Jingdezhen 2-day tour guide
by MANUEL BARBER
Jan 29, 2024
👀 Early on Saturday morning, we went straight to our first destination, Lotte Pottery Community, which originated in Hong Kong and has gradually developed into a delicate and atmospheric market. We came here with high expectations but left slightly disappointed. Let me tell you all about it.
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Name: Lotte Pottery Community•Creative Market
Address: No. 139, Xinchang East Road, Zhushan District, Jingdezhen City, Jiangxi Province (inside the Sculpture Porcelain Factory)
Open: Every Saturday 09:00-12:00, no entry after 12:00
Ticket: 50 yuan, early bird/student ticket 25 yuan
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🌟Crowded Market
Walking through it, I felt a bit lost; there were too many people. The space was small, and there was an admission fee, giving a sense of mission that since you've managed to get a ticket, you must seriously explore the whole place. Many stalls were set up by college students, which is commendable. Buying interesting trinkets is also nice. After leaving the market, I went to a larger one next door, where many local people displayed interesting items, but it was also very crowded, more retro and down-to-earth.
🌟Photogenic Scenes
This place is more suitable for taking artistic and fresh photos, and the results are good. Some small streets and alleys, small scenes and shops are deliberately managed, and you can take good pictures just by walking a few steps. It's true that there are plenty of beautiful scenes, just a lack of eyes to discover the beauty. The atmosphere is full.
🌟Artistic Atmosphere
It's mainly about this kind of artistic and literary atmosphere. The feeling of some small fresh craft shops also gives a special experience. Drinking tea or coffee by the roadside, taking DSLR photos, choosing travel souvenirs, this is a place where artistic youths would scramble to see the world, but it's a bit disappointing when you actually go. This conflicted balance is precisely the pain of being artistic, haha, how sentimental.
👀So overall? The cost-performance ratio isn't great, you have to scramble for tickets, the place isn't big, and it's only open on Saturday mornings. Those who like to hunt for little things and enjoy artistic freshness can go for a stroll and take some photos. I'm glad I made the trip this time.
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