"Let's go to Jingdezhen! Hand-make clay, hunt for unique items, live inside porcelain... It's so addictive

The name 'China' spread to the world from here. This is not an ordinary city; it is a millennium-old legend written with earth and fire! Jingdezhen, a place whose name itself carries a sense of 'high class,' but its charm goes far beyond the blue and white porcelain in museums. (1) Reference Ticket Prices for Core Attractions (may fluctuate between peak and off-peak seasons, official confirmation before travel is recommended) 1. Ancient Kiln Folk Custom Exhibition Area: Ticket: Adult ticket about 95 RMB (may rise to around 110 RMB in peak season) Includes: Exhibition areas of ancient kilns from various dynasties, ceramic folk custom exhibition area, one-day ceramic art leisure area, etc. Additional fees for experience projects: Throwing/painting experience about 50-80 RMB per item (finished product firing charged separately, about 30-50 RMB per piece, waiting or mailing required). 2. Imperial Kiln National Archaeological Site Park: Ticket: Adult ticket about 60 RMB (includes core site area, permanent museum exhibitions, etc.) Longzhu Pavilion/Nanlu site may be included or require separate reservation/purchase, please pay attention to official information. Popular photo spots: Arch ruins, museum building itself (great for photos). 3. China Ceramics Museum: Ticket: Free! (Reservation required with ID) A must-visit! Systematically understand the development history of Chinese ceramics, with an extremely rich and exquisite collection. 4. Taoxichuan Cultural and Creative Street: The street itself: Free! (Open anytime) Internal art galleries/special exhibitions: May require separate tickets (prices vary by exhibition). Core attractions: Architecture, night scenes, shops, weekend creative markets (free to visit). 5. Sanbao International Ceramic Valley: Core area: Free! (Stroll, view studio exteriors, photograph ceramic walls, etc.) Some private art galleries/art spaces/in-depth experience workshops: May require tickets or minimum consumption (such as Sanbao Peng Art Colony, tickets about 20-50 RMB). 6. Yaoli Ancient Town: Core ancient town area: Free! (Stroll old streets, enjoy natural scenery) Some small scenic spots combined ticket: About 150 RMB (includes Cheng Family Ancestral Hall, Shigang Scenic View, Chen Yi Former Residence, Ceramic Tea Ancient Town Tour Area, Raonan Ceramic Theme Park, Wanghu Ecological Tour Area, etc., large area with selective visits). (2) Itinerary Planning (3 days 2 nights essence version) 📅 Day 1: Traverse the Imperial Kiln · Touch History + Cultural and Creative Nightlife Morning: Arrive in Jingdezhen, check into hotel (recommended to choose city center or near Taoxichuan). Head to Imperial Kiln National Archaeological Site Park (about 2.5-3 hours). Focus on the core site area, Longzhu Pavilion, museum building and internal exhibitions (especially unearthed restored porcelain), feel the brilliance and rigor of royal porcelain making. Photo and check-in hotspot! Afternoon: Walk or take a taxi to China Ceramics Museum (about 2-2.5 hours). Systematically understand the history of Chinese ceramics, especially Jingdezhen’s part, laying a good knowledge foundation for the following itinerary. Free and a must-visit! Evening: Immersive experience at Taoxichuan Cultural and Creative Street. Dinner can be had inside Taoxichuan (various options). Focus on the weekend creative market (most lively on Friday/Saturday/Sunday evenings), hunt for goods, see creativity, feel youthful energy. Enjoy the red brick factory buildings under the lights, the night scene is very beautiful. 📅 Day 2: Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritance · Hands-on Creation + Secluded Ceramic Source Morning: Head to Ancient Kiln Folk Custom Exhibition Area (recommend reserving at least 4 hours including experience time). Visit ancient kilns from various dynasties (Qing Dynasty Town Kiln, Ming Dynasty Gourd Kiln, etc.), understand characteristics of different kilns. Watch intangible cultural heritage inheritors demonstrate throwing, trimming, painting, glazing, and other processes live in the ceramic folk custom exhibition area, feel the charm of traditional craftsmanship. (Core popular experience!) Strongly recommend participating: choose throwing or painting blue and white (painting blue and white is relatively easier to achieve good results), personally make a piece of your own porcelain (firing requires extra fee and waiting time). Afternoon: Head to Sanbao International Ceramic Valley (about 2-3 hours). Escape the hustle and bustle, feel the combination of nature and art. Stroll along the stream, check in at ceramic zebra crossing inlaid with ceramic tiles, ceramic art walls, etc. Visit interested artist studios (some open to public or require reservation). Enjoy lunch/afternoon tea at the beautiful environment of Secluded Ceramic Source Restaurant or Yixi Restaurant. Optionally visit Sanbao Peng Art Colony (ticket required), see small art exhibitions. Evening: Return to city, try local specialties (such as cold noodles, alkaline rice cakes, dumpling cakes, bitter locust tofu, etc.) or choose other areas based on interest. 📅 Day 3: Porcelain Source Exploration · Ancient Town Charm (or Deep Cultural and Creative / Shopping) Option A (Nature and Culture Enthusiasts): Full-day tour of Yaoli Ancient Town All day: Charter a car or join a local day tour to Yaoli Ancient Town (about 1 hour drive + 4-5 hours touring). Experience the tranquility of "Source of Porcelain, Land of Tea, Sea of Forest." Stroll Qing Commercial Street to see Hui-style ancient architecture. Visit Raonan Ceramic Theme Park, learn about ancient porcelain raw material processing (water mills, washing pools, etc.). Enjoy Wanghu natural scenery (Nanshan Waterfall Group, primeval forest). Note: Yaoli covers a large area, buying combined tickets requires reasonable time and energy planning, or selective visits. Return to Jingdezhen city in the late afternoon, prepare for departure. Option B (Deep Cultural and Creative / Shopping Enthusiasts): In-depth city tour + treasure hunting Morning: Visit Sculpture Porcelain Factory (location of Lotte Market - note: Lotte Market only open Saturday mornings!). This place has a more down-to-earth atmosphere, studios and shops abound, Saturday morning Lotte Market is a great place to find design-oriented, young creators’ works (ticket or reservation required, check in advance). Or go to International Trade Ceramic Market / China Ceramic City Experience the atmosphere of large ceramic wholesale and retail markets, choose more popular and wide price range porcelain (bargaining needed). Afternoon: Fill in any gaps: if any place was not fully explored before (such as a certain art gallery in Taoxichuan, or a space in Sanbao), visit again. Buy souvenirs, pack and mail porcelain. Prepare for departure. (3) Practical Tips Best time: Spring and autumn (April-May, September-November) with pleasant climate. Avoid hot summer and cold damp winter (though winter has fewer tourists). Weekends are the liveliest for markets (Taoxichuan, Lotte). Transportation: Within city: Attractions are relatively concentrated (except Yaoli and deep Sanbao), taxis are convenient and inexpensive. Ride-hailing apps also available. Some areas (like Taoxichuan to Imperial Kiln) are walkable. To Yaoli / deep Sanbao: Recommended to charter a car (convenient and flexible, about 300-500 RMB per day) or join a day tour. Public buses are infrequent and time-consuming. Accommodation: Convenient choice: Around Taoxichuan (many design hotels and B&Bs, beautiful night views, easy market access).