Only by touching the clay of Tongguan Kiln can you understand the warmth of handmade craftsmanship

✨"The joy of playing with clay at Tongguan Kiln—who can resist it!!"
This ancient town, just a 40-minute drive from downtown Changsha, hides 1,300 years of porcelain-making history. Every snapshot you take feels like a scene from ancient times!

【Must-Try Experiences】
✅ Try pottery-making yourself! For just 30 yuan, you can experience the joy of wheel-throwing.
✅ Stroll through the ancient town in Hanfu and instantly transport yourself to the Tang Dynasty.
✅ Watch the intangible cultural heritage "iron-flower" performance (summer only).
✅ Snap photos at the viral ceramic wall—super photogenic!

【Food Recommendations】
🍵 Kiln Worker Cake: A dried plum vegetable cake baked using ancient methods.
🍶 Tongguan Kiln Milk Tea: Comes in a ceramic cup you can take home.
🐟 Xiangjiang Fish Feast: So fresh it’ll blow your mind!

【Photo Tips】
📸 Juehua Pagoda at dusk is perfect for silhouette shots.
📸 Candid shots during pottery-making are full of atmosphere.
📸 Every corner of the ancient town’s streets is picture-perfect.

"Spent a day as a pottery apprentice—my master said the bowl I made... looks like a Terracotta Warrior’s helmet? 😂"

Address: Tongguan Kiln Ancient Town, Wangcheng District, Changsha
⏰ Recommended visit duration: 1 day

Post by NoraHaugen | Jun 19, 2025

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