I thought Jingdezhen was beautiful until I visited Yaoli

The cobblestone paths are like unfired pottery;
When raindrops fall, they take on the texture of porcelain.

At the old tea pavilion, clay teapots brew last year's rainwater,
The merchants who "went to Fuyang to buy tea last month"
Have already become cracks in the county chronicles.

The pottery bowls on the drying racks remain empty,
Waiting for clouds, for rain, for the glaze to flow—
All perfection is accidental,
All cracks are beginnings.

Dusk in Yaoli moves slowly,
So slow that even a golden-repaired crack
Can grow into new landscapes.

📖 Yaoli Ancient Town Guide
📍 Location: Fuyang County, Jingdezhen. Formerly known as "Yaoli" (Kiln Village), named after its ceramic kilns. Light commercialization with well-preserved Ming and Qing Jiangxi-style architecture.

🎫 Tickets: The ancient town is free; some ancestral halls/residences require tickets (package options available).

🎯 Visit Recommendations:
✅ 1 day is enough, beautiful in both sunny and rainy weather
✅ Early morning/dusk are most photogenic, full of local atmosphere

🚗 Transportation:
Self-driving: Navigate to "Yaoli Ancient Town" 🚙
Public transit: Take bus from Jingdezhen West Bus Station (¥10/person), last return bus at 15:30 🚌

🗺 Recommended Route:
1. Porcelain Palace (¥25): A 90-year-old grandmother's porcelain kingdom
2. Hanxi Village: Thousand acres of tea plantations
3. Dongbu Village: Ancient bridges and flowing water bench bridge
4. Yaoli Ancient Town: Natural strolling, experience slow living

🏠 Accommodation: Fu Residence
Choose inns converted from Ming and Qing old houses, with windows overlooking the ancient town. Each window frames a different view. Recommended to wear qipao/Hanfu for photos - time slows down in these pictures 📸.

🍱 Food: Yaohe mountain cuisine, authentic flavors with generous portions.

💡 Tips:
Bring mosquito repellent, umbrella during rainy season ☔
Try local bitter oak tofu and alkaline rice cakes 🥘