The earliest pottery artifacts discovered in China were at the Xianrendong Site, and Shangrao found to be one of the birthplaces of paddy horticulture in the world. Shangrao belonged to Wu and Yue states during the Spring and Autumn Period (770BC-476BC). Poyang Shire was founded in this area over 1,700 years ago during the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220). Hills and low to medium high mountains are the main features of Shangrao's landform. It is separated by Mt. Wuyi from Fujian Province in the south. In addition, it has Huaiyushan Mountains in the central region and offshoots of Mt. Huangshan in north boundary area with Anhui Province. There are rivers crisscrossing to the west of Shangrao with a scattering of many lakes. With a humid subtropical monsoon climate, the city has ample rainfall and sunshine. Spring and autumn seasons are shorter with longer winters and summers. The weather in Shangrao is moderate and its average annual temperature is about 16.7-18.2C (62.1-64.8F). June to October is the most favorable season in which to visit Shangrao.    City Area Location    Next City ⇨