Taoyangli at the Blue Hour is Jingdezhen’s love letter to the world

> 🌆 As dusk falls, the neon lights of the century-old alleys light up one by one. The bluestone slabs reflect the signs of "Xu Ji Kiln" and "Wan Ci Pavilion." Girls in qipao push open doors into the blue-toned light and shadow, and around the corner, you encounter the 600-year-old dragon kiln ruins—this is not a film set, but a living ceramic epic: Taoyangli.

🔥 Must-See Tips
1. 🎉 Pedestrian street is now free!
🗓 Starting July 23, Zhongshan North Road pedestrian street will no longer charge an entrance fee! The Republican-era style street with red brick arched windows glows with neon at night, perfect for snapping photos with the vibe of "In the Mood for Love" 📸.
⚠️ However, core attractions like the Imperial Kiln Museum and Longzhu Pavilion still require tickets (53 RMB for adults, 26 RMB for seniors/children). Jingdezhen locals with ID enter free.

2. 🌙 Best time for night visits
⏰ The scenic area is open until 10:00 PM (last entry at 9:00 PM), and the Imperial Kiln Museum lights go off at 9:30 PM! Recommended shooting time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM—blue hour after sunset with full lighting, where red brick arcades and Longzhu Pavilion shine together.

🚶‍♂️ Secret walking route (against the crowd)
🚪 Enter from East Gate → Xu Family Kiln (the largest existing wood-fired kiln in the world!) → Longgang Alley (stunning kiln brick walls) → Imperial Kiln Museum (head straight to the top floor after lights on at 7:00 PM to shoot the arched dome) → West Wall Ruins (red walls + Longzhu Pavilion views) → Peng Family Upper Alley (deep alley night lights like a time tunnel) → Zhongshan North Road pedestrian street (free! Try fried dough sticks wrapped in glutinous rice cakes, shop for hand-painted ceramic cups)

🏨 Stay inside the kiln bricks
🛏 Recommended hotel inside the scenic area: Taoxichuan Boge Hotel
- 📍 Unbeatable location: window views of Longzhu Pavilion, 5-minute walk to Imperial Kiln Museum
- 🎨 Stunning design: mosaic ceramic art walls, blue-and-white porcelain bedding, sleep immersed in ceramic aesthetics 💤

📅 Suggested itinerary
DAY 1: 🌃 Taoyangli (night tour of core area + pedestrian street)
DAY 2: 🏺 China Ceramics Museum (see the silent Buddha) → 🌿 Sanbao Village (play with clay by day)

> ⚠️ Pitfall warnings:
- 📅 Imperial Kiln Museum closed on Mondays! Book in advance
- 🚫 Beware of “free museum entry” gimmicks: you must buy a scenic area ticket to enter
- 🖐 For pottery wheel experience, go to Ceramic Expo City (free cup making on weekends)

> 📍 Navigation: Taoyangli Imperial Kiln Scenic Area - East Gate Visitor Center
🎫 Core area ticket: 53 RMB (pedestrian street free)
⌛ Recommended duration: 3-4 hours (at least 2 hours for night tour)