convenient and worry-free. 🦢 Day 4: Birdwatching at Poyang Lake · Ferris Wheel Sunset Chase 📍 Poyang Lake National Wetland Park (4A, Admission 65 RMB + Boat Ticket 50 RMB) Highlights: China’s largest freshwater lake, hosting hundreds of thousands of migratory birds (cranes, swans, etc.) in winter (Nov-Mar). Boat tours allow close birdwatching. Elders can use binoculars at the birdwatching platform, children can play interactive games at the Wetland Science Museum (free). Summer lotus ponds are stunning. 🕙 Opening Hours: 8:00-17:30, recommended 9:00-14:00 📸 Photo Spot: Swan Lake (capture flocks of migratory birds in flight with a telephoto lens) 💡 Tips: Wear neutral colors for birdwatching; bring snacks as there are few restaurants in the park. 📍 Nanchang Star Ferris Wheel (Admission 50 RMB) Highlights: 160 meters tall, one of Asia’s tallest Ferris wheels, a full rotation takes 30 minutes, offering night views of both sides of the Gan River. Elders can choose enclosed cabins (stable), children can count bridge arches inside cabins, best to ride at dusk to watch the sunset. 🕙 Opening Hours: 9:00-22:00, recommended 18:00-19:00 💡 Tips: Not recommended for those afraid of heights; queues on holidays, arrive 1 hour early. 🏛️ Day 5: Cultural Museum and Plaza Waterfall Viewing 📍 Jiangxi Provincial Museum (4A, Free, reservation required) Highlights: Houses replicas of the "Shang Dynasty Four-Goat Square Zun" and "Haihunhou Gold Artifacts." Children can try "archaeological excavation" (20 RMB/session), elders can view the "Red Jiangxi" exhibition (Jinggangshan revolutionary relics). 🕙 Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 (closed Mondays), recommended 9:00-11:30 📍 Qiushui Square (Free) Highlights: Asia’s largest musical fountain group, main fountain jets up to 128 meters, accompanied by light shows (19:30/20:30, half an hour earlier in winter). Elders watch the fountain from the steps, children chase water mist in the square, with panoramic night views of the Gan River. 🕙 Recommended Visit Time: 19:00-21:00 🍜 Recommended Eats: Qiushui Square’s "Clay Pot Soup Shop," must-try meat pie soup (8 RMB/serving), fried noodles (12 RMB/serving), average 25 RMB per person, authentic Nanchang flavor. ✨ Nanchang Survival Guide 1️⃣ Transportation: Metro lines 1 and 2 cover Tengwang Pavilion and Qiushui Square (2-5 RMB); take high-speed train to Lushan (Nanchang → Jiujiang, 25 minutes, then transfer to bus to Lushan); Poyang Lake is best reached by chartered car (200 RMB round trip, suitable for elders and children). 2️⃣ Clothing: Wear light jackets in spring and autumn (windy on Lushan), short sleeves plus sun protection in summer (Poyang Lake, Ferris wheel are outdoors), down jackets in winter (snow on Lushan), choose non-slip shoes (many steps on Lushan). 3️⃣ Taboos: No loud talking or eating inside memorial halls; do not touch exhibits inside Tengwang Pavilion; do not scare migratory birds during birdwatching. 4️⃣ Accommodation: Stay in downtown Nanchang for the first two days, stay in Guling Town on Lushan (guesthouses 300-500 RMB/night, including breakfast and dinner), choose rooms with electric blankets for children (damp mountain climate), low floors for elders. 🛍️ Must-Buy Souvenirs ① Nanchang Clay Pot Soup Instant Pack (30 RMB/box, 4 cans, ready to heat and eat) ② Lushan Mist Tea (100-200 RMB/can, fragrant and sweet aftertaste, loved by elders) ③ Haihunhou Cultural Creations (gold leaf bookmarks 30 RMB each, bronze pattern fridge magnets 20 RMB each) ④ Poyang Lake Silverfish (40 RMB/bag, boneless, suitable for children) Nanchang’s red is the blood of a heroic city; its green is the mist of Lushan and the migratory birds of Poyang. Whether reciting an ancient verse with your parents at Tengwang Pavilion, counting stars with your children on the Ferris wheel, or waiting for a fountain show with friends at Qiushui Square, here you will find moments that warm your heart. If you come to Nanchang, would you first climb Tengwang Pavilion to watch the sunset or go to Lushan to seek the sea of clouds?