1. General introduction

1. General introduction

Nanchang (Chinese: 南昌) is the capital of Jiangxi Province in southeastern China.[2] As of 2010, a population of 5,042,565 live in the prefecture, in which 2,357,838 live in the area made up of all five

urban districts.[3] Located in the north-central part of the province, it is bounded on the west by the Jiuling Mountains, and on the east by Poyang Lake. Because of its

strategic location connecting the prosperous East and South China, it has become a major railway hub in Southern China in recent decades.

Nanchang is located 130 km (81 mi) south of the Yangtze River and is situated on

the right bank of the Gan River just below its confluence with the Jin River and

some 40 km (25 mi) southwest of its discharge into Poyang Lake.

Winters are short and cool with occasional frosts; it begins somewhat sunny and

dry but becomes progressively wetter and more overcast. Spring begins especially

gloomy, and from April to June, each month has more than 220 mm (8.7 in) of

rainfall. Summer is long and humid, with amongst the highest temperatures of any Chinese provincial capital, and with the sun shining close to 60 percent of the time

in July and August, is the sunniest time of year. Autumn is warm to mild with the

lowest rainfall levels of the year. The monthly 24-hour average temperature ranges

from 5.5 °C (41.9 °F) in January to 29.5 °C (85.1 °F) in July, while the annual mean is 18.00 °C (64.4 °F). Annual precipitation stands at around 1,610 mm (63 in); with monthly percent possible sunshine ranging from 23 percent in March to 60 percent in

August, the city receives 1,832 hours of sunshine annually in average. Extremes since 1951 have ranged from −9.7 °C (15 °F) on 29 December 1991 to 40.6 °C (105 °F)

on 23 July 1961

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3. Education & Health care

International Schools

   Nanchang International School is an international primary school in Nanchang,

Jiangxi Province, People's Republic of China.

Nanchang International School was founded in August 2009 and is the first English-speaking international school located in Jiangxi Province approved by the Chinese

Ministry of Education as an international school.

Founded in August 2009, it opened its doors on 1 September 2010 to provide, initially, education for children aged from 3 to 13. As the number of expatriate families

continues to grow, the school intends to become offer classes from K - 12 on its

own purpose-built campus.

1122 Phoenix Centre Road Hong Gu Tan District Nanchang Jiangxi Province 

China 330038

Tel : +86 791 83855352  Fax : +86 791 88535810

Email: office.ncis@wes-group.org

Website: www.wes-ncis.org

Description:This hospital provides maternity and pediatric care as well as treatment

for reproductive ailments.

Home to the Jiangxi Ophthalmology center, the Jiangxi eye bank, Jiangxi's primary

stem cell research laboratory and the Jiangxi Cardiology Ailment Research Institute.

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Address:  368 Hongdu Nandadao, Nanchang

·  Address:  1 Ruzi Lu, Nanchang

·  Website:  http://www.hccomm.net (Chinese)

·  Contact:  0791-8175208  

·  Address:  588 Jianshe Xilu, Nanchang

Minde Lu  Bayi Lake area

Jiangxi Cuisine (jiāng xī cài 江西菜) is also called Gan Cuisine (gàn cài 赣菜) is derived from the native cooking styles of the Jiangxi province of southern China. Jiangxi cuisine has a long history and inherits the dishes of past centuries developing into the unique native dishes with strong provincial characteristics. Jiangxi Cuisine consists of local dishes. In particular, special local products are widely popular. There are various kinds of Jiangxi local snacks and pastries cooked by different methods, all of which have their own characteristics.

Stewed Chicken with Fermented Rice Wine (sān bēi zǎi jī 三杯仔鸡)

Braised Shredded Herring (xún yáng yú piàn 浔阳鱼片)

Flavor Bake Bittern (fēng wèi kǎo lǔ 风味烤卤)

Nanchang is always the seat of local government since its establishment 2,200 years ago. Being a famous historical city in China, Nanchang is blessed with a series of

relics.

According to a survey, there are altogether 78 cultural sites with the Tengwang Pavilion as the most renowned. It was first built in 653 by Li Yuanying, a brother of Taizong Emperor of the Tang Dynasty (618-907). The famous essay in Chinese literature

written by brilliant poet of the same period, Wang Bo, brought the pavilion ever

great fame. It has been reputed as one of the four famous towers in China. The

pavilion has been rebuilt or renovated for twenty-nine times and its twists and

turns vividly show the changes of history.

There are some excellent attractions in Nanchang suburbs. Wanshou (Longevity)

Palace in Xishan Mountain which is about 30 kilometers (about 19 miles) southwest of the city proper is a Taoist temple built for a famous Taoist in Jin Dynasty (265-420). Devotees will go to pray for which come true during the birthday and the day of

death in the first and eighth lunar months.

For visitors who are interested in Chinese painting, Badashanren Memorial Hall is a

superior choice. Badashanren is the alias of Zhu Da, a distinguished painter during

late Ming and early Qing dynasties. The memorial hall is built based on Qingyunpu

Taoist Temple where Badashanren retired from the world to live. His paintings have

enjoyed extremely high reputation for over 300 years. It will be poetic to walk among halls in the tranquil garden and appreciate famous artworks of masters. Anyi Ancient Villages refer to three nature villages all of which are more than a thousand years old. Along the old lanes paved with flagging, there are featured residence buildings, mansions, wells, bridges and drama stages that have stood there for at least hundreds of years, telling the stories of the past.