🍜 Foreword: Before coming to Nanchang, I thought it was all about rice noodles and clay pot soup; after arriving, I realized how naive I was! This city's delicious food is hidden in every street and alley, spicy and addictive, I ate 18 meals in 3 days and still wanted more. This post is to share my entire personal food list with you. 🌶️ The Three Souls of Jiangxi Cuisine: Understanding the Flavor of Nanchang Spicy: Nanchang's spiciness is fresh and fragrant, not dry and overpowering; the more you eat, the more addictive it becomes. Fresh: Emphasizing the original flavor of ingredients, the broth is simmered in a clay pot for 4 hours, resulting in a flavor that penetrates to the bone. Fragrant: Full of wok hei (wok aroma), stir-fried over high heat, each dish carries the aroma of cooking. 🍳 Breakfast: A Nanchang person's morning begins with a bowl of noodles. Nanchang Mixed Noodles 📍 Recommendation: Any small street stall (avoid trendy shops!) 💡 Authentic Way to Eat: Cook the noodles until done, add dried radish, peanuts, chopped chili peppers, soy sauce, and sesame oil, mix well, and eat. 💰 Price: 5-8 yuan per bowl ⚠️ Be sure to add a fried egg! The fried egg soaked in broth is amazing! Clay Pot Soup 📍 Recommendation: Xiao Li Clay Pot Soup 💡 Must-orders: Meatball Soup, Egg and Meatball Soup, Cuttlefish and Rib Soup 💰 Price: 6-15 RMB ⏰ Simmered from dawn until 4 hours, resulting in a clear and flavorful broth. Other Breakfast Options 🥟 Pan-fried Buns: Golden brown on the bottom, thin skin and generous filling, bursting with juice in every bite. 🥧 White Sugar Cake: Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, coated with powdered sugar, sweet but not cloying. 🍙 Glutinous Rice Chicken: Glutinous rice wrapped around chicken, fragrant and delicious, one is enough to fill you up. 🍲 Main Meals: The pinnacle of Jiangxi cuisine, these are the places to eat! Chef Liu's Kitchen ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 📍 Address: Donghu District 💰 Average Price: 40-50 RMB ✅ Must-orders: · Rose Fermented Rice Balls: Icy cold, rich in rose aroma, a perfect way to cool down after spicy food. · Beer-braised Duck: The duck meat is tender and infused with the aroma of beer, not greasy at all. · Stir-fried Pork with Artemisia: A representative of Jiangxi cuisine, combining the fresh aroma of Poyang Lake with the savory flavor of cured pork. 💡 A local favorite, great value for money, you can't go wrong! The Three Must-Try Dishes ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 📍 Address: Chuanshan Road 💰 Average Price: 60-70 RMB ✅ Must-Orders: · Crab Leg Rice Noodles: Fresh crab legs, noodles soaked in broth, spicy and satisfying. · Bullfrog and Chicken Feet Stew: Tender bullfrog, boneless chicken feet, perfect with rice. · Clams: Clean and sand-free, incredibly spicy. 💡 Be prepared to queue during peak hours, it's recommended to go during off-peak times. Da Ping Huo ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 📍 Address: Hama Street 💰 Average Price: 50-60 RMB ✅ Must-Orders: · Secret Recipe Bullfrog: Spicy and tender, you'll want to keep eating! Oil-soaked Fish: The fish is tender and the broth is amazing with rice! 💡 Nanchang's hottest food stall, the environment is average, but the taste is really good. Yangzi Two-Bedroom Apartment ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 📍 Address: Yangzi Street 💰 Average Price: 50-60 RMB ✅ Must-Try: · Oil-soaked Fish: Signature dish, the fish is so tender it melts in your mouth. · Crab Legs: Very flavorful, super satisfying to slurp up. 💡 The taste of old Nanchang, a long-established restaurant. 🥢 Snacks: The lively atmosphere of street food. Lili Boiled Food (Jewelry Street) 📍 Address: Jewelry Street 💰 Average Price: 20-30 RMB 💡 The pinnacle of Nanchang boiled food, various skewers cooked in a spicy broth, dipped in sauce, delicious and cheap. ✅ Must-Try: Tofu Puffs, Vermicelli, Kelp, Lotus Root Balls Qin Pangzi Meatball Restaurant (a conscientious restaurant) 📍 Address: Donghu District 💰 Average Price: 15 RMB 💡 The meatballs are huge, with firm meat and delicious, flavorful soup – a must-try for meat lovers! · *Thick Soup** 📍 Recommended: Stalls around Wanshou Palace 💰 5 RMB per bowl 💡 A must-try for Nanchang locals' late-night snacks. The thick soup contains mushrooms, diced meat, and tofu skin; it warms you up completely! · *Deep-Fried Food** 📍 Recommended: Any street-side deep-fried food stall 💡 Nanchang's deep-fried food is truly amazing! Bananas, rice cakes, eggplants, and meat skewers, brushed with sweet and spicy sauce—so delicious you can't stop eating! 🍧 Summer Relief: In 38℃ Nanchang, these are the lifesavers! KUNCHA (昆茶) 📍 Address: Multiple branches ✅ Must-try: Gardenia Coconut, Fuliang Red Tea, Snow Mountain Berry 💡 A local Nanchang milk tea brand, using local Jiangxi tea as its base—delicious and unique! Old Nanchang Ice Jelly 📍 Address: Jewelry Street ✅ Must-try: Glutinous Rice Cake Ice Jelly, Hawthorn Ice Jelly 💡 Handmade ice jelly, chewy and smooth, with added glutinous rice cake and hawthorn for a rich texture—a summer heat reliever! Mung Bean Soup 📍 Recommendation: Tao Ji Handmade Mung Bean Cake 💡 Iced mung bean soup, cooked until slightly grainy, sweet but not cloying—a perfect summer drink! Iced Watermelon 📍 Any fruit stall on the street 💡 Watermelons in Nanchang are sweet and cheap, just over 1 yuan per jin (500g). Eating half a watermelon by the waist is the perfect way to enjoy summer! 🌃 Night Market Section: Nanchang's nights get more exciting as the night goes on. Hama Street Night Market ⏰ 18:00-24:00 📍 Recommendations: · Old Nanchang BBQ: Grilled small meat skewers, grilled eggplant, grilled chives · Stir-fried rice noodles and snails: The quintessential Nanchang late-night snack · Boiled and fried foods: Eat while you walk. Shengjinta Food Street ⏰ 16:00-22:00 💡 Better environment than Hama Street, more variety, suitable for tourists. Wanshou Palace Night Market ⏰ 17:00-22:00 💡 Stroll and eat, with performances, a great atmosphere. 💡 Food Avoidance Guide ❌ Don't eat at the entrance of tourist attractions! Expensive and not authentic. ❌ If you can't eat spicy food, be sure to say "No spice!" Nanchang's food is really spicy! ❌ Don't trust taxi drivers' restaurant recommendations; many are shills. ✅ Go to the restaurant with the most locals; you can't go wrong. ✅ Many small shops only accept cash, so bring some. ✅ Nanchang dishes are large portions; don't order too much, you won't be able to finish. 📝 3-Day Food Itinerary Day 1: Mixed Rice Noodles and Clay Pot Soup (Breakfast) → Chef Liu's Restaurant (Lunch) → Jewelry Street Snacks → Hama Street Night Market Day 2: White Sugar Cake + Pan-Fried Buns → The "Old Three Delicacies" Lunch → Kuncha Afternoon Tea → Shengjinta Food Street Day 3: Glutinous Rice Chicken (Breakfast) → Yangzi Two-Bedroom Restaurant (Lunch) → Wanshou Palace Snacks → Watermelon by the Ganjiang River · -- Accommodation 🏨 Nanchang Meiling Wild Mountain 1983 Homestay A mountain homestay at an altitude of 800 meters, 5-8℃ cooler than the city in summer. Only 8 rooms, offering a private and luxurious mountain retreat experience. 🏨 He Ye Pu Su Santorini-style cave villas nestled in the forest, pure white architecture paired with forest views, perfect for both photography and relaxation. 🏨 Nanchang Yunlin Mountain and Water Hotel (Bada Shanren Meihu Scenic Area Branch) Pavilions, jade pavilions, bridges, and flowing water; a garden-style hotel with white walls and black tiles, boasting 32 acres of beautiful garden scenery. 🏨 Nanchang seeU Xiyou Mountain Villa (Xixia) Lake-view detached villas, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, offering a luxurious rural retreat experience. · --

Be cautious visiting Nanchang in summer! The high heat is unbearable Just returned from Nanchang. Honestly, visiting in July and August is really tough 😭 The city’s reputation as a furnace is well deserved. With temperatures over 37℃ and sauna-like humidity, you feel sticky all over. After just half an hour outside, makeup melts off and heatstroke is easy! Here’s a comfortable off-peak cooling itinerary to avoid the midday sun and skip the biggest pitfalls. ⚠️ Key summer warnings for Nanchang 1. Temperature trap: Avoid outdoor open-air attractions from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The heat index nears 40℃, and the riverside offers no shade, making it even harder to bear 2. Museum tips: The Provincial Museum and August 1 Uprising Memorial are closed all day Monday. Be sure to book in advance via their official accounts to avoid wasted trips 3. Spending warnings: Snacks at Tengwang Pavilion and Wanshou Palace scenic areas are overpriced. Street vendors charge extra for hanfu photo shoots. Eat at local old streets instead 4. Weather risks: Sudden afternoon thunderstorms are common. Always carry a sun and rain umbrella. The riverside has many mosquitoes, so bring insect repellent 5. Spice level reminder: Nanchang’s mild spicy equals medium spicy elsewhere. If you don’t eat spicy, be sure to request no spice when ordering 🌤 3-day 2-night comfortable cooling itinerary (divided by morning, afternoon, and evening) Day 1 Old town cultural route | Indoor cooling + Gan River night view Morning (8:30 AM–11:00 AM) August 1 Uprising Memorial + August 1 Square Cool early morning temperatures. Start at the August 1 Square memorial tower, then walk 10 minutes to the memorial hall. The entire route is indoors with air conditioning. Take your time exploring the red history with fewer crowds and no heat. Afternoon (11:30 AM–5:00 PM) Stay indoors to avoid heat, eat and rest on Jewelry Street Do not go outside at noon! Enjoy authentic snacks on Jewelry Street, then find a milk tea shop or mall to cool off and rest, avoiding the hottest hours. Evening (5:30 PM–9:00 PM) Tengwang Pavilion + Wanshou Palace night tour Head out after 5 PM when the sun weakens. Climb Tengwang Pavilion to watch the sunset over the river. The soft evening light is perfect for photos. After dark, stroll Wanshou Palace ancient street with lanterns and a lively night atmosphere. The evening breeze cools things down comfortably. Day 2 Honggutan off-the-beaten-path route | Museum cooling + Ferris wheel Morning (9:00 AM–11:30 AM) Jiangxi Provincial Museum A perfect summer cooling spot! The whole museum is well air-conditioned. Focus on the Haihunhou gold exhibit. The rich collection lets you leisurely explore for 2.5 hours without suffering. Afternoon (12:00 PM–5:30 PM) Honggutan mall rest After lunch, visit MixC or Greenland Binfen City malls. Stay indoors with air conditioning and rest. No need to endure the outdoor heat wave. Evening (6:30 PM–9:00 PM) Nanchang Star + Qiushui Square fountain Take the Ferris wheel at dusk to see the city’s sunset from above. At 8 PM, watch the free music fountain show at Qiushui Square. Enjoy the riverside breeze and light show without buying expensive boat tickets. Day 3 Cool mountain and countryside route | Meiling natural oxygen bar Morning (8:00 AM–11:00 AM) Meiling Shenlong Pool If the city is too hot, head to nearby Meiling. The forest is 5℃ cooler than downtown, surrounded by bamboo sea and streams. Wade in the shallow water to cool off. Full shade covers the area. The easy hiking lets you relax and breathe fresh air. Afternoon (11:30 AM–4:30 PM) Taiping Town lunch and rest It warms up in the mountains at noon too. Eat local dishes at a farmhouse restaurant in town. Rest in the car or restaurant afterward to avoid sun exposure. Evening (5:30 PM–8:30 PM) Shengjinta night market Return to the city and visit Shengjinta ancient night market. The ancient tower’s lighting is quiet and uncrowded. After enjoying local snacks, get ready to head back. 🍜 Must-try local food in Nanchang Authentic snacks (breakfast/street food) 1. Nanchang mixed rice noodles + clay pot soup: The city’s soul. The rice noodles are smooth, and the meat pie clay pot soup is slow-cooked over charcoal. The most authentic spots are on Jewelry Street and Dashi Temple old shops 2. White sugar cake: Crispy outside, sticky inside with a rice fragrance. Avoid tourist stalls and try affordable old shops in residential areas for better taste 3. Spicy boiled water / marinated lotus root slices: Fragrant and spicy. Perfect with iced mung bean soup in summer to refresh and cool down 4. Thick porridge: Sticky, savory snack. A local breakfast staple Signature Gan cuisine main dishes 1. Stir-fried wild rice shoots with cured meat: A signature Nanchang Gan dish. The fresh aroma of wild rice shoots pairs with salty cured meat. A must-order at every table 2. Crab claw rice noodles: A classic from Chuanshan Road. The wide noodles soak up the spicy broth, making it very appetizing 3. Beer-braised duck: Tender meat with rich wine aroma, not greasy. A favorite for local gatherings 4. Oil-soaked fish: Fresh and spicy with flavorful broth perfect for mixing with rice Late-night snack recommendations Stir-fried snails, Gan-style skewers, spicy crayfish. The Hama Street night market offers the widest variety and best value for late-night eats. 💡 Essential summer travel tips 1. Must-have gear: high SPF sunscreen, cooling sleeves, sun hat, handheld fan, insect repellent, wet wipes 2. Prioritize subway for transportation. Use Alipay Luluxing to get ride codes. For short trips, electric scooters are cheaper than taxis 3. Choose accommodation near Wanshou Palace or August 1 Square subway stations for convenient travel and easy night market visits 4. Check weather forecasts before heading to Meiling. Avoid mountain valleys during heavy rain as roads get slippery and dangerous

Craving authentic Jiangxi cuisine in Nanchang? Locals have handpicked 4 top restaurants, each with its own unique flavor and specialties – perfect for a satisfying meal! · *Chun Zi Hao** Specializes in authentic Jiangxi dishes, suitable for gatherings and banquets. ✅Recommended Dishes: Golden Oil-Soaked Yellow Croaker – tender and flavorful; Braised Chicken Feet with Preserved Mustard Greens – soft, tender, and full of homely aroma; Flaming Three-Cup Chicken – rich in wine flavor, a classic Hakka dish. 💡Tips: Located near the Wanshou Palace Historical and Cultural District, perfect for a convenient stop while strolling through the ancient streets. · *Chaimi Youyan** A long-established Jiangxi restaurant in Nanchang, offering many dishes that are Jiangxi intangible cultural heritage items, with an outstanding reputation. ✅Recommended Dishes: Intangible Cultural Heritage Three-Cup Chicken – rich and flavorful; Rice Flour Pork – fatty but not greasy; Clay Pot Stew – fragrant and nourishing; Beer-Braised Old Duck – authentic and flavorful. 💡Tips: Located near Tengwang Pavilion and Bayi Square, offering a one-stop shop for sightseeing and dining. Qianbaiwei Red Restaurant: Specializing in intangible cultural heritage Jiangxi cuisine, offering a variety of flavors from across Jiangxi in an elegant setting. ✅Recommended Dishes: Ningdu Three-Cup Chicken is incredibly fragrant, Lotus Blood Duck is spicy and authentic, Beer-Roasted Duck is rich and flavorful, and Jingdezhen Kiln Chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. 💡Tips: Situated in the Honggutan commercial district, you can stroll along the Gan River after your meal to enjoy the river views. Woguanli: A popular local eatery with a lively, authentic atmosphere, frequented by locals. ✅Recommended Dishes: Nanchang Beer Duck and Braised Pork in a Clay Pot are perfect with rice, while Chili Stir-Fried Pork and Stir-Fried Pork with Water Chestnut are classic Jiangxi stir-fries. 💡Tips: Located on Hama Street, surrounded by numerous snack stalls and close to major scenic spots. Chunzihao Rural Jiangxi Cuisine (Wanshou Palace Branch)

This Greenman Resort near Qiushui Square is impressive in both its location and décor! 🏨Hotel Location: 📍Location: Exit 3 of Cuiyuan Road Metro Station, No. 166 Fenghe Middle Avenue 🚇Transportation: Only 150 meters from the metro station, a few minutes' walk away, making it very convenient for getting around. 🌇Surrounding Area: ✅Nearby Attractions: Twin Towers, Qiushui Square, Nanchang Star Ferris Wheel, etc. ✅Nearby Restaurants: Various food streets, boiled food shops, Jiangxi cuisine restaurants, etc., satisfying all tastes. 💰Value for Money: Affordable and high value for money, perfect for students or working professionals. ☕️Services and Facilities: ✅Front Desk Service: The staff are warm and friendly, with excellent service attitude, and respond promptly to customer needs. They also proactively offer assistance, such as luggage handling and providing travel brochures. In terms of service details, the hotel offers free late check-out, printing and photocopying services, and thoughtful pet supplies, reflecting the hotel's humanized service. ✅Room Facilities: The rooms are well-equipped with soft and comfortable bedding. The bathrooms have separate shower and toilet areas, and the overall cleanliness is excellent. The soundproofing is superb, providing a quiet and comfortable environment for rest. ✅Other Facilities: The hotel offers a variety of facilities, including a fitness center, laundry room, free parking, and charging stations.

🏡You can experience a beach resort life right here in Nanchang! I discovered a stunning Santorini-style B&B – He Ye Pu Su! 🔥Nanchang summers are so hot! My best friend and I escaped the city for the weekend, retreating to a secluded mountain retreat in Meiling. This B&B was a complete cure for our cravings! ✨B&B Highlights: 1️⃣ Absolutely stunning architecture! White buildings with French arches – instantly transported to Greece 🇬🇷 2️⃣ Tons of fun activities! Water activities 💦, fruit picking 🍇, and hands-on crafts 🧵 – you'll never be bored! 3️⃣ A perfect summer retreat! Surrounded by lush greenery 🌲, it's 5°C cooler than the city! And the evenings are super refreshing! 4️⃣ A perfect spot for photos 📷 Every snapshot is an Instagram-worthy masterpiece. My friends have been asking me for the address non-stop! 5️⃣ Back to Nature 🏡 Surrounded by forests and ancient villages, incredibly healing~ 💫Perfect 2-Day 1-Night Itinerary: 🌞Day 1: 11:00 Arrive at the guesthouse and enjoy a delicious lunch 🍲 15. 00 Super fun DIY crafts! Pottery/handmade soap/shell lamps are all available for you to try. 16. 30 The sun isn't so strong anymore, perfect for splashing around in the pool 💦 18. 30 Super relaxing BBQ on the lawn 🍖 19. 30 Firefly chasing ✨ + movie 🎬 🌞Day 2: 8:00 Forest hike to breathe in the fresh air 🌲 Check out this combination of a Japanese-style forest and the scenery of Altay~ 🏊‍♀️Many more hidden gems: · Absolutely stunning view from the bathtub window! Enjoy mountain views while soaking in the water during the day ⛰️ · Experience nearby hot springs ♨️ · Stargaze from the balcony at night ✨

When in Nanchang, don’t miss the stunning sunset over the Ganjiang River 🌇. The sky fills with layers of pink and purple clouds, the river perfectly reflecting the gentle colors of the setting sun. The bridge, Ferris wheel, and city skyscrapers are arranged in a picturesque way, each frame feels like a naturally filtered healing scene, creating an immersive atmosphere. The gradient pink and orange sunset spreads from the horizon, the shimmering river water catching the glowing sky. Boats float quietly on the river, and distant buildings slowly light up. The unique gentle romance of dusk can be captured just by standing by the window—no need to search for the perfect spot. The hotel we stayed at hides a fantastic gem—a panoramic indoor heated pool with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the Ganjiang River 🏊. While swimming, you can look up to see the endless sunset, golden-orange sunlight streaming through the glass onto the pool, the water surface scattered with sunset reflections. Relaxing in the water while enjoying the city’s twilight creates a full vacation vibe, washing away all travel fatigue. In the evening, you can also play in the shallow riverbank water. The clear river water paired with the soft sunset has both adults and children splashing happily. The clouds are fluffy and soft, filled with the lively yet relaxed atmosphere of everyday life, escaping the city’s noise to enjoy the uniquely laid-back pace of Nanchang. This entire route offers healing scenery and rich leisure experiences. For your trip, we recommend staying at the Cat’s Faraway YOUNG·IS·FASHION hotel (Nanchang Tengwang Pavilion Bayi Square branch). The hotel is close to the Ganjiang River viewing area, within walking distance to the riverbank for sunsets. The rooms are stylish and thoughtfully designed, and the heated pool offers an unbeatable view. It’s perfect for short trips—explore the river views by day and relax at the hotel by night. Enjoy a one-stop experience of river views, water play, and the pool, accompanied by sunset and gentle city lights, unlocking the most comfortable way to vacation in Nanchang.