Nanchang International Sport Center

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Nanchang International Sports Center
南昌国际体育中心
Nanchang International Sport Center
LocationHonggutan District, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
Coordinates 28°37′35″N115°49′01″E / 28.626278°N 115.816972°E / 28.626278; 115.816972
OwnerNanchang Municipal Government
OperatorNanchang International Sports Center Co., Ltd.
Capacity 60,000 (main stadium)
12,000 (indoor arena)
1,000 (swimming/diving hall)
Field size400m track (standard athletics field)
SurfaceNatural grass (football field), hardwood (indoor courts)
Construction
Broke groundApril 2009
OpenedJune 2011
Construction costCN¥1.4 billion
Architect China State Construction International, BOK (Australia)
Tenants
7th National City Games of China (2011)

The Nanchang International Sports Center is a multi-purpose sports complex in Honggutan District, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China. Built for the 7th National City Games (2011), it spans 21 hectares and includes a 60,000-seat stadium, an indoor arena, a natatorium, and tennis courts. Known locally as the "Water Drop Stadium" for its shimmering, droplet-shaped design, it is surrounded by 75,000 m2 of artificial lakes and 87,000 m2 of green space. [1] [2]

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Design and architecture

The stadium's design draws inspiration from water droplets, with a curved silver façade made of metal and glass. Key features include: [3]

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