Ceramic History Museum
Jingdezhen Old Street
Jingdezhen is located in the transitional area between the Huaiyu Mountains and the Poyanghu (Poyang Lake) Plain and you can see the hills and plains from the city. The area has a subtropical monsoon climate, which means the weather there is generally fine but there is sometimes heavy rain in the monsoon season. This weather ensures that Jingdezhen's natural scenery is very beautiful. In addition there are human cultural attractions such as many ancient ceramic kiln sites. Therefore, the region always attracts a good many tourists.
By Tour Bus No.1
Tour Bus No.1 starts from the People's Plaza and passes by Jingdezhen Ceramics Museum, the Longzhu Pavilion, the Imperial Kiln Site and the Ceramic History Museum.
Jingdezhen Ceramics Museum collects a lot of famous porcelain made in the ancient times. Through the exhibition, visitors can obtain a good understanding of the history of Jingdezhen's ceramics industry.
Longzhu Pavilion is located on the top of the Zhushan Mountain of Jingdezhen. It is a monument to Jingdezhen's ceramic industry. In the Ming and Qing dynasties, it was a place for making ceramics for the imperial family which means there are a lot of precious culture relics of those two dynasties on display.
The Imperial Kiln was used to produce porcelain for the imperial palace in Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. In recent years, plenty of precious porcelain has been found there. Scientists have researched them and made many great discoveries which have a great influence on the archeological world.
The Ceramic History Museum (also Jingdezhen Ancient Kiln and Folk Museum) is located in the Panlongshan (near the Cidu Road), the western suburb of Jingdezhen. It has a rich collection of over 5,000 cultural relics.
By Tour Bus “People's Plaza ←→ Fuliang Ancient County Government”
The Fuliang Ancient County Government is in the suburb of Jingdezhen. It is a well preserved ancient county government site, which was set up 1,100 years ago. In it, you can see the official robes, sedan chairs and even instruments of torture. Visiting the site of the ancient county government is really a good chance to understand the politics of ancient China.
By Tour Bus “People's Plaza ←→ Yaoli Town”
Yaoli is in Fuliang County which is 50 kilometers (30 miles) from downtown Jingdezhen. With good forest coverage, abundant animal resources, characteristic lanes, the town is well-known for its beautiful natural scenery. Additionally, it is the cradle of Jingdezhen's ceramics industry. Gaoling (Kaolin) Village located in Yaoli once provided enough raw materials for making porcelain in the ancient times. Today, Kaolin, a world famous kind of clay, is named according to its Chinese pronunciation.
By Tour Bus “People's Plaza ←→ Moon Lake Scenic Area”
The Moon Lake Scenic Area lies in Liyang Town in Changjiang District of Jingdezhen. It is 10 kilometers (6 miles) from downtown Jingdezhen. There are many hills and lots of wild birds inhabit the area. It got the name because of its moon-shape. Besides the charming scenery, it has some entertainment facilities, such as motorboats and luxury speed boats and also you can enjoy fishing there.
In addition to the above attractions, you can go to stroll on the famous Jingdezhen Old Street (Sanlumiao Gujie), which is made up of the Ming Street, Qing Street and the Old Pier. There, you will get a deep insight into the ancient Chinese ceramic culture.
Tip: You can take the city buses Nos.1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 12, 16, 18, 20, K26, K35, or K106 to the People's Plaza (Renmin Guangchang) which is also called Xiuxian Plaza.
Travelers' Voices on Jingdezhen Attractions
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Nov. 13,2009 21:26 Reply
Mr.Ali(The Bahamas) said:
Hello I'm a student at The College of The Bahamas, I'm aspiring to study at Jing De Zhen Ceramic Institute and I was wondering if anybody could please give me any sort of personal opinions, experiences and any other sort of information about the place.
Nov. 16,2009 19:47
Mr.Hamer replied:
Hello, Mr.Ali
This is a travel site. You can read this website for a brief understanding of the city:
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/jiangxi/jingdezhen/
If you want to know more, do more research. The internet povides tonnes of info, free.
Nov. 16,2009 20:39
Mr.Ali(The Bahamas) replied:
Okay, thank you very much.
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Oct. 12,2009 00:57 Reply
Mr.Gillis(USA) said:
My wife is ceramic artist and we plan to visit Jingdezhen Oct 25 & 26, 2009. We would like to see pottery studios and kilns, and meet with some local artists. We want to see more than galleries and markets. Can anyone tell me where to go and how to arrange this? We don't speak Chinese, but we may have a guide.
Oct. 12,2009 11:25
Ms.Yan(China) replied:
check out this site, they might have some information for you http://jingdezhen.localartmap.com , and you could also visit this site http://potteryworkshop.org/jingdezhen/about/ ,their studio is located at downtown studio area..you could meet some local artists. Airport to downtown is only 20 mins. I am a Student here to student ceramics..but I might not be here in town, won't been back until 25 or 26 if I do..I really don't mind to show you around. I came from Canada.
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Jul. 7,2009 23:04 Reply
Ms.Vera(Malaysia) said:
Could you give some suggestion about where to buy porcelain in Jingdezhen?
Jul. 8,2009 22:10
Ms.Evelyn(China) replied:
Jin Chang Li Ceramic Market
It’s by the side of the Peoples’ Plaza (also called Xiuxian Plaza). There are many porcelain shops in this market, which gives you a lot of choices.
Location: No.2 Zhushan Road (Middle), Jingdezhen
Bus Route: The Bus No.1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 12, 16, 18, 20, K26, K35, K106…
Ceramic World (Taoci Da Shijie)
This is truly a world of porcelain. You will find all varieties in the many stores selling porcelain here.
Location: No.7 Lianshe Road (North), Jingdezhen
Jingdezhen Porcelain Wholesale Market
This market was opened in 2001 and is a key project in Jingdezhen. There are another three wholesale markets near it dedicated to food, fruits and vegetables.
Location: No.57 Shuguang Road, Jingdezhen