Jiangxi, China
Jiangxi is in South China, south of the Yangtze River. Surrounded by mountains, Jiangxi is abundant in lakes and rivers. It is a main rice-producing province in China and also produces tea, timber, and bamboo. Because of its water resources, Jiangxi is an important area for fresh water fishery. The capital city of Jiangxi is Nanchang, which is also the political, economic, and cultural center of the province. Another famous city in Jinagxi is Jingdezhen, also known as the Porcelain City of China. Jiangxi Province has a long revolutionary history. On August 1, 1927, the Chinese Communist Party led the famous August 1 Nanchang Uprising. In the Jinggangshan Mountains the revolutionary red base was established and was led by Mao Zedong in 1927. The city of Ruijin was once the capital of the Central Revolutionary Base. Anyuan was where the early worker movement took place. Jiangxi also has famous tourist attractions: Mount Lushan, the Jinggangshan Mountains, Jingdezhen, and many other sites of historical significance.
Shangrao City
Emily was born near the city of Shangrao in the Northeastern part of Jiangxi province. It is about a 3 hour drive East from the capital, Nanchang.
