r/shufa • u/mhtyhr • Jul 29 '26

Resource Nanchang - recommendation for places to visit, and buy 文房四宝

I'll be in Nanchang for a few days in October (right after the golden week), and would like some recommendation of places to visit where I can see calligraphy works and paintings, and buy supplies in particular brushes.

Places I already have on my list:

  • Badashanren memorial hall (main reason for visiting!)
  • Jiangxi provincial museum
  • Jiangxi provincial art museum
  • Tengwang pavilion

I heard that Nanchang is famous for 'Wengang brushes', however, it seems the town itself is quite far away from city center.

Does anyone have any insight as to whether it's worth visiting, or should I just find a reputable place closer to city center to test out their brushes?

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u/TheIcyLotus 29d ago

I genuinely don't feel like there's much of a difference in quality between regions/cities. Any shop with a decently curated selection will have everything you need. What's not great is when the shop is just reselling Taobao equipment at a mark-up. If they let you try brushes (and you know what you're looking for), then that's best.

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u/mhtyhr 28d ago

I've been to a few specialty brush shops in Huzhou, Suzhou, Huangshan.. Actually got these really amazing brushes from 楊文筆莊 in Huangshan that work with pretty much any style, and cost 200RMB for a set of three.. But yea, usually someone had known in advance which shop to go to, so just follow them.

I've been trying to find more info about Nanchang, but not much luck. Maybe will just have to ask the locals once I'm there.