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Travel through a thousand years of fireworks and encounter Nanfeng Ancient Kiln

🌿 In a quiet corner of the bustling world lies a simple and mysterious clay world—Nanfeng Ancient Kiln. It speaks silently but tells the story of kiln fires spanning a thousand years.🔥 📍Address: No. 6 Gaomiao Road, Chancheng District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province. - 🕒 Opening Hours: 08:30-17:30 (last admission at 17:00). - 🎫 Tickets: - Adult ticket: 25 RMB (some websites show 20 RMB, it is recommended to check for discounts in advance). - Student/Senior half price (12.5 RMB), children under 1.2 meters free. - 🕒 Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours (including pottery experience). 🖼 Main Attractions: - Nanfeng Kiln & Gao Kiln: Ming Dynasty dragon kilns with continuous firing for 500 years. Kiln opening ceremonies can be watched on the 1st and 15th of each lunar month and on festivals. - Lin Family Hall: Qing Dynasty Lingnan residence, now a cultural heritage exhibition area. - Big Jar Waterfall: Composed of 365 large jars, symbolizing "prosperity every day of the year." - Million Dreams Wall: The "New Great Wall of China" built from ceramic dream bricks made by visitors. - Ancient Kiln Images: Showcasing traditional pottery craftsmanship with daily wheel-throwing performances. - Doll Street: Selling various ceramic crafts, perfect for finding unique souvenirs. - Green Boat Peacock Garden: Peacock viewing area, ideal for family visits. ⭐️ Featured Experiences: - Pottery DIY: Experience wheel throwing and painting at the pottery center, costing 50-150 RMB. Finished products can be fired and mailed. - Wood-Firing Market: Open on weekends, selling handmade pottery. - Feeding Pigeons & Peacocks: Feed pigeons in the square and get close to peacocks in the garden. - Night Tours: Open Friday to Sunday (separate ticket required), featuring light shows. 🚙 Transportation Guide: - Metro: Take Foshan Metro Line 2 to "Shiwanzhan" Station, Exit D, 8-minute walk. - Bus: Lines 109, 120, 137, 178A to "Nanfeng Ancient Kiln Station." - Self-driving: Navigate to "Nanfeng Ancient Kiln Parking Lot," first hour free, subsequent hours charged. 🎉 Nearby Attractions: - Shiwanzhai Ceramics Museum: Learn about the history of ceramics. - Foshan Ancestral Temple: Representative of Lingnan culture, nearby. - Meitao Bay Cultural and Creative Park: Combines modern pottery and creative culture. 🍜 Food Recommendations: - Shiwanzhai Double Skin Milk: From the old brand "Renxin." - Blind Man Cake: A Foshan specialty snack. - Tao Yun Banquet: Creative dishes served in pottery, such as "Clay Pot Braised Pigeon." 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations: - Tao Garden Cultural Theme Hotel: Pottery-themed guesthouse. - Foshan Hilton Hotel: High-end option near the Ancestral Temple business district. Important Notes❗️❗️: - Kiln firing days (1st and 15th) may require advance reservation. - Pottery experiences are recommended on weekdays due to weekend crowds. - Some areas require walking; comfortable shoes are advised. Nanfeng Ancient Kiln combines history, culture, and interactive experiences, suitable for culture lovers, families, and photography enthusiasts. For an in-depth visit, consider a one-day tour including nearby attractions.
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