Qiushui Square is located on the west bank of the Ganjiang River in Honggutan New District, Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province. It is on the must-visit list for visitors and is a modern urban square integrating leisure, entertainment and sightseeing. It is named for the autumn water scene adjacent to the Ganjiang River, and has become a landmark cultural landmark of Nanchang City and even Jiangxi Province due to the largest musical fountain group in Asia and the unique riverside landscape.The core charm of Qiushui Square lies in its breathtaking group of musical fountains. The 10,000-square-meter square features the largest musical fountain in Asia, with its main spray reaching a height of 128 meters, equivalent to a 40-story building. Every nightfall, as the melodies of famous domestic and foreign pieces such as "Butterfly Lovers"(《梁祝》) and "The Blue Danube"(《蓝色的多瑙河》) play, thousands of nozzles precisely cooperate with the lighting effects to present spectacular scenes. The water column sometimes shoots straight into the clouds like a sharp sword, and sometimes gently falls like petals. Under the interweaving of laser(激光) and light, it seems like a visual feast that transcends time and space. Every Friday, Saturday and holiday evening, the fountain show attracts tens of thousands of tourists to appreciate, becoming the most lively check-in spot in Nanchang.
The charm of Qiushui Square is not limited to its fountains. The square is built along the Ganjiang River. An 80-meter-long riverside walkway connects three major theme areas, including Ganjiang Scenic Belt, Cultural Corridor and Children's Playground. Walking here, we can overlook the upturned eaves and interlocking brackets of the Tengwang Pavilion on the opposite bank of Ganjiang River. We can also stop in front of the Cultural Relief Wall(文化浮雕墙) and learn about the thousand-year changes of Nanchang from the Ancient Prefecture of Yuzhang(玉章故郡) to a modern heroic city through the bronze reliefs. The Viewing the River Platform on the east side of the square is a paradise for photography enthusiasts. When the sun sets in the west, the surface of the Ganjiang River sparkles with ripples, complementing the city skyline and forming a charming urban picture.
As the urban living room of Nanchang, Qiushui Square carries rich cultural functions. The Gan Culture Corridor in the center of the square showcases Jiangxi's intangible cultural heritage in the forms of sculptures and murals, such as Jingdezhen ceramics, Wuyuan Huizhou-style architecture, and Gannan tea-picking Opera. The International Sister City Sculpture Garden has gathered gift sculptures from 20 cities in 12 countries, serving as a microcosm of cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries. In addition, the square regularly hosts large-scale events such as the Ganjiang Light Show and the Nanchang International Marathon, perfectly integrating tradition with modernity, local with international, highlighting the open and inclusive urban character of Nanchang.
Qiushui Square is a place suitable for all seasons. The fountain show is most popular in summer, and in winter, we can enjoy the unique rime ice scenery along the Ganjiang River. It takes only 10 minutes on foot to reach the Nanchang Star Ferris Wheel and 10 minutes by boat to get to Tengwang Pavilion Scenic Area. It is recommended to climb the square viewing platform in the evening, first enjoy the afterglow of the setting sun, then watch the fountain light show, and finally take a night cruise on the Ganjiang River. Seeing is believing and visiting is a great way to learn and explore.
