Jiangxi Province Basic Information: Area: 167,000 sq. km Capital: Nanchang Population: Approximately 39.46 million Language: Mandarin and local dialect Religion: Jiangxi province, called 'Gan' for short, lies to the south of the Yangzi River valley. It has a total area of 167,000 square kilometers and a population of 38.27 million. Jiangxi's countryside varies from flat plains in the north to beautiful mountains in the east, south, and west. The land surface is a bit like a basin. 70% of the region is mountains and hills, and from here most of the major rivers originates, They flow through the province before emptying into Lake Boyang which then joins the Yangzi River in the north. Jiangxi has a subtropical monsoon climate. Jiangxi province has many beautiful mountains, rivers and historical relics. Lushan mountain, Jinggang mountain, Sanqing mountain, and Longhu mountain are the most well-known mountains in China. The province is also famous for its local traditional products: ceramics made in Jingdezhen, porcelain pictures made in Nanchang, Qianshan bamboo handcraft, Lushan tea, Jinggang mountain bamboo shoots, Nanfeng sweet oranges, and Nanan ducks. Jiangxi province is a showcase for natural beauty. Tourists will find it hard to leave its beautiful mountains, lakes and rivers. Particularly attractive is Boyang Lake, which is not only the biggest fresh water lake in China, but also the largest winter habitat for white cranes. When winter approaches, about 2800 white cranes will migrate to Boyang Lake to spend their winter. What a spectacular sight! On the east side of this lake is Lushan Mountain, a wonderful summer resort with its lush mountains, enveloping clouds and mists, rapid streams and numerous deep pools and waterfalls. Mysterious and enchanting sceneries nestle in its secluded valleys and deep ravines. Sudongpo, a well-known poet of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), in honor of the "Cloud Sea" of Mt. Lushan for its ever-changing mist, wrote, "The failure to get a real perspective of the mountain only results in the fact that you are right in the midst of it". Another mountain - Jinggangshan enjoys a dual reputation. It is more widely known as the cradle of the Chinese revolution rather than for its natural beauty, which is, in fact, comparable to the more famous Lu Shan. The historical sites of Jiangxi also attract guests from all corners of the world. Nanchang is the capital of Jiangxi. Tengwang Pavilion is located just west of Nanchang and is one of three famous pavilions south of the Yangtze River. This pavilion gained its reputation to a great extent because of a well-known poem called "Preface to Tengwang Pavilion" by Wangbo, a reputable poet of the Tang Dynasty. Donglin Temple is located at the foot of Lushan. It was built in 386 for the monk Hui Yuan (334-416), founder of the Pure Land sect of Buddhism. Hui Yuan spent many years translating Buddhist scriptures in this temple. The highlight of Jiangxi travel should be Jingdezhen, which is known as the "Capital of Porcelain" in China. Ceramics were produced here as early as 1,800 years ago in the Eastern Han Dynasty. Today, Jingdezhen remains a national center for porcelain production. While in this ancient town, tourists can visit many pottery factories and ancient kiln sites. In addition, Jiangxi is one of the ancient tea-producing areas in China. The black tea produced in Ningzhou City and the green tea produced in Wuyuan City are well-known throughout China. Major Attractions in Jiangxi Province poyang lake mount lushan jingdezhen town

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