Yixing, Jiangsu: An Underrated Travel Gem

Where to go during the May Day holiday?
Why not visit Dingshu Town in Yixing, Jiangsu
and experience a relaxing ceramic culture tour! 🍃

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Here you'll find Shushan Ancient South Street with its authentic Jiangnan flavor
The picturesque Huanglong Mountain Mine Park
And the UCCA Ceramic Art Museum designed by architect Kengo Kuma
This holiday, why not spend 1️⃣ day experiencing the charm of this thousand-year-old pottery capital 💕
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1️⃣-day tour itinerary:
Huanglong Mountain Mine Park - Tao Second Factory - Shushan Ancient South Street
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🚄Transportation: High-speed train from Hangzhou West Station to Yixing Station, then 15min taxi ride
🚗Navigation: Huanglong Mountain Mine Park, 1.5h drive from Hangzhou, parking is 🆓
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🔍Travel Guide:
✅Huanglong Mountain Mine Park
As soon as you enter the park, you'll see unique mineral veins that give a strong sense of history. The various viewing platforms in the park offer QR codes to activate smart tour features, helping you learn about the history and culture of purple clay teapot mining. You can also enjoy spectacular panoramic views.
✅Tao Second Factory
This transformed former purple clay factory is now a trendy art hub, featuring both vintage industrial red brick buildings and the UCCA Ceramic Art Museum designed by a master architect. The artistic atmosphere is 💯. At the market, selecting some exquisite ceramics to take home makes for meaningful souvenirs.
✅Ancient South Street
Located at the foot of Shushan Mountain along the Li River, this is the birthplace of Yixing purple clay. Walking along the bluestone paths feels like traveling back to the Ming and Qing dynasties, with traditional old buildings exuding historical charm everywhere. You can find a small shop in the alleyways to make your own teapot or teacup, picking up a new hands-on skill.
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🌟Travel Tips
Recommended touring time is 1️⃣ day: visit Huanglong Mountain Mine Park in the morning, explore Ancient South Street in the afternoon, and enjoy the night scenery and artistic atmosphere at Tao Second Factory in the evening.