Wannian is a county in the northeast of Jiangxi province, China. It is under the jurisdiction of the prefecture-level city of Shangrao. Its total area is 1140.76 km2. Its 2003 population was 361,000. Wannian County comprises 6 towns and 9 townships. The county seat and largest population center is Chényíng Town (陈营镇). The second largest population center and former county seat is Qīngyún Town (青云镇), formerly Chéngguān Town (城关镇). In addition to farming, pearl and concrete production are economically important. There is limited mining. The local dialect, Wannianese, is a dialect of the Gan Chinese language.

Administrative divisions

At present, Wannian County has 6 towns and 6 townships.

Climate

Tourist attractions

Wannian is the location of the Xianren Cave (Fairy Cave), where historically important finds have been made of ancient pottery shards and rice grains.

Transportation

Rail

Wannian is served by the Anhui–Jiangxi Railway.