Since the Western Wei Dynasty of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, Miancheng has served as the seat of commanderies, prefectures, circuits, states, and counties. Until the early years of national liberation, Miancheng was also the administrative center of Mianyang County for three years…
The original construction date of Wenzhi Pavilion is unknown. In the 30th year of the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty (1615), a bell was moved onto the pavilion, after which it was also known as the Bell and Drum Tower. In the 48th year of the Kangxi era (…
Yangtiangang Forest Park is located in Yangtiangang, Chengbei Subdistrict, Yushui District, Xinyu City, covering a total area of 6.7 square kilometers. The area was originally named Yanggang...
The Chenghu Ancient City Site refers to a vast area north of the new town of Chengwu County and within the old city’s protective embankment. This area is about 2.5 meters lower than the land outside the embankment…
Yunxi Bridge was first built in the third year of the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty (1508) and collapsed in the 33rd year of the Jiajing era (1554), after which ferrying was used for 11 years. In the...
Miancheng is a historic and culturally rich ancient city. From the Western Wei of the Northern and Southern Dynasties to the early years of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, it served as the administrative center of commanderies, prefectures, and counties…
Hometown of Fu Baoshi, the hometown of the renowned traditional Chinese painter and master artist Mr. Fu Baoshi, is located in... over 50 li east of Xinyu City proper.
This hexagonal pavilion with a pointed roof is called Zhongjun Pavilion, a relic of the Wagang Army from the end of the Sui Dynasty. According to the *New Book of Tang*, the leader of the Wagang Army, Zhai Rang...
Miancheng is an ancient city with a history of over 1,400 years and a rich cultural heritage. From the Western Wei Dynasty during the Northern and Southern Dynasties to the early days of the People's Republic of China, it was...
Jiangkou Scenic Area is located on the upper reaches of the Yuan River in Xinyu City. It is a reservoir built in 1958, featuring numerous islands on the lake, earning it the nickname “Thousand Island Lake of Jiangxi…”
Commonly known as Granny Temple, it was built in the 21st year of the Jiajing reign during the Ming Dynasty (1542) and consists of 87 halls. It covers an area of 11,116 square meters. Bixia...
The ruins of the Jade Emperor Temple in Yuhuangmiao Village are located to the north of Yuhuangmiao Village, Boleji Town, Chengwu County. The site is generally shaped like an inverted pot and the soil is grayish-brown. It stretches 5…
The Miancheng Ruins are located about 1 kilometer southwest of Miancheng Street in Miancheng Hui Ethnic Town. These are Ming Dynasty ruins, covering an area of approximately 800,000 square meters. The site has a rectangular layout…
Era: Neolithic Age The Shinianshan Site is located to the east of Shinian Village, Shuibei Town, Yushui District, Xinyu City. About 10 li to its southwest lies the sunny side of Mengshan Mountain...
The Great Buddha Tower is the final structure along the east-west axis of Tianning Temple. It houses a large seated Maitreya Buddha carved directly into the cliff face, with its feet more than a zhang (approximately 3.3 meters) beneath the ground, giving rise to the saying “an eight-zhang Buddha in a seven-zhang tower,” making it one of Xunxian’s most remarkable sights.
The tombstone of Zhang Cheng is located in the ancestral cemetery of the Zhang family, south of Baihai Village, Nanluji Town, Chengwu County. Five meters to the east stands a stone figure (Wengzhong), and to the south of the figure lies a sacred path and a stone…
The Caochang Tomb Cluster is located at Caochang Farm in Tonghaitan Town, Xiantao City. It is a tomb cluster dating from the Eastern Han to the Six Dynasties periods, covering an area of approximately 120,000 square meters. Brick-chambered tombs have been exposed here…
Shengji Temple, located in Lotus Valley on the southern bank of Zhongshan Gorge in Wulong Lake of the Fairy Lake Scenic Area, sits against the mountains and faces the water. It is a Buddhist sanctuary personally supervised by Venerable Miaojiang, President of the Buddhist Association of Mount Wutai…
Temple of Duke Li? Commonly known as the Temple of Zigong, it was built in the 12th year of the Hongzhi era of the Ming Dynasty (1499) by Magistrate Liu Tai. The revised "Xunxian County Annals" by Zhang Kentang records: …
Liangqiu was an ancient place name during the Spring and Autumn period, with its ruins located on the southern bank of the Anji River, 15 kilometers northeast of present-day Chengwu County. In 666 BC, the State of Chu...