Man how Nanchang has changed, from being backward (ofcos that was to be expected in the 80s for most part of China) to a third tier. Now Central and Western parts too will need more rapid development. Must be nostalgic looking back at these photos.
Old town of Nanchang (on the side of Tengwang Pavilion) has preserved many ancient buildings and 1950s-1980s historic buildings, plazas, halls, etc.
The new district on the other side of the river was almost invisible when I was there a couple of years ago...
I was standing on the Pavilion, nothing there!
Urbanisation is great.
Without economic growth and urbanisation, we won't have money to preserve our ancient cultural sites.
Tengwang Pavilion when I visited there was in bad shape.
Look at what it is like today!
Bayi Square
is pretty much the same....
You can see the 1960-1980s style buildings around the square....
Those are memories that will be preserved as one integral part of Nanchang's urban landscape.
Bayi Square (
Chinese: 八一广场;
pinyin:
Bāyī Guǎngchǎng; literally: "Aug. 1st Square") in
Nanchang,
Jiangxi, China was built from August 1, 1977 to January 8, 1979, in memory of
Nanchang Uprising (aka. August 1, 1927 Uprising).
The size of this square is 78,000 m2 now after a reconstruction taking place beginning in 2002.
[1] Since the day it was finished, it has always been the
second largest square in China, after
Tiananmen Square in Beijing.[
citation needed] Ever since it was constructed, this square became a main site for most big-scale ceremonies and marches. To ordinary residents, due to the extremely hot and humid climate in Nanchang, the square was a popular place for outdoor lounging during summer nights until recent years when more and more families are able to afford air conditioning. A music fountain, which was built in the south of the square has become a favourite destination for people, especially in summer nights.
