Why Ganzhou
Ganzhou is a prefecture-level city located in the southern region of Jiangxi Province, China, bordering the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, and Hunan. Centered around its administrative seat in Zhanggong District, the region is widely recognized as both the Orange Capital of the World and the Tungsten Capital of the World.
The city encompasses a vast area of 39,400 square kilometers across the upper reaches of the Gan River basin, where several major tributaries join. The surrounding landscape is largely natural terrain, with over 83 percent covered by mountains and more than 70 percent forested. Ganzhou experiences a humid subtropical climate characterized by long, hot, and humid summers alongside cooler, drier winters. Rainfall is especially heavy from spring through early summer, followed by sunnier weather in late summer and dry autumn months.
Human settlement along the local river basin spans millennia, with an official county established under Emperor Gaozu of Han in 201 CE. The area underwent administrative restructurings across successive eras, including the Sui, Song, Yuan, and Qing dynasties. During the early 20th century, the region played a prominent role in modern Chinese history, serving as the founding site of the Chinese Soviet Republic in Ruijin in 1931 and later undergoing political and social reforms known as the Gannan New Deal. Today, Ganzhou is home to a multi-ethnic population consisting primarily of Han Chinese alongside She, Hui, Manchu, and other groups.
Visitors to Ganzhou can explore numerous historical and cultural sites. Within Zhanggong District, preserved landmarks include city walls dating to the Song Dynasty, ancient temples, Yugu Pavilion, Bajing Pavilion, and Zao'er Alley. Crossing the local waters is Dongjin Bridge, a 400-meter pontoon bridge constructed from wooden planks rested upon roughly 100 boats linked by iron chains. The city center also features the Harmony Clock Tower, manufactured by UK-based Smith of Derby Group and recognized as the largest mechanical clock in the world.
Across the broader prefecture, notable natural and architectural attractions draw regional interest. Scenic highlights include Mount Jiulian in Longnan County, Cuiwei Peak in Ningdu County, and Mei Pass in Dayu County. The region is also famous for traditional Hakka architectural structures, such as the fortified residential compounds of Guanxi Xinwei, Yanji Wei, Longguang Wei, and Dongsheng Wei.
Ganzhou is connected by various transport networks, including national highways, expressways, the Beijing-Jiulong Railway, and high-speed rail lines connecting to cities like Shenzhen. Air travel is provided by Ganzhou Huangjin Airport in Nankang District, offering flights to major domestic destinations including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen.
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