Ganzhou
Ganzhou, alternately romanized as Kanchow, is a prefecture-level city in the south of Jiangxi province, China, bordering Fujian to the east, Guangdong to the south, and Hunan to the west.
Its administrative seat is at Zhanggong District.
Getting to Ganzhou
- 01Ganzhou Huangjin Airport
Ganzhou Huangjin Airport is the primary airport serving Ganzhou, in the northeastern part of Zhanggong District, approximately 16 km (9.9 mi) from the city center.
- 02Ganzhou Railway Station
Ganzhou Railway Station serves as a critical junction for rail travel, connecting the city to numerous regions across the country.
Worth seeing
- 01Ganzhou Museum
- 02Nanshan Park
- 03Nanshan Temple
- 04Tianyao Rock
- 05Shenshui Waterfall
- 06Ganzhou Buddhist Pagoda
Things to do
Ganzhou boasts beautiful natural landscapes, including Sanbai Mountain (三百山), Wudang Mountain (南武当山) and Yangming Lake (阳明湖). You can go hiking, mountain climbing, admire the magnificent scenery, or simply enjoy the tranquility of nature. The Ganzhou region has a rich tradition of folk culture. You can watch local traditional performances, learn crafts and arts, and participate in folk activities.
Where to eat
Ganzhou Noodles (赣州米粉), 123 Noodle Street,. 10:00–21:00. Ganzhou is known for its unique noodle dishes, and this restaurant specializes in serving local rice noodles (米粉) with a variety of toppings. The broth is rich and flavorful, offering a true taste of Ganzhou’s culinary culture. CNY 15–30. Ganxi Roast Duck (赣西烤鸭), 456 Duck Road,. 11:00–22:00.
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