The site of the 1363 Battle of Poyang Lake is commemorated near the eastern shore of the lake, with a memorial marking one of the decisive military engagements in Chinese history. The battle determined which of the major rebel factions vying for control of a crumbling Mongol dynasty would ultimately succeed — and by extension, shaped the course of Chinese history for the next three centuries.
The memorial includes exhibits (mostly in Chinese) covering the battle with maps, model ships, and historical artifacts. The lakeside setting helps convey the geographic context of an engagement fought across open water. The site is more interesting for its historical weight than for any dramatic physical presence, and is best combined with the birdwatching itinerary on the western shore rather than visited as a standalone trip.