[2024 Ganzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Jiangnan Songcheng Historical And Cultural Tourism Area (Updated Sep)
No.1 of Best Things to Do in Ganzhou
Nighttime sightseeing
Address:
江西省贛州市章貢區建國路8-6號
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
0.5-1 day
Phone:
8229959
Strolling through the ancient city of Ganzhou, experiencing the charm of the Song Dynasty: Yongjin Gate and Bajing
The old city area of Ganzhou, surrounded by the Zhangjiang and Gongjiang rivers, is the location of the ancient city from the Song Dynasty. Bajing Terrace, Yugu Terrace, the ancient floating bridge, and Zao'er Alley are all in this area, forming the historical and cultural tourism area of the Song City in Jiangnan.
Yongjin Gate
Yongjin Gate is located at the intersection of Zhanggong Road and Lianxi Road. It is still a major traffic artery for the residents of Ganzhou.
Yongjin Gate was a pier during the Song Dynasty. Goods sent from Ganzhou to the north departed from the piers of the Zhangjiang and Gongjiang rivers. Travelers and goods coming from the north often chose to disembark at this first pier, Yongjin Gate, after several days of traveling upstream on the Ganjiang River. It was one of the busiest piers in Ganzhou, bustling with merchants and wealth, making its name quite fitting.
An ancient poem once described the bustling scene outside Yongjin Gate in Ganzhou: 'Spring waters rise in front of Bajing Terrace, and thousands of boats line up outside Yongjin Gate.' Yongjin Gate is located north of Jianchun Gate, and further north is Bajing Park.
Bajing Terrace
Built along the city wall, Bajing Terrace is located on the ancient city wall at the northeast corner of Ganzhou City, at the confluence of the Zhang and Gong rivers at Yuwei Point. It was constructed by Kong Zonghan, the 46th generation descendant of Confucius, during his tenure as the governor of Qianzhou in the Northern Song Dynasty (1056-1063). After its completion, Kong Zonghan drew a picture and asked Su Shi to write a poem. Su Shi composed 'Eight Poems on the Bajing Picture of Qianzhou and Preface' and 'Postscript to the Bajing Picture,' which is how Bajing Terrace got its name. Today, there is a statue of Kong Zonghan at the base of Bajing Terrace.
Originally a wooden structure, Bajing Terrace has been rebuilt multiple times due to fires. The current Bajing Terrace was reconstructed in 1983, featuring flying eaves, dougong brackets, painted beams, red pillars, and colorful glazed tiles, designed in an imitation Song Dynasty style. The plaque inscribed with 'Bajing Terrace' hanging in the pavilion was written by Zhao Puchu, the former president of the Buddhist Association and a renowned calligrapher.
Inside Bajing Terrace, Su Shi's 'Eight Poems on the Bajing Picture of Qianzhou and Preface' and the Bajing Picture of Qianzhou are on display.
'Smoke thick and thin in the eight scenes, people coming and going on the six streets,' is how Wen Tianxiang of the Southern Song Dynasty described Ganzhou at that time. When visiting Bajing Terrace, be sure to climb to the third floor to admire the beautiful 'Eight Scenes' of Ganzhou.
AHB. Eva 3840
A one-day tour in Ganzhou
The main attractions for a one-day tour in Ganzhou include: Wei Family Courtyard, Zao'er Alley, Ancient Floating Bridge, Ancient City Wall, Bajing Terrace, Yugu Terrace, and Song Dynasty Night City. These attractions are all free of charge and are concentrated in the old town of Ganzhou.
Wei Family Courtyard is also a Hakka Culture Museum of Southern Jiangxi. It's quite interesting to find a guide and listen to the stories.
Zao'er Alley is an ancient street from the Southern Song Dynasty, preserving many historical buildings. The alley is not long, but worth a visit.
After passing through Zao'er Alley and walking a short distance, you will reach Jianchun Gate of the Ancient City Wall. Outside the gate is the Ancient Floating Bridge, which is composed of about 100 wooden boats and planks.
Walking along the city wall, you can reach Bajing Terrace, which was built in the Song Dynasty. From this terrace, you can overlook the eight scenic spots of Ganzhou, hence the name Bajing Terrace.
Continuing along the city wall, you will arrive at the former residence of Chiang Ching-kuo.
Then, head to Yugu Terrace, which was built in the Tang Dynasty. It is famous for Xin Qiji's poem 'Bodhisattva Man: Under Yugu Terrace the Clear River Flows'. However, the view from the terrace is generally obstructed by the surrounding trees.
Next to Yugu Terrace is the Song Dynasty Night City, which is mainly a place for photography and food. It looks even better and more lively at night.
OM. Ron 21
48-hour Journey through a Millennium-old Song City in Ganzhou, Jiangxi
Where to go on weekends? Ganzhou, Jiangxi is worth visiting.
1. Train Schedule: Saturday G3066 Guangzhou East--Ganzhou West (08:20-10:53), Sunday G3079 Ganzhou West--Guangzhou East (16:21-18:39)
2. Route: D1 After arriving and having lunch, visit the Confucian Temple--(walk) Fushou Canal Museum--Wei Family Mansion--(taxi) check-in at Yangming Academy, Guangdong Guild Hall--(walk) Yugu Terrace--Chiang Ching-kuo's Former Residence--Song Street--Junmen Tower--Four Sages Archway--Bajing Terrace--Ancient City Wall--Floating Bridge. D2 Ganzhou Museum--(taxi) Standard Clock--(walk) Zao'er Alley--Shouliang Ancient Temple. (Best route in summer)
3. Transportation: There are buses from Ganzhou West Station to the city center (taxi about 30 yuan), attractions are concentrated along the Zhanggong City Wall, taking a taxi is cost-effective (saves time), almost all destinations are within 10 yuan, and most attractions are within walking distance of each other.
4. Accommodation: Stay near Vientiane City, play in the old city and stay in the new city, you can see the past and present of the city.
AstroWarrior_901
Travel from the bustling cities of Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Huizhou to a place gently embraced by history—Ganzhou
🚀 Imagine, with just four wheels and four hours of driving, you can traverse from the bustling Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Huizhou to a place gently embraced by history—Ganzhou, where not only half of the Song Dynasty's glory is hidden, but also the charm of modernity interwoven with ancient rhythm pervades. 🚗💨
📅 **Itinerary Overview** 📅
- **Day 1: Stroll Through Time**
- 📍Gather under the 【Standard Clock】, and start the journey through time and space.
- 🏮Walk through 【Zao'er Alley】, stroll along the ancient street of the Southern Song Dynasty, and experience the architectural trio of the Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties.
- 🏯Ascend 【Jianchun Gate】 to take in the panoramic view of the old city's new look.
- 🌉Step onto the 【Ancient Floating Bridge】, a water corridor with 800 years of history, and feel the evening songs of fishermen.
- 🛡️Visit the 【Ancient City Wall】 and 【Bajingtai】, the guardians of history and the source of inspiration for literati.
- 🎆Experience the prosperity of the Song Dynasty at night in 【Song Tide Sleepless City】.
- **Day 2: Symphony of Technology and Tradition**
- 🎢Experience the shock of red culture in high-tech amusement at 【Ganzhou Fantawild Oriental Heritage】.
- **Day 3: Delve into Cultural Heritage**
- 🏡Step into the exquisite life of the Hakka people during the Qing Dynasty at 【Wei's Grand Courtyard】.
- 🧱Explore the ancient wisdom of the thousand-year flood-free 【Fushou Ditch Museum】.
- 🏫Get a glimpse of the solemnity and sanctity of ancient education at 【Ganzhou Confucian Temple】.
🍜 **Culinary Exploration** 🍜
- 🍚Taste the authentic beauty of Ganzhou morning at 【Swallow's Mother Breakfast Shop】.
- 🍗The temptation of Three Cups Chicken at 【Hakka Courtyard】, irresistible to put down your chopsticks.
- 🌮Warm your stomach at night with 【Fish Bay Food Street】's baked buns and special snacks by Baked Bun Brother.
- 👪【Old Three Styles】 is a great place for family dining, with bullfrog and chicken feet, and special delicacies for children.
💡 **Pro Tips** 💡
- Before setting off, don't forget to bring enough endless snacks, the best companion for long drives! 🍬🥤
- For holiday travel, please plan ahead to avoid congestion and enjoy a more leisurely journey.
CelestialChaos7750
Jiangnan Song City
Strolling through the Jiangnan Song City in Ganzhou, experience the profound sense of history||✅ Ganzhou is the best-preserved Northern Song Dynasty city in our country today, known as the 'Song City Museum', and has the reputation of 'Jiangnan Song City'
✅ The Jiangnan Song City Historical and Cultural Tourism Area is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction. It includes five historical and cultural blocks (Yugu Platform, Yao Yaqian, Zaoer Lane, Nan Street, and Cigu Ridge) and one traditional style block (Xin Gannan Road)
✅ There are historical attractions such as Yugu Platform, Song City Wall, Bajing Platform, Mr. jjg's former residence, Guangdong Guild Hall, Huichang Xuegong Mansion, Anyuan Xuegong Mansion, Longnan Xuegong Mansion, and Jiuhua Ancient Pavilion
🗺️Location:
Located at No. 8-6 Jianguo Road, Zhanggong District, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province
🚌Take bus 26 or 520 to Yugu Platform (Sixian Fang) Station
🛵Riding a shared electric scooter is also very convenient
🎫Ticket:
Free admission
Although admission is free, you need to scan a code to make a reservation to enter each small attraction
🏮TIPS:
✅Tour route: Sixian Fang - Junmen Building - Song Street - Yugu Platform Park - Guangdong Guild Hall - Song City Wall - Mr. jjg's former residence - Bajing Platform - Bajing Park - Yongjin Gate - Ancient Fubridge
✅Total time is about 3 hours
✅Sixian Fang is a building commemorating Zhao Bian, Liu Yi, Zhou Dunyi, and Wen Tianxiang, with statues of the four sages
✅Song Street is decorated with famous Song Dynasty poetry, and the lights at night add to the atmosphere
✅Song Street is not very long, with snack vendors and shops on both sides of the street, and you can also change into Song Dynasty costumes here to immerse yourself in the experience
✅At the entrance of Yugu Platform, there is a statue of Xin Qiji, who left the popular lyric 'Pusaman·Shu Jiangxi Zao Kou Bi' here. You can climb the 131-meter-high Yugu Platform, and although some views are blocked by trees, you can still overlook the scenery of Zhangshui
✅The Song City Wall is worth walking on to feel the vicissitudes of history. With a total length of 3600 meters, it is the only remaining Song Dynasty brick city in the country
✅Mr. jjg's former residence is also worth a look, mainly preserved at the Zhangjiang ancient city wall, with Russian-style brick-wood structure buildings, and many precious photos and relics inside
✅Bajing Platform is three stories high and is very worth climbing, where you can see the confluence of Gongshui, Zhangshui, and Ganjiang. The Ganzhou Bridge and Donghe Bridge in the distance are all in sight; the nearby battery, hidden soldier cave, Bagua formation, and Ding are all clearly visible
⚠️The city wall leading from Bajing Platform to Yongjin Gate is temporarily impassable due to maintenance
✅Bajing Park has quaint buildings and beautiful scenery, as well as many entertainment projects
❗️There are very few places selling water in the scenic area, only a few vending machines. There are vendors selling Yugu Platform cultural popsicles at the entrance of each small attraction, 8 yuan each, personally I think the mung bean flavor is delicious, you can buy it for a photo shoot
cambered_deeanna
【Ganzhou Culture】Roaming through the ancient city of Zhanggong in Ganzhou
🌟 Highlights:
The old district of Ganzhou was established during the Song Dynasty. Although Ganzhou has expanded several times, the old district still retains its original fullness. Since the distance between each scenic spot is not far, one day is enough to check them all off.
🗓 Itinerary:
1️⃣ First, visit the Ganzhou Museum located in the new district. Although there are no so-called 'treasures of the town hall', it is possible to understand the ancient history of Ganzhou and the modern history of the Soviet area, like reading an autobiography of Ganzhou.
2️⃣ Next, you can go to the old city district's Zao'er Alley, Wen Temple, Ancient Floating Bridge, and Standard Clock Tower. These four points are all old buildings of Ganzhou, and the distance between them is very close.
3️⃣ As evening approaches, you can visit the Jiangnan Song City Historical and Cultural Tourism Area, which includes historical buildings such as the Bajingtai and Yugutai, and the antique commercial street of Songchao Buyecheng. The night view is even more spectacular!
KYLIE FLETCHER
Weekend Getaway | Ganzhou Day Trip Guide Direct High-Speed Train from Guangzhou
| Ganzhou Day Trip Guide Direct High-Speed Train from Guangzhou. Weekend Getaway | Ganzhou Day Trip Guide❗️ Direct High-Speed Train from Guangzhou❗️|| Ganzhou is the best-preserved Northern Song Dynasty city in China, especially known for its waterfront city with the most Song Dynasty relics, earning the reputation of "Southern Song City".
I just came back from Ganzhou and have put together this no-turning-back day trip guide❗️
🗺️ Itinerary: Southern Song City—Yugu Platform—Chiang Kai-shek's Former Residence—Song City Wall—Bajingtai—Ancient Floating Bridge—Standard Clock—Zao'er Lane—Fushou Ditch Museum—Wei Family Mansion—Southern Song City
First 1⃣️ stop: Southern Song City Historical and Cultural Tourism Area
This place is full of antique buildings, walking into the city gate is like traveling through a thousand years, with an antique charm, and the night view is even more enchanting.
Second 2⃣️ stop: Yugu Platform
The Yugu Platform mentioned in Xin Qiji's poem 'Below the solitary Yugu Platform flows the clear river water, amidst it how many travelers' tears,' is right here. Climbing the Yugu Platform, you can overlook the entire cityscape.
Third 3⃣️ stop: Chiang Ching-kuo's Former Residence
The son of Chiang Kai-shek, who once served as the leader of Taiwan, his old home in Ganzhou is right next to the Song City Wall.
Fourth 4⃣️ stop: Song City Wall
The existing Ganzhou city wall, which was built during the Tang Dynasty, has a history of over a thousand years and is of great value for the study of ancient Chinese city wall history.
Fifth 5⃣️ stop: Bajingtai
A symbolic ancient building of Ganzhou with a long history, it is a symbol of the ancient city of Ganzhou, nearly a thousand years old. Climbing this platform, you can see all the eight famous sights of Ganzhou, hence the name 'Bajingtai'.
Sixth 6⃣️ stop: Ancient Floating Bridge
Made of over 100 small boats connected by ropes, it was built during the Song Dynasty's Qiandao period and has a history of over 800 years. It's worth a visit, although it's often crowded.
Seventh 7⃣️ stop: Standard Clock
In the 1950s, the 'Standard Clock' was built here, a city landmark of that era, with significant historical meaning, worth checking in.
Eighth 8⃣️ stop: Zao'er Lane
An ancient street from the Southern Song Dynasty, called Jiangjia Lane in the Ming Dynasty, the ancient street has a variety of architectural styles, with a total length of just over 200 meters, including Hakka architecture from southern Jiangxi, Huizhou architecture, Western-style buildings, and more.
Ninth 9⃣️ stop: Fushou Ditch Museum
China's first underground drainage system museum, Fushou Ditch is one of the world's earliest urban sewers, and the museum also has a section of the Fushou Ditch ruins that can be viewed up close. The drainage system is still in use today.
Tenth 🔟 stop: Wei Family Mansion
Originally built during the Jiaqing period and completed in the early Republic of China, it has a history of 200 years and is the largest existing Qing Dynasty family residence in Ganzhou city.
All the attractions in this day trip guide are within walking distance. If you don't want to walk, you can scan for a small electric stove, which will make it much easier.
✅ Food Recommendations:
Scalded Skin (purchased from a small stall)
Ningdu Meatballs (Aunt Chen's Ningdu Meatballs, near Jianchun Gate)
RoamingWanderer
City Walk Ganzhou Old Town, the next internet-famous city
🌟 Highlights:
Centuries-old buildings scattered throughout the district
Delicious Ganzhou cuisine
Extremely affordable accommodation prices
👍 Most recommended:
Song Dynasty Never Sleep City
Ancient Song Dynasty city walls along the river
Chiang Kai-shek's former residence
Ancient trees in the old district committee courtyard
Zao'er Lane ancient street
✅ Must experience:
Hakka cuisine in the Hakka courtyard
Hanfu experience in Song Dynasty Never Sleep City
virelle_9306
Ganzhou Nanny-Level Travel Guide! Highly recommended to save!!!
Weekend trips, why not take a one-day tour to Ganzhou. The high-speed train from Guangzhou provides direct access, making your journey more convenient. Ganzhou, a well-preserved Northern Song Dynasty city, is known as the "Southern Song City" due to its rich collection of Song Dynasty cultural relics.
I just came back from Ganzhou and am sharing this no-turning-back one-day tour guide.
🗺️ Itinerary: Jiangnan Song City Historical and Cultural Tourism Area—Yugu Platform—Chiang Kai-shek's Former Residence—Song Dynasty City Wall—Bajingtai—Ancient Floating Bridge—Standard Clock—Zao'er Lane—Fushougou Museum—Wei Family Courtyard—Jiangnan Song City
1⃣️st Stop: Jiangnan Song City Historical and Cultural Tourism Area
Stepping through the city gate is like traveling through a thousand years of time; the ancient architectural style makes one feel as if they are in ancient times, and the night view is even more enchanting.
2⃣️nd Stop: Yugu Platform
This platform is the inspiration for the 'tears of many a passerby beneath the Yugu Platform in the clear river waters' from the poems of Xin Qiji. Climbing high, one can take in the beautiful scenery of the city.
3⃣️rd Stop: Chiang Kai-shek's Former Residence
This is the former residence of Chiang Ching-kuo, son of Chiang Kai-shek and former leader of Taiwan, adjacent to the Song City Wall and full of historical atmosphere.
4⃣️th Stop: Song Dynasty City Wall
The Ganzhou city wall, which was first built during the Tang Dynasty, has a history of over a thousand years and is of great value for the study of ancient Chinese city walls.
5⃣️th Stop: Bajingtai
Bajingtai is a symbolic ancient building of Ganzhou with nearly a thousand years of history. From the platform, one can view the eight famous sights of Ganzhou, hence the name.
6⃣️th Stop: Ancient Floating Bridge
This floating bridge, made up of more than a hundred small boats, was built during the Song Dynasty's Qiandao period and has a history of over 800 years, making it a distinctive feature of Ganzhou.
7⃣️th Stop: Standard Clock
Built in the 1950s, the standard clock is an important symbol of the city and has significant historical meaning.
8⃣️th Stop: Zao'er Lane
A small alley from the Southern Song Dynasty, known as Jiangjia Alley during the Ming Dynasty, features a variety of architectural styles and is full of historical charm.
9⃣️th Stop: Fushougou Museum
Fushougou is one of the world's earliest urban sewers, and the museum preserves the remains of Fushougou, making it a great place to learn about ancient drainage systems.
🔟th Stop: Wei Family Courtyard
Built during the Jiaqing period and completed in the early years of the Republic of China, the Wei Family Courtyard is the largest existing Qing Dynasty family residence in Ganzhou.
All the attractions in this one-day tour guide are within walking distance. If you don't want to walk, you can rent a small electric car to make your journey even easier.
✅ Food Recommendations:
- Tangpi (can be found at street stalls)
- Ningdu Meatballs (Chen Auntie's Ningdu Meatballs recommended, located near Jianchun Gate)
🏨 Hotel Recommendations:
- Pearl Hotel (good value for money, but the facilities are a bit dated)
Let this guide help you with your one-day trip and fully enjoy the charm of Ganzhou!
CAROLINA SCHMIDT
Highlights of the 'Great Prairie' in Ganzhou, Jiangxi
"The sky is vast, the field is boundless, the wind blows the grass low and reveals the cattle and sheep." Living in the south of the Yangtze River, many people have imagined galloping across the endless prairies, with shepherd girls singing loudly, and a boundless sea of green with cattle and sheep everywhere.
Today, I will take my friends from the south to a different 'Great Prairie' in Ganzhou, Jiangxi, to experience a different 'prairie style' of the south.
(1)
Yaokou Internet-famous Prairie in Gan County District
In Yaokou, Hujiang Town, Gan County District, this ancient She ethnic village is a pure small mountain village on the Gan River water area. It is the watershed at the border of Gan County District and Wan'an County, facing Wan'an County across the river.
On this vast prairie of ten thousand acres, there is knotweed everywhere, with green waves rippling, and it is stunningly beautiful. The total area of the prairie is about 14 square kilometers, about 50 kilometers from the central urban area of Ganzhou.
🚉Transportation Strategy:
Driving route: Depart from Ganzhou, take the Ganchu Highway—Chutan—Tourism Highway—towards Gutian direction from Hujiang Town Government—Yaokou Village—Internet-famous Prairie. The local mountain roads are winding, so be careful when driving. The riverbed grass is slippery, and visitors should not blindly seek out unfamiliar areas.
(2)
The Prairie in Guobu Town, Chongyi County
During the dry season of March, April, and May every year, a 'Internet-famous prairie' grows on the riverbeds around Guobu.
The river beach is full of greenery, and the wilderness is covered with purple vetch. The light breeze blows, and the green grass surges like waves, just like the secret grass sea realm in Miyazaki's My Neighbor Totoro.
This is the best season for sky tent camping and luxurious picnics. The prairie activities of Ganzhou's Little Li River are also passionately renewed. Set up a sky tent, prepare a table of meals, and invite a few good friends, 'poetry and distance' are within reach.
🚉Transportation Strategy:
Driving route: Depart from Ganzhou, take the Xiaron Expressway—exit at Chongyi Toll Station—National Highway 357 Jin Yu section—Yangming Lake Wetland Park.
(3)
Shuiyan Qixing Wetland in Shangyou County
In Shuiyan Township, Shangyou County, there is a place where you can forget the hustle and bustle of the city and return to the embrace of nature.
This is the Qixing Ecological Kuwan Wetland in Shangyou County—a paradise closer than Hulunbuir.
Bring your family to Qixing Ecological Kuwan Wetland and let your soul be released.
Watch the leisurely herd of cattle, chase the agile egrets, and indulge in the fragrance of wildflowers... Every moment here is a unique memory.
🚉Transportation Strategy:
Driving route: Depart from Ganzhou, take the Xiaron Expressway—exit at Shangyou East Toll Station—Yingbin Avenue—Provincial Highway 547 Shangtai Line, Shangjiang Line—Dongsheng Road—Shuiyan Township.
(4)
Dinglong Reservoir Grassland in Xingguo
Every spring, when the water level of Dinglong Reservoir drops, the 'prairie' hidden underwater will 'float' to the surface. With the spring breeze, the 'prairie' begins to gradually revive. The freshly green grass shyly pokes its head out, and the stiff ground has become as soft as a carpet. The shiny green wild grass sways in the breeze, interspersed with clusters of wildflowers. From a distance, it looks like a floral pattern embroidered on a green carpet, and herds of cattle and sheep immediately start running wildly upon seeing the vast prairie, rolling around on the prairie to their heart's content. Being in such a beautiful prairie naturally puts one in a good mood.
This place is purely natural, with no admission fee, self-entertainment, and you can play however you want. Here you can fully enjoy the beauty and release your purest emotions.
🚉Transportation Strategy:
Driving route: Depart from Ganzhou, take the Xiarong Expressway—Nanshao Expressway—Quannan Expressway—exit at Dinglong Toll Station—Chengxing Section of County Road 454—pass Dinglong Township—Fuxing Farm (mobile banquet).
📝Note tips:
Warm reminder: Water is the source of life. All these 'Great Prairies' are reservoir areas, and many reservoirs are sources of drinking water for people. Therefore, we must cherish these wetlands and prairies as much as we cherish our own eyes. We hope that everyone who comes here will treasure this comfortable corner, keep it clean, remember its scenery when you leave, and take away things that do not belong to it.
B3nj@m.n Y0ung
A severely underrated ancient city, perfect for weekend trips | One-day tour guide to Ganzhou, Jiangxi
🏰 Ganzhou, Jiangxi, a city with a long history
⭕ Must-visit attractions:
- Jiangnan Song City: Here you can experience the architectural style and cultural atmosphere of the Song Dynasty, with special performances on holidays.
- Ancient Floating Bridge: It connects the history and modernity of Ganzhou, forming a unique landscape of the city.
- Yugu Platform: Not only is it rich in historical stories, but it's also a great place to enjoy the view of the Qing River.
📸 Photo strategy:
- These attractions are all located in the same area, which is very suitable for taking photos in Hanfu, creating very atmospheric pictures.
⭕ Recommended one-day tour route:
- After breakfast, you can choose to go to Song City for photos first, capturing the beautiful morning moments.
- Then head to Junmen Tower and Yugu Platform to feel the historical charm of Ganzhou.
- After lunch, you can visit Bajingtai, the Ancient City Wall, and the Ancient Floating Bridge to understand the ancient city style of Ganzhou.
- Zao'er Lane is a good place to taste local delicacies, and you can also stroll around the area near the Standard Clock.
- For dinner, you can choose a local specialty restaurant to enjoy the cuisine of Ganzhou.
🍜 Food recommendations:
- Flavorful loin cake: Located opposite the side gate of Ganyi Middle School on the slope of Xiaonanmen, it is affordable and delicious.
- Scallion pancake pushcart stall: At the entrance of the alley opposite the Fushougou Museum on Houde Road, even a simple scallion pancake can bring happiness.
- Shicheng taro dumplings and meatballs: Located at 2-5 Yaofu Lane, the combination of taro dumplings and meatballs is unforgettable.
- Specialty fish soup and meat swallows: At 2-8 Xiaonanmen, the mix of fish soup and meat swallows is a traditional local delicacy.
- Zengji radish dumplings and Ami fruit: Located at 35 Renmin Lane, Ami fruit and radish dumplings are not to be missed.
- Anyuan three-fresh noodles: At 8-21 Jianguo Road, the combination of three-fresh noodles and beef balls is unforgettable.
- Swallow's Granny breakfast shop: Located at 25 Huangwuping Road, offering a variety of mixed noodles, it is a popular breakfast choice for locals.
📌 Tips:
- The food prices in Ganzhou are affordable, with an average consumption of no more than 20 yuan per person.
- If you are not interested in some attractions, you can consider replacing them with other attractions such as the Ganzhou Museum or the Ganfang 1969 Cultural and Creative Industry Park.
astridelle_1427
Good places to visit in Ganzhou: Songchao Never-Night City
I played in Ganzhou for two days and found that Songchao Never-Night City is quite good!
Just right from Bajingtai to Yugutai,
Then it is the Never-Night City📍
Although it is not a large area
But the planning feels quite good~
It's very suitable to come here at night
There are many activities🔥You can also change costumes to play games
The atmosphere is full
Jiangnan Song City Historical and Cultural Tourism Area
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There are quite a few delicacies in the block (snacks and big shops are available)
There are also milk tea and coffee~ suitable for rest and chat!
When I came here, there was a navel orange festival‼️
It's so lively! There are performances, singing and dancing and so on~
I had a lot of fun
cortexu.wxkejt6l
Ganzhou Songcheng, life is elsewhere
Ganzhou Songcheng's facilities are also enjoyed by the residents, not just targeting tourists, which makes it efficient and lively. People are learning the guqin in the music room, the study is filled with students learning, and girls are taking photos in Hanfu. This Lei Yipao tea house, with its antique charm, allows tourists to experience making pounded tea, and also provides a place for residents to relax, sit, and enjoy the sun. During my long-distance self-driving trip, I was worried about my stomach and didn't dare to try the greasy food, but I really wanted to have a cup of tea here and space out for a while.
Ganzhou Songcheng, what a pity. The quality is actually very high, but the marketing has not been done well. For example, the name 'Jiangnan Songcheng' is not good, because 95% of people would think of Hangzhou when they hear it, as Hangzhou is the authentic Jiangnan and was the capital of the Southern Song Dynasty. Ganzhou is only Jiangnan in a broader sense, and Hangzhou also has a listed company called Songcheng Shares, so this name definitely makes people think of Hangzhou, not Ganzhou. What's wrong with just calling it 'Ganzhou Songcheng'?
Moreover, before I came to the Yugu Platform, I didn't know that they had put so much effort into creating a Song Dynasty cultural area here. I just came to see the historical sites, but I didn't expect there to be so much content. I spent a whole day here and only visited Yugu Platform, Bajingtai, and the ancient floating bridge. I haven't been to the Confucian temple or Tongtian Rock yet, so I had to stay another night.
Driving from Guangdong Huizhou into Jiangxi, I ended up staying in Ganzhou for 4 days; one night each in Longnan Yangcun and Anyuan Sanbaishan, and two nights in the Ganzhou city area. Next, I will return to Shaoguan Nanxiong Zhujixiang in Guangdong, and then go to Ruijin.
In any case, this self-driving trip that started from Wuhan has been going on for a month and is nearing its end. Next, I mainly plan to visit the covered bridges and waterfalls in Taishun in the southern part of Zhejiang, and then return to Shanghai. In short, when you've been home for too long, you want to go out, and when you've been out for too long, you want to go home. It can be said that life is elsewhere.
wynthoria_7992
Ganzhou is really suitable for special forces
📍What is the most important thing for special forces when traveling?
✅Of course, it is to visit most of the attractions in a city in the shortest time. Ganzhou is quite suitable, as the distances between attractions are not too far. If you are good at walking, you can finish in one day with about 25,000 steps.
✅If you don't like the special forces style of travel and want to have a good experience, Ganzhou also has high playability with various buildings and historical cultures. If you are a girl who likes to take photos, you can change into Hanfu or Quanzhou's hairpins. Places like Ganzhou's Jiangnan Song City, Zao'er Lane, and Ganzhou Wen Temple are very photogenic.
📍Route
Ganzhou Station - Wei Family Courtyard - Fushou Gully Museum (next to Wei Family Courtyard) - Ganzhou Wen Temple - Fuliang Ancient Temple (can pass by) - Zao'er Lane - Ancient Floating Bridge - Eight Mirror Platform - Chiang Kai-shek's Former Residence - Yu Gu Tai - Jiangnan Song City - Military Gate Tower - Standard Clock (you can also do it in reverse)
✅Recommended
Wei Family Courtyard - Ganzhou Wen Temple - Zao'er Lane - Ancient Floating Bridge - Eight Mirror Platform - Yu Gu Tai are all very nice and suitable for taking photos and checking in.
KNOX BRADY
In Ganzhou, you can calm down and perceive life
The first stop of budget travel: Ganzhou
☀️Ganzhou—a severely underestimated Song dynasty city in the south of the Yangtze River, not only has a pleasant scenic environment but also a profound historical heritage. In Ganzhou, you can slow down to enjoy the scenery; in Ganzhou, you can calm down to reflect on life.
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📝Itinerary:
🌟DAY1: Tongtianyan—Ganzhou Polar Ocean World—Fantawild Oriental Heritage Theme Park—Ancient City Wall—Gu Floating Bridge—Yugu Platform
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🌟DAY2: Ganzhou City Museum—Bell Tower—Zao'er Alley—Zhonglian Shopping Mall
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🌙Additionally, I didn't visit Tongtianyan, Fantawild, or the Ocean World before due to time constraints, but friends who are interested can go and have fun. There are other scenic spots in Ganzhou, but they are a bit far from the city center, and since I haven't been there, I won't recommend them. However, if you have enough time and it's convenient, you might want to check them out.
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🚄Transportation:
🚅High-speed train/train: Ganzhou Station/Ganzhou West Station
✈️Plane: Ganzhou Huangjin Airport
🚇Bus: On the 'Travel' section at the top of the zf treasure homepage, switch the city to Ganzhou and apply for a Ganzhou bus card
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🍛Food Recommendations:
Ningdu meatballs, Anyuan three-fresh noodles
(When you come to Ganzhou, you must try Ningdu meatballs and Anyuan three-fresh noodles, Ganzhou's specialty snacks, they are very delicious)
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🏠Accommodation Suggestions:
It is more convenient to stay in the city center, namely Zhanggong District
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✨'Either read books or travel, the body and soul, one must be on the way'
In today's fast-paced world, we always need to take some time to travel, to see the scenery outside, to search for the lost self, and to encounter the romantic moments of life
jasminda_6679
Dreaming back to childhood memories
Yu Guta historical and cultural block, the old house where I lived as a child, has now become a bustling tourist holy land, where many girls dress up and dream back to the Song Dynasty...
Every year when I go home, I have to walk around here, looking for the faintly remaining childhood memories.
The old houses and alleys of the past, after transformation, are hard to recognize. In recent years, I have seen more and more businesses moving in, the environment is getting more and more beautiful, the popularity is getting more and more prosperous, my son particularly likes to play here, running and playing, eating and drinking, listening to mom's stories from childhood...
ALEXANDER BROCK
Compared to Jiangnan, I love the 'romantic city in Xin Qiji's poetry' more
Take a high-speed train to Ganzhou for a 2-day city walk
I love this romantic small city in the poetry more
🥳Play strategy
1⃣️Standard Clock (Take a look at this representative landmark of the historical cultural city)
2⃣️Zao'er Lane (A small alley retaining this Song Dynasty historical building)
3⃣️Song Dynasty ancient floating bridge site (A piece of worldly life in the bustling city)
4⃣️Yu Gu Tai (The romance in the poetry can all be found here)
5⃣️Jiangnan Song City (Travel to the prosperity in the ancient market)
6⃣️Eight Mirror Platform (The symbol of Ganzhou ancient city, you can climb up to overlook the whole city, and the hundreds of meters of city wall are also clearly visible)
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👉Play strategy
Day1: Standard Clock>Zao'er Lane>Song Dynasty Floating Bridge>Jiangnan Song City Day2: Ganfang 1969 Park>Yu Gu Tai>Eight Mirror Platform>Return
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🚄High-speed train|30m from Ganzhou West Station to the city
🎫Ticket|0 yuan for niche play, free admission
GRAYSON FREEMAN
Ganzhou, the cradle of Hakka, an ecological tourism city, a good place to live
Ganzhou, the cradle of Hakka, an ecological tourism city, a good place to live.☘☘🍁🍀🍀🍁
BROOKS STEVENSON
It's a one-hour high-speed train ride from Shenzhen, or a three-hour drive! The romantic city in Xin Qiji's poetry
Address: Direct high-speed train to Ganzhou
I love this romantic small city in the poetry even more
Tourist Guide
①Standard Clock (Take a look at this representative landmark of the historical and cultural city) ②Zao'er Lane (A small alley preserving the historical architecture of the Song Dynasty) ③Ancient Floating Bridge Site of the Song Dynasty (A piece of worldly life in the bustling city) ④Yu Gu Tai (All the romance in the poetry can be found here) ⑤Jiangnan Song City (Travel to the prosperity in the ancient market) ⑥Ba Jing Tai (The symbol of Ganzhou ancient city, you can climb up to overlook the whole city, and the hundreds of meters of city wall are also clearly visible)
Tourist Guide
Day1 Standard Clock>Zao'er Lane>Song Dynasty Floating Bridge>Jiangnan Song City Day2 Ganfang 1969 Park>Yu Gu Tai>Ba Jing Tai>Return
High-speed train|30m from Ganzhou West Station to the city
Ticket|0 yuan, free admission for niche tourism
LilyMontgomery14
The underestimated Ganzhou, the hidden millennium Song City
Ganzhou, a Song city in the south of the Yangtze River, is a city where the historical atmosphere and modern style are intertwined. Here, the Eight Scenic Spots have witnessed the changes of thousands of years, and the magnificent scene of the confluence of the three rivers is like a scroll displayed in front of your eyes. Inside and outside the ancient city wall, two thousand years of architecture and contemporary people's life coexist harmoniously, and the small vendors selling fish on the floating bridge have continued a tradition of more than 800 years.
I have never seen a city like Ganzhou, where the streets and alleys are filled with a strong historical and cultural heritage. Vehicles drive on the streets, pedestrians are calm and relaxed, and the pace of life is so slow that it seems touchable. The Song Street, which is 227.3 meters long, and the ancient buildings with green bricks and green tiles have witnessed the vicissitudes of the people who moved to the capital. The 15 old streets in the closed residential area have completely preserved the ancient style, as if people have traveled back to the Song Dynasty.
The blue sky of Ganzhou, the wide roads, the tender evening breeze, and the ancient city in the night form a wonderful scroll. Driving on the streets of Ganzhou, you can always smell a scent of food, which is the people of this low-key small city, with a peaceful and well-off life, solidifying the time and space of the Song Dynasty.
Jiangxi has a Ganzhou, which is a city full of ancient charm and also a city full of vitality. Here, history and modernity blend, old and young coexist. The people here love life, cherish history, they combine ancient wisdom and modern creativity, and shape the unique charm of Ganzhou.
The streets of Ganzhou are wide and clean, and the smiles of the residents are warm and friendly. The pace of life here is leisurely, as if time has become slow here, allowing people to have more time to enjoy life and feel good. The scenery here is picturesque, there are many ancient relics, whether it is the Eight Scenic Spots or the ancient city wall, all make people feel a strong historical atmosphere.
Here, you can see the perfect combination of tradition and modernity. The ancient streets, modern buildings, coexist harmoniously. The people here, both love traditional culture and pursue modern life. They are the soul of this city, giving Ganzhou vitality.
The night of Ganzhou is like a ink-dyed scroll, deep and full of charm. Here, you can feel the ancient atmosphere, and you can also feel the modern vitality. Everything here makes people feel familiar and familiar.