Nanchang Changbei International Airport: where to stay, areas and…

Nanchang is split along the Gan River: on the east bank, around Bayi Square and the Prince Teng Pavilion, lies the city's historic and commercial centre; on the west bank, in Honggutan, the new business district has grown over the past fifteen years, with skyscrapers, convention centres and the Wanda Plaza. The two banks face each other across the river and are both 20-26 km from Changbei Airport, 30-40 minutes by car; unlike other Chinese airports of this size, around the Changbei terminal there are currently no hotels of a sufficient standard worth mentioning.

Bayi Square and Tengwang Pavilion (east bank)

City centre · About 20-26 km from the airport, 30-40 minutes by taxi; metro Line 1 connects the terminal directly to several stations on this bank.

Best for: Anyone who wants Nanchang's historic and commercial centre, within walking distance of the Prince Teng Pavilion.

Pros

Prince Teng Pavilion, Bayi Square and the riverside within walking distance
More metro stations nearby than in Honggutan

Cons

An older and busier area, with fewer skyscrapers and the latest-generation shopping centres
Upscale hotels are more scattered and less concentrated than in Honggutan

Recommended hotels in this area

Courtyard by Marriott Nanchang: Opened in 2022 at 249 Yangming Road, less than 100 metres from metro Line 2 and within walking distance of the Prince Teng Pavilion and the Bayi Bridge.
Crowne Plaza Nanchang Riverside by IHG: On the east bank of the Gan, right opposite the Honggutan district and a few steps from the Prince Teng Pavilion; 10 minutes on foot from metro Line 4 (Nanchang Bridge East).
Hampton by Hilton Nanchang Chaoyang Center: On the Yanjiang Avenue riverside in the Xihu district, close to Nanchang railway station; recently opened with excellent early scores.

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Honggutan (west bank)

Neighbourhood · About 24-25 km from the airport, 30-40 minutes by taxi; metro Line 1 has a station (Weidong) just steps from the area's main hotels.

Best for: Business trips and anyone who prefers skyscrapers, shopping centres and newer international chain hotels.

Pros

Views of the Prince Teng Pavilion from across the river, for the hotels closest to the riverside
Wanda Plaza and the convention centre just minutes on foot from several hotels

Cons

A planned district, less street life and fewer independent restaurants than the east bank
In the evening, outside the Wanda Plaza, the streets remain quite subdued

Recommended hotels in this area

Shangri-La Nanchang: 473 rooms on Cuilin Road, overlooking the Gan with a direct view of the Prince Teng Pavilion, 5 minutes on foot from Qiushui Square; opened in 2015 as the city's first Shangri-La.
Sheraton Nanchang Hotel: 345 rooms over 26 floors in the heart of Honggutan, along the Gan; opened in 2015.
Park Inn by Radisson Nanchang Honggutan Wanda Plaza Twin Towers: In the heart of the Wanda Plaza complex in Honggutan, 700 metres from exit 4 of Weidong metro station (Line 1); useful for anyone who wants the Wanda's restaurants and shops within walking distance.

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