Qiushui Square & Musical Fountain
秋水广场
A large riverside plaza on the west bank of the Gan River, facing Tengwang Pavilion across the water. Its evening musical fountain and light show on the surrounding buildings make it one of Nanchang’s signature night attractions.
Qiushui Square is on the west bank of the Gan River in the Honggutan New Area. It takes its name from the line “Autumn waters merge with the endless sky in one hue” in the Preface to the Pavilion of Prince Teng. The square has a large group of musical fountains, among the most impressive in China, combined with lasers, water screens and music performances. When the fountains are on each evening, dozens of high-rises on both banks of the Gan River light up together in a light show that reflects the view of Tengwang Pavilion across the river. The fountains usually run one or two shows around 20:00, each lasting about 30 minutes. Showtimes change with the seasons and holidays, so check official announcements before you go. The square is free to enter, and it is a good idea to arrive half an hour early to secure a spot by the river. Nearby are the Nanchang Star Ferris Wheel and the Gan River Citizens’ Park. Get off at Qiushui Square station on Metro Line 1.
Opening hours
Square open all day; musical fountain shows around 20:00–20:30 and other sessions (check the day's announcements)
Nearby sights
- Tengwang Pavilion
- Former Headquarters of He Long (Nanchang Uprising)
- Shengli Road Pedestrian Street
- Wanshou Palace Historic Block
- Nanchang August 1st Uprising Museum
- Star of Nanchang
- Jiangxi Provincial Museum
- Youmin Temple
Places to eat nearby
- Tangwali Traditional Jiangxi Cuisine (First Block Branch)
- Huijia Chifan Authentic Nanchang Cuisine (Jiandeguan Head Branch)
- Dapinghuo Fresh & Spicy Stir-fry (Hamajie Branch)
- Longlaowu Soup Restaurant (Zhanqian West Road Branch)
- Master Li's Home Cooking
- Huangji Clay-pot Simmered Soup (Guangchang East Road Branch)