Exploring the Local Features of Industrial Heritage in the Modern and Contemporary Periods in Jiujiang City

Jiujiang City has been a historic industrial center in Jiangxi, boasting a lengthy and diverse industrial history that has progressed through various developmental stages. Its industrial evolution has become intertwined with China's overall industrial advancement. As the urban industrial structure undergoes adjustments and urban land undergoes renewal, the imperative need for preserving industrial heritage emerges. Through an exploration of the social, economic, and industrial development of Jiujiang in the modern and contemporary periods, the history, process, and local characteristics of modern and contemporary industrial development in Jiujiang were explored. The research indicated that Jiujiang's industrial heritage development predominantly revolves around industries such as shipbuilding, military manufacturing, and textiles. These industries are concentrated along the Yangtze River and major transportation routes, showcasing distinct local characteristics. Based on these local characteristics, some comprehensive strategies were proposed for demarcating the protection scope of Jiujiang industrial relics, clarifying the "local" protection and reuse strategy of Jiujiang industrial relics, and constructing a comprehensive planning framework for regional industrial and cultural tourism, which could provide a reference for the integrated preservation and reuse of Jiujiang City's industrial relics.