
Jiujiang (Chinese: 九江; pinyin: jiǔjiāng): Jiujiang, located on the southern shores of the Yangtze River in northwest Jiangxi Province, is the second largest city in Jiangxi province. It borders the Yangtze River to the north, Poyang Lake to the east and picturesque Mt. Lushan to the south. "Jiujiang" literally means "nine rivers". With a history of over 2,000 years, Jiujiang is an attractive city boasting of grand mountains and numerous waterways. The ancient port of Jiujiang was used for shipping rice and tea and, during the Ming dynasty, porcelain from Jingdezhen. Because it is sultry and rainy in summer and cold in winter, the best time to visit Jiujiang is in late spring and autumn. However, the situation is different in Mt. Lushan, which has four distinct seasons.