新干县

Xingan County is located in the northern part of Ji'an City, Jiangxi Province, in the middle reaches of the Gan River, between 115°15′-115°44′E and 27°30′-27°58′N. It covers an area of 1,248.29 square kilometers and has a permanent population of about 300,000. Known historically as 'Xingan' (新淦), it was established as a county in the 26th year of Qin Shi Huang (221 BC), with a history of over 2,200 years, making it one of the 18 ancient counties of Jiangxi. As the 'Bronze Kingdom of Jiangnan,' the Dayangzhou Shang Dynasty tomb unearthed 475 bronze artifacts, including national treasure-level relics such as the 'Tiger with Bird on Tail' and the 'Double-faced Divine Human Bronze Head,' rewriting the history of Jiangnan civilization. Xingan is also a base for the luggage and leather goods industry in China, a national commodity grain base county, and is known as the 'Hometown of Camphor Trees.' The Gan River flows through the county, forming a 'one river, two banks' urban layout, with excellent ecology and a forest coverage rate of over 60%.

I. Core Attractions 1. Dayangzhou Shang Dynasty Bronze Museum (Dayangzhou Town): 20 km from the county seat, showcasing Shang Dynasty bronzes unearthed in 1989, including the 'Tiger with Bird on Tail' (National First-Class Cultural Relic) and the 'Double-faced Divine Human Bronze Head.' Admission: 60 yuan. Opening hours: 8:30-17:00 (closed on Mondays). Built on the archaeological site, visitors can watch simulated excavation scenes. 2. Niutou City Site (Dayangzhou Town): A Shang-Zhou period city site, 3 km from the museum, free admission. Remains of city walls and moats are preserved, making it one of the best-preserved Shang Dynasty city sites in Jiangnan. 3. Juzhou Island (Jiebu Town): An alluvial island in the middle reaches of the Gan River, covering about 4.5 square kilometers, known as the 'First Island of the Thousand-li Gan River.' The island has thousands of acres of citrus and bayberry trees, offering fruit picking, fishing, and farmhouse fun. Take a 30-minute boat from the county seat; round-trip ticket: 20 yuan. 4. Lishan Scenic Area (Taoxi Township): The highest peak in Xingan at 1,169 meters, with dense forests, waterfalls, and an ancient temple (Lishan Temple). Free admission; hiking takes about 3 hours. 5. Wacheng Site (Lijiang Town): A Warring States to Han Dynasty site with numerous pottery shards and bronze artifacts, suitable for archaeology enthusiasts. Free admission.

II. Local Cuisine 1. Xingan Lei Cha (pounded tea): Made from tea leaves, sesame, peanuts, ginger, etc., refreshing and cooling. Available at 'Laozihao Lei Cha Shop' (opposite Jinchuan Square), about 15 yuan per person. 2. Xingan Dahongpao Oranges: A national geographical indication product, thin-skinned and sweet, ripe from October to November. Can be picked on Juzhou Island, about 5 yuan per jin (0.5 kg). 3. Gan River Fresh Fish: Recommended 'Gan River Fish Village' (Binjiang Road), specializing in steamed topmouth culter and braised mandarin fish, about 80 yuan per person. 4. Xingan Rice Noodles: Made from late rice, smooth and chewy, a breakfast staple. 'Liu Ji Rice Noodle Shop' (Zhongshan Road) serves with minced meat and chili, 10 yuan per bowl.

III. Transportation Guide 1. External Transportation: Beijing-Kowloon Railway has Xingan Station (northern suburb), 1.5 hours from Nanchang Station; Nanchang-Ganzhou High-Speed Railway has Xingandong Station (south of the city), 40 minutes from Nanchang West Station. Self-drive via Daguang Expressway (Xingan exit), 150 km from Nanchang, about 2 hours. 2. Internal Transportation: 6 bus routes within the county, fare 2 yuan; taxi starting fare 5 yuan. To Dayangzhou Town, take Bus 101 (from county bus station, every 30 minutes, fare 8 yuan, 40-minute ride).

IV. Recommended Itineraries One-day tour: Morning: Dayangzhou Shang Dynasty Bronze Museum → Niutou City Site; Afternoon: Juzhou Island for fruit picking; Dinner: Gan River fresh fish. Two-day tour: Day 1 same as above; Day 2: Morning hike Lishan, afternoon visit Wacheng Site and Jinchuan Square (shopping for luggage specialties).