Situated near the northern border of Jiangxi Province, Jiujiang is the second-largest city next to Nanchang. Jiujiang in Chinese literally means 'nine rivers'. Owing to its location at the geographical intersection of Hunan, Hubei and Jiangxi Provinces, it is the north gate of Jiangxi which connects Jiangxi with cities along the Yangtze River and greatly contributes to opening up to other countries. Few areas of Jiangxi can rival with the charm and character of Jiujiang, from the famed Mt. Lushan and dramatic Poyang Lake to numerous historical buildings. Lushan is widely known for a poem by Sushi saying “The true face of Mt. Lushan is lost to my sight, for it is right in this mountain that I reside.” Since that, endless tourists visit Mt. Lushan to see what it really looks like. It is necessary to take 2 ? 3 days to enjoy this picturesque city.

With a history of over 2,000 years, this is an attractive city boasting of grand mountains and numerous waterways. Cultural relics of Buddhism, Taoism, Islam and Confucianism can be found on nearby Mt. Lushan. The mountain also features captivating rock formations, natural springs, temples and stone inscriptions. Most of its 99 peaks rise over 1,000 meters above sea level.

Poyang Lake located south of the city is China's largest freshwater lake. It is a habitat rich in aquatic plants and is home to over 100 species of migratory birds. During the winter months visitors can see spectacular flocks of birds in flight. This scene is thought by some to resemble the 'second Great Wall of China'.

There are many historical buildings in the city. Among them are Suojiang Tower, Nengren Temple built in the 6th century, and Wave Well which is nearly 2,000 years old. Gantang Lake located downtown is historically significant as well.