Xinyu lies in the west-central region of Jiangxi Province, neighboring Yichun and Ji'an. It is about 150 kilometers (93 miles) away from the capital city of the province, Nanchang. Xinyu is the fourth largest city in Jiangxi Province, rich in mandarin oranges and grapes. Featuring a beautiful cityscape, the city is surrounded by mountains on three sides and beside a stream. There are many picturesque parks and scenic spots in the city. Among them, Fairy Lake Scenic Resort is the most charming and it is said to be the place where the legendary seven fairies come to earth. Besides the charming natural scenery, karst caves, ancient buildings, underwater ancient cities, ancient tombs, stone carvings and local folk customs also attract many tourists. Every morning and evening, you can see hundreds of birds hover over the lake. |
