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Just over ten miles southeast of Jingdezhen lies a cluster of old farmhouses and ceramic workshops, known as Sanbao International Ceramics Village. The village appears to be an ordinary, old farmyard. Inside, a clay sign inlaid with porcelain fragments and artwork awaits. A stream flows into the courtyard, its water crystal clear. Porcelain bowls and fragments lie dotted, some half-buried in the mud. Ancient wooden farm tools and local household items sit quietly nearby. Bright red Spring Festival couplets adorn the log doors. A long log pavilion and a log rice bucket double as a chair. The village is casual, simple, and unstructured, yet imbued with a natural charm.
Here, you'll experience authentic life. The houses were purchased from villagers, and the courtyard walls were built 20 years ago using the dry-rammed earth technique. The furnishings inside are still the same household utensils used by the villagers over 20 years ago. Nearly 10 artisans use the most primitive methods to produce ceramics and pottery tools. Since its official opening to the public in 2000, nearly 1,000 foreign ceramic artists have come here to create, exchange ideas, and visit, with nearly 500 residents now permanent residents. The unique, pristine atmosphere and the influx of foreigners have made Sanbao International Ceramics Village a renowned destination for ceramics.
In addition to the living quarters, there are studios and a pottery gallery, complete with traditional porcelain-making tools, wood-fired kilns, and folk artists. One pottery wall features some truly "junk": a broken-armed Guanyin, a cracked leader statue, a headless Bodhisattva, even a piece of slag cake, the bottom of a bowl, and a deformed dragon jar. This reorganized tradition has become thoroughly modern.
Sanbao Village is home to a ceramic workshop in an old farmhouse, its walls built of dry-rammed earth, and a clear stream running through the courtyard. The courtyard is littered with traces of years of labor—porcelain bowls and fragments, many half-buried in the mud.
The subtropical monsoon humid climate; Sanbao International Ceramics Village is a place that integrates ceramic art research, exchange and leisure tourism. It is also one of the windows for international exchange of Jingdezhen's ceramic culture. It is suitable for travel in all seasons.
Recommended one-day tour
Free and open to the public (mainly a place for ceramic artists to create and communicate)
10:00-17:00
Sanbao International Ceramics Village in Jingdezhen, known as the "Porcelain Capital," is a hub for ceramic production and art. It highlights Jingdezhen's over 1,700 years of porcelain history and serves as a cultural and creative center for traditional and modern ceramics.
Located in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province, the village is accessible by taxi or car from the city center. Local buses also connect to nearby stations; walking is possible within the village itself.
Typically open from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable weather for visiting outdoor areas and workshops.
Entrance is generally free, though specific exhibitions or workshops may have a small fee. Tickets for workshops can usually be booked on-site or online through the village’s official website.
Booking is recommended for workshops and special exhibitions, ideally 1–2 weeks in advance during peak seasons.
2–4 hours are sufficient for visiting workshops, exhibitions, and outdoor installations.
Guided tours in Chinese are available; English-language tours may be limited, so prior booking is recommended.
Start at the visitor center, visit the exhibition halls, explore artisan workshops, stroll through outdoor installations, and end with the shopping areas.
Special evening events or light shows may occur during festivals, but regular night visits are not typical.
Weekdays are the least crowded; weekends and public holidays attract more visitors, especially during peak tourist seasons.
Paths are mostly flat and suitable for children and elderly visitors. Some workshop areas may have limited accessibility for wheelchair users.
Cards and mobile payments are widely accepted; cash may be needed for smaller vendors or workshops.
Several cafes and restaurants offer local Jiangxi cuisine and snacks within the village and nearby streets.
Vegetarian options are available; halal options are limited and may require prior inquiry.
Jingdezhen city center offers hotels, guesthouses, and boutique accommodations within 10–15 minutes by car.
Souvenir shops sell porcelain vases, tea sets, figurines, decorative tiles, and small handcrafted ceramic items.
Taxis, rideshare services, and local buses provide easy access to Jingdezhen city center or other nearby attractions.
