[Nanchangο½A long letter to the city from the banks of the Gan River]
by John TE
Sep 2, 2025
#Register tripbest July hotel sleeper
- **Where the military flag is raised**: The birthplace of the first army of the Communist Party of China
- **National Patriotic Education Base**: Great value for free history
- **Republic of China Building Complex**: Preservation of the original appearance of the former Jiangxi Grand Inn
- **New for interactive experience**: VR recreates scenes of the uprising
π Best time to visit
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**Weekday mornings** (minimum attendance at 9am)
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**Avoid Mondays** (routine closing days)
β July-August summer vacation (student groups are overwhelming)
π« Ticket information
- **Completely Free** (Ticket Exchange with ID)
- Explainer $20 (Deposit 200)
- Groups must book 3 days in advance
πΆβοΈ Must see showroom
1οΈβ£ **Former site of the Uprising General Command** (Zhou Enlai's work room)
2οΈβ£ **Weapons and Equipment Exhibition** (real guns and live ammunition)
3οΈβ£ **360 Degree Surround Screen Cinema** (8 minutes immersive experience)
4οΈβ£ **VR Experience Area** (visit the uprising scene)
πΈ Check-in spot
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Under the main building "August 1" big characters
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Giant military flag sculpture in the square
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Republican style spiral staircase
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Restored military conference room
π‘ Insider Tips
- Bring documents (no ID allowed)
- Watch the surround screen movie first (one show every half hour).
- Commemorative coin 30 dollars worth collecting
- There are no restaurants nearby
π Transportation Guide
π Subway Line 1 "Bayikan Station" Exit 5
π Get off at Bus "August 1st Uprising Memorial Hall Station"
π Taxi says "August 1st Hall" drivers know
**Cold Trivia**:
β’ The original building was the most luxurious hostel in Nanchang in 1924
β’ The uprising actually started at 2am
β’ The collection contains pistols that Jude used in those days
**attention**:
β’ Stay calm (many student groups attend classes)
β’ No smoking and no fire
β’ Backpacks to go through security
After visiting, you can go to the next door **Nanchang Wanshou Palace** to eat, red education + authentic food at once satisfied! Remember this is not an ordinary attraction, it is an important witness to China's modern history ~π¨π³
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