Jingdenzhen craftsman makes pottery

Located in the Panlongshan in the western suburb of Jingdezhen City, the Ceramic History Museum , Now Jingdezhen Ceramic Folk-Custom Museum is a professional ceramic museum covering an area of about 83 hectares (approx.205 acres), and was built in 1980. Now it is principle part of the Jingdezhen Ancient Kiln and Folk-Custom Expo Area.

The museum has a rich collection of over 5,000 articles. The items on display include ceramics from past dynasties, historical information about ceramics, precious collections of paintings and calligraphies, among which many are of excellent quality.

In addition to the wide variety of articles in the exhibition, the beautiful antique architecture of the museum attracts tourists too. The antique architecture is in two parts: Ming Garden and Qing Garden. The 'Wangbo Residence' in Ming Garden is a house in the typical Hui style. The two most representative buildings in Qing Garden are the 'Yuhuantang', a memorial temple in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and the 'Dafu Residence', meaning a residence for scholars in the Qing Dynasty. The two gardens are composed of ancient kiln-workshops, ancient kilns, and ancient structures that were originally scattered throughout Jingdezhen City but have now been collected here by the government.

Near the Qing Garden are a group of kiln-workshops in which the ceramics are manufactured. Tourists can not only watch the manufacturing process and appreciate the elaborate techniques, but also experience the process themselves. Visitors can buy any beautiful ceramic works they like.

October is the best month to visit, for the annual 'Jingdezhen National Ceramic Festival' begins on October 12th and lasts for one month.

Admission Fee:	CNY 50 including the old kiln and ceramic workshop
Opening Hours:	08:00-17:00
Bus Route:	Take bus 1, 103 to Fengshushan Station. Then walk 10 minutes to the entrance.

 Jingdezhen Ceramics Photos