As I sit down to tell you about a fascinating city with over a thousand years of history, nestled in southern China near Guangdong and Hunan provinces, I am excited to delve into its rich past and unique attractions. Ganzhou, located within Jiangxi province, may be familiar to some, but how many really know the intricacies of this ancient city? With a reputation for being the world's premier Tungsten production hub, earning it the nickname "World Tungsten," Ganzhou has earned its place on the global map. In fact, as the second largest city in Jiangxi province, locals affectionately refer to it as the Gannan region. One interesting aspect of this historic city is that it boasts a plethora of hidden gems waiting to be uncovered by curious travelers and history enthusiasts alike.
Ganzhou, is the original place of the Hakkas People Culture. The language of Hakkas is special and more complicated than Cantonese or Mandarin. The Hakka Round House is well-known in Hakka culture; these houses are cool in the summer and warm in the winter; In the past, Hakkas Round House was for preventing aggression from other people, because its walls are strong it symbolizes that people can defend all aggression together.
Speaking of Gannan food, Stewed Chicken with Three Cups Sauce will come to my mind.
It is stewed with a cup of rice wine, a cup of lard oil and a cup of soy sauce. After it is finished, the meat has strong flavor, sweet yet salty, salty but fresh. It was rated a Top 10 “Chinese Dish” traditional and classical dish in Jiangxi Province.
Steamed Fish with Rice Flour, is steamed by rice flour and fish, golden color and a little bit spicy, no fishy smell and strong pleasant smell. It was called “Four Stars are looking at the Moon” by Chairman Mao. Stir-Fried Fish and Fish Cake are also well-known Jiangxi Dish.
In Ganzhou, the Ancient City Wall is the only brick wall still remaining from the Song Dynasty that has been well preserved till today. It is free to visit there, but you can learn all the stories about Ganzhou in this City Wall. You can get to the Bajing Terrace, Floating Bridge and The Harmony Bell Tower which is the biggest mechanical clock in the world if you go straight along the City Wall.
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