Things to do in Gao'an

Excellent museum tour! Professor Deng Wei's explanations were insightful and easy to understand, vivid and engaging. His descriptions of history, culture, and artifacts were very accurate and detailed, demonstrating his in-depth research and profound insights! Thank you so much! Moreover, Professor Deng is a very approachable and incredibly eloquent gentleman!

There were no assigned seats, so you could sit anywhere. We spent most of our time on the third deck enjoying the view and taking photos. Although it was very hot outside, there was a breeze on both sides of the deck, so it wasn't too bad. There were karaoke machines and vendors selling snacks and drinks on both the second and third decks. The air conditioning on the second deck was very strong. We arrived at the pier half an hour early, and there was already a queue.

Gao'an Yuan Blue and White Porcelain Museum is the only thematic museum named after Yuan blue and white porcelain in China and abroad so far. Blue and white porcelain originated in the Tang and Song dynasties and flourished in the Yuan and Ming dynasties, especially Yuan blue and white porcelain. Yuan blue and white porcelain changed the implicit and restrained style of traditional porcelain, and pushed the blue and white painting art to the peak with its grand and simple style, establishing the prosperity and longevity of blue and white porcelain in later generations. However, there are very few Yuan blue and white porcelains in existence, with only more than 300 pieces in the world, and a considerable part of them are stored overseas. There are about 120 pieces collected in China, of which nearly one-tenth are collected in Gao'an Yuan Blue and White Porcelain Museum. The number of Yuan blue and white porcelains in the collection ranks first in China and third in the world. Gao'an Yuan Dynasty Cellar Porcelain Exhibition Source/Gao'an Museum These Yuan blue and white porcelains originated from a cellar discovery in Gao'an in 1980. In this cellar, the cultural relics cleared by archaeologists filled 6 baskets, totaling 239 pieces of porcelain. The most amazing thing is that there are 19 pieces of Yuan Dynasty blue and white porcelain: 9 high-footed cups, 1 cloud dragon pattern covered jar, 2 cloud dragon pattern lotus leaf covered jars, 4 cloud dragon pattern covered plum bottles, 2 peony vines and 1 banana leaf pattern flower vase. Such precious and rare Yuan blue and white porcelain is definitely worth our careful appreciation in the museum.

Since we couldn't book through the official website, we chose this option. Entry was smooth, and the guide even led us into a classroom for a brief explanation before the tour. The explanation was very detailed and thorough. Even with many people inside, the guide repeatedly checked the number of people and led the group. Overall, they were very dedicated and responsible, and we learned a lot from the guide – definitely worth the visit.

There's no excessive commercialization, and the bamboo raft boatmen are quite interesting and don't charge extra. A special shout-out to the "One Line Sky"! Having climbed countless "One Line Skys" across the country, only this one is truly authentic!! A place where you can calmly focus on the scenery, a truly peaceful and beautiful landscape.

The exhibited artifacts were quite good; I've also been to joint exhibitions organized by museums like the Hunan Provincial Museum. The Kremlin artifacts here are well-prepared and thoughtfully designed. However, the souvenir and merchandise section was rather boring. I was thinking of buying a pendant or something, but that saved me some money.

The scenic area is filled with the fragrance of osmanthus blossoms. From the top, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Yangtze River Bridge and the Yellow Crane Tower. At the very top, watching the ships on the Yangtze and the cars and trains on the bridge, with the breeze blowing, is very pleasant, and it's not too crowded. The scenic area isn't large; a leisurely hour is about right to appreciate the scenery. Qingchuan Pavilion and Guishan Scenic Area are directly connected by the Iron Gate Pass, which leads to the West Gate of Guishan. Climbing the mountain and enjoying the breeze and osmanthus fragrance is a wonderful experience.

We arrived at Sea World before 1pm, and then we were busy watching all kinds of performances. It was already 4pm, and I just felt a little relaxed. We saw the animal interaction time at 4:10pm, and then we petted snakes, hugged lizards, and touched bunnies. Then we went to see the dolphin and seal show. After the show, we were given tickets for the Dream Back to Hongzhou show. Pizza Hut is right next to the escalator at the Sea World exit. We entered the park for free and played a free ride in the Colorful World. The Dream Back to Hongzhou show far exceeded our expectations and was wonderful. It was a very fulfilling day.

During the National Day holiday, the crowds were immense. Our tour guide, Xiao Xiang, led us along the way, providing lively and engaging explanations that saved us from taking unnecessary detours and greatly improved efficiency. He also clearly outlined the key locations.

The Nanchang Uprising Memorial Hall was established in 1956 and officially opened in 1959. The museum is located in the former site of the Nanchang Uprising Headquarters and manages 5 revolutionary sites. The basic exhibition in the museum displays 509 pictures and charts of various types and 407 cultural relics. It vividly reproduces the glorious history of the Nanchang Uprising and shows the process of the people's army from small to large and from weak to strong. It is a national first-class museum and a national patriotism education demonstration base, attracting a large number of tourists to visit and learn every year.