If only I had this guide before going to Jingdezhen!!

Want to unlock the charm of the Porcelain Capital? Experience the beauty of traditional ceramics with this three-day, two-night Jingdezhen itinerary—keep it handy! 🛏️ Accommodation Recommendations Near Taoxichuan/People's Square in the city center Recommended: Taoyi Wangnan Hotel, very close to Taoxichuan and Taoyang New Village, convenient for travel. 🍜 Food Guide Fried dough sticks wrapped with glutinous rice cake - Fuzhou Nongkou Fried Dough Stall: classic sesame flavor, crispy fried dough sticks + soft glutinous rice cake (arrive early for breakfast!). Century egg and meat pie soup - recommended for its savory and fresh taste, perfect to awaken your taste buds for the day. Be cautious with beef bone rice noodles for breakfast; locals rarely eat it!! Main Meal Recommendations (The overall flavor tends to be salty and spicy; if you’re not used to strong flavors, be cautious!!!) Home-cooked meals: Certified by locals! Must-try spicy stir-fried pork and milk tea with ice jelly, about 50 RMB per person. Shiwai Taoyuan (Sanbao Village): A restaurant converted from an old house, featuring ceramic clay stewed chicken and bitter bean curd; mountain view window seats require reservation. 📅 Three-Day Itinerary Day 1: Hangzhou → Jingdezhen, focus on old town culture Morning: Depart from Hangzhou via Hangrui Expressway, stop at Wuyuan service area for a break. Afternoon: Imperial Kiln Site Park (free, reservation required): check in at the Blue and White Porcelain Dragon Pearl Pavilion and the red brick arched Imperial Kiln Museum. Taoyangli Historic District: browse handmade shops and hunt for tea utensils. Evening: Check in at Taoxichuan Hotel, visit the weekend night market (16:00-22:00), with hundreds of stalls selling handmade ceramics. Day 2: In-depth ceramic art experience Morning: China Ceramics Museum (opens at 9:00): book in advance! Focus on the 6th floor’s “Silent Buddha” and Yuan Dynasty blue and white porcelain. Afternoon: Drive to Sanbao Village (10 km), rent an electric scooter to explore the village. Visit Sanbao Peng Art Colony and mountain studios, try pottery wheel throwing (Yan Yu Kiln and others, about 150 RMB/2 hours). Day 3: Market treasure hunting + return trip Morning: Sculpture Porcelain Factory Letian Market** (Saturdays only, 9:00-12:00): a hub for original designer ceramics. (Adjust timing based on museum visits) Afternoon: Depart for Hangzhou before 14:00, optionally take Hangchang Expressway to avoid mountain roads. ⚠️ Tips Reservations: - Imperial Kiln Museum and Ceramics Museum require WeChat reservations (closed on Mondays). - Popular restaurants (like Home-cooked Meals) may stop issuing numbers after 7 PM. Self-driving check: Mountain roads are common; check tire pressure and brake pads before departure; bring rain gear (summer often has sudden showers). Ceramics shopping guide: - Letian Market (Saturday morning) → works by young designers, higher prices but unique. - Taoxichuan Night Market → mid-range practical items, can bargain 10%-20%. With this guide, you can experience millennia-old kiln craftsmanship, enjoy beautiful landscapes, and savor authentic local flavors—three days is just right! 🚗💨