Jingdezhen is more than just porcelain!
by Brooks_Avery_76
May 3, 2025
πγJingdezhen Travel GuideγA Millennium of Porcelain Capital, A Journey of Craftsmanship: Let us take you to the hometown of "China"!π
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### **π Itinerary Highlights**
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Experience the millennial porcelain-making skills and feel the charm of the "Porcelain Capital"
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Check out the artistic and niche attractions and take Instagram-worthy photos
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Experience throwing and painting blue and white porcelain by hand and be a craftsman for once
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Find high-quality and affordable ceramic products and bring "art" home
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Recommended Itinerary (2β3 Days)**
**Day 1: In-depth Tour of Porcelain Art Culture**
π **China Ceramics Museum** (Free)
π Must-see: The treasure of the museum, "Yuan Blue and White Peony Pattern Meiping Vase", systematically understand the development history of ceramics.
π **Ancient Kiln Folk Custom Expo Area** (Ticket Price: CNY 85)
π Check out the ancient kilns of the Ming and Qing Dynasties and watch the intangible cultural heritage inheritors making porcelain on site. It is recommended to experience throwing (CNY 30β50).
π **Taoxichuan Art and Creative District** (Super beautiful night view!)
π There are creative markets on Fridays/Saturdays to find handmade ceramics. The red brick factory buildings + artistic lighting are perfect for taking photos!
**Day 2: Artistic Niche Experience**
π **Sculpture Porcelain Factory** (Lotte Tao Society Creative Market)
π Opens on Saturday mornings! A gathering place for young artists, small items such as cups and earrings are super cost-effective.
π **Sanbao International Ceramic Art Village** (Free, reservations are required for art studios)
π A ceramic art secret place in the mountains and rivers, art galleries, ceramic walls, streams and bamboo forests, suitable for slow walks and taking pictures.
π **Imperial Kiln Factory Site Park** (Ticket Price: CNY 53, including the Imperial Kiln Museum)
π Instagrammable arched red brick museum, the light and shadow are absolutely beautiful in the evening, and the night view is comparable to the "Jingdezhen version of Monument Valley".
**Day 3 (Optional): Surrounding Exploration**
π **Yaoli Ancient Town** (1 hr drive from the city)
π An uncommercialized ancient town with a thousand-year history, with small bridges and flowing water and blue and white porcelain elements, one of Jay Chou's "Blue and White Porcelain" inspiration places.
π **Fuliang Ancient County Government Office** (Ticket Price: CNY 40)
π Well-preserved county government office in the Qing Dynasty, check out the "Earth Lamp" art installation along the way (the rape flower fields are super beautiful in spring).
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### **π Food Recommendations**
π₯ **Must-Eat List**:
- Cold Noodles (Mixed with tangerine peel + chili, the locals' favorite breakfast!)
- Dumpling Cake (Radish/leek filling, thin skin and glutinous fragrance)
- Alkaline Noodles (Stir-fried, Jingdezhen version of "stir-fried rice noodles")
- Fried Dough Sticks Wrapped in Mochi (Sweet, salty, crispy and soft, Fuzhou Nongkou's well-known old store)
π΄ **Recommended Stores**:
- **Ouji Food Stall** (Instagrammable but the taste is online)
- **Fan's Beef Bone Noodles** (Spicy to the point of addiction!)
- **Eating at Home** (Local chain, mild taste)
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### **ποΈ Shopping Guide**
π **Affordable Shopping**: Sculpture Porcelain Factory, Pottery Street (Student-friendly, starting from tens of CNY)
π **High-End Collection**: Taoxichuan Flagship Store, Sanbao Studio (Artist handmade, from hundreds to thousands)
π‘ **Tips**: Large ceramics can be mailed, remember to bargain! (Try 50β70% off the marked price for ordinary porcelain)
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### **π Transportation Tips**
βοΈ Airport: Jingdezhen Luojia Airport (About CNY 30 by taxi to the city)
π High-Speed Rail: Jingdezhen North Station (Closer to Taoxichuan)
π City: The attractions are concentrated, and taxis are basically CNY 10β20; shared electric vehicles are convenient!
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### **πΈ Photo Spots**
1οΈβ£ Imperial Kiln Museum Hollow Brick Wall + Dragon Pearl Pavilion
2οΈβ£ Sanbao Village "Secluded Pottery Garden" Blue and White Porcelain Zebra Crossing
3οΈβ£ Taoxichuan Chimney Square Night View
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### **π‘ Travel Tips**
- Avoid the rainy season (MayβJune), and the throwing experience needs to be booked in advance (especially on weekends).
- Travel light! The ancient town's stone road + ceramic market will make your legs weak.
- Student ID/Senior Citizen ID can get discounts on tickets!
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β¨ **"Half of the history of ceramics is in Jingdezhen."** Come here, touch the temperature of the soil, and listen to the millennial kiln fire story!
π· Remember to bring your camera and curiosity, your "porcelain" trip will be wonderful! π
Post by Brooks_Avery_76 | May 3, 2025












