The ceramic culture of Jingdezhen boasts a long history that dates back to the Han Dynasty. Over thousands of years of evolution, the ceramic-making techniques here have gradually become exquisite, shaping a unique artistic style. Whether it is blue-and-white porcelain, white porcelain, or colored porcelain, the ceramic works from Jingdezhen have won worldwide praise for their exquisite craftsmanship and unique charm. The Jingdezhen Ceramic Museum is an excellent venue to understand the ceramic culture of this city. The museum showcases a vast collection of ceramic artworks and historical relics, allowing visitors to appreciate the charm and profound cultural heritage of ceramics. Moreover, Jingdezhen is also the cradle of China's helicopter industry, boasting advanced manufacturing capabilities and technological strength. The city is home to numerous renowned attractions, such as the China Ceramic Museum, Longzhu Pavilion, and Yaoli Ancient Town, which attract tourists from all corners of the world to visit and explore.
Main Attractions in Jindezhen
The China Ceramics Museum
The China Ceramics Museum
The China Ceramic Museum is the earliest established and the only professional museum dedicated to ceramic art with an extensive collection of ceramics after the founding of New China, and it is also designated as a national first-level museum. It is not only a palace of ceramic art but also an important window for displaying the ceramic culture of Jingdezhen. The museum houses approximately 20,000 masterpieces from various historical periods in Jingdezhen since the Neolithic Age, including many national treasures. The museum's architectural design is unique, incorporating rich ceramic elements. The patterns on the glass curtain walls resemble the "ice crack" texture on the surface of porcelain. The first-floor hall is shaped like the furnace chamber of a kiln. The floors are connected by long corridors, inspired by the dragon kilns used for firing ceramics in ancient times. This design is visually appealing and carries profound symbolism, reflecting the unique charm of Jingdezhen's ceramic culture.
Add: No.1 Amethyst North Road, Changjiang District, Jingdezhen City, Jiangxi Province
Ticket: Free, pre-order on the mini program
Opening time: 09:00-17:00, latest entry 16:30, closed on Monday.
Tel:0798-8253701
Recommended sightseeing time: 2 hours
The Dragon Pearl Pavilion
The Dragon Pearl Pavilion
The Dragon Pearl Pavilion is one of the iconic buildings in Jingdezhen. Its construction dates back to the Tang Dynasty, and it has been known by various names in history, including Juzhu Pavilion, Zhongli Pavilion, Chaotian Pavilion, Huancui Pavilion, and Wenchang Pavilion. It was finally renamed as the Dragon Pearl Pavilion during its reconstruction in 1925. The Dragon Pearl Pavilion is a palace-style building imitating the Ming Dynasty's double-eaved roof style. It employs a structure that appears to have four floors but has seven, with a total of six floors and a height of 34.5 meters. It covers a building area of 1,650 square meters. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Dragon Pearl Pavilion was a representative structure of the Imperial Kiln Factory and the site of the official kilns of the period. Numerous valuable cultural relics are buried underground around the pavilion. Today, the Dragon Pearl Pavilion has become one of the famous tourist attractions in Jingdezhen, attracting visitors. Its unique architectural style and rich cultural connotations make it an indispensable part of Jingdezhen.
Add: No.114 Zhongshan North Road, Zhushan District, Jingdezhen City, Jiangxi Province
Ticke: No admission charge
Opening time:
Tel: 0798-8201378
Recommended sightseeing time: 30 minutes
Jingdezhenyuyao Culture and Art Museum
The Imperial Kiln Museum
Jingdezhenyuyao Culture and Art Museum is a technological museum specializing in traditional crafts. Its predecessor was the Archaeological Materials Exhibition Hall established by the Jingdezhen Ceramic Archaeological Research Institute. After several mergers and expansions, it has become a significant component of the Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Museum. In 2016, the museum began construction on a new building and repaired ancient structures. On May 18th, 2021, the Jingdezhenyuyao Culture and Art Museum completed its reconstruction and restoration and reopened to the public. The museum boasts a rich collection, including over a thousand pieces of ceramic tribute ware from the official kilns of the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. Among them are rarities and unique treasures. These collections bear witness to the glorious history of Jingdezhen's ceramic culture and provide invaluable cultural heritage for future generations.
Add: No.187, Zhushan Middle Road, Zhushan District, Jingdezhen City
Ticket: No admission charge
Opening time: 09:00-22:00 (Latest entry time:21:30; Tickets available until:21:30)
Monday:Closed all day
Tel: 0798-8223580
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Ancient Kiln Folk Customs Museum
The Ancient Kiln Folk Customs Museum
The Ancient Kiln Folk Culture Exposition Area, covering an area of 83 hectares, is a cultural tourism scenic spot that integrates cultural exposition, ceramic experience, entertainment, and leisure. This scenic spot not only showcases the profound ceramic culture of Jingdezhen but also preserves ancient kiln sites and traditional folk activities, making it a place for people to understand and experience traditional Chinese ceramic culture. The exposition area is divided into three major areas: the Exhibition Area of Ancient Kilns of Different Dynasties, the Ceramic Folk Culture Exhibition Area, and the Creative Rest Area along Waterfront Street. In the Exhibition Area of Ancient Kilns of Different Dynasties, tourists can witness ancient porcelain workshops, the oldest porcelain production line in the world, and porcelain kilns from different historical periods, understanding the history and craftsmanship of ceramic production.
Add: Xijiao Street, Changjiang District, Jingdezhen City
Ticket: 95 yuan
Opening time：09:00 - 17:00
Tel: 400-118-1728 0798-8534444
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Bingding Wood Kiln, Jingdezhen
The Bingding Wood Klin
A Binding Wood Kiln is a kiln furnace for firing ceramics. It is a clear water concrete building with unconventional through-wall bolts fixed templates. While maintaining the traditional style of the kiln, it incorporates modern fashion elements, making the entire building dignified and modern. Inside the kiln room, the clever use of light belts creates a sense of sacredness, making people feel like they are in a mysterious and sacred space. Jingdezhen Bingding Wood-fired Kiln is a comprehensive cultural venue that integrates traditional crafts, modern design, cultural inheritance, and experience. It not only represents the highest level of Jingdezhen's ceramic culture but is also a significant carrier of traditional Chinese crafts and culture.
Add: Qiancheng Village, Xianghu Town, Fuliang County, Jingdezhen City
Ticket: 30 yuan
Opening time: 08:00- 18:00
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Porcelain Palace
The Porcelain Palace
The Porcelain Palace is covered with tens of thousands of colorful ceramic pieces, vases, and plates, creating a unique and stunning visual effect. The exterior of the Porcelain Palace is modeled after the Hakka enclosed house and consists of three floors. The first and second floors are used to display ceramic panel paintings of the “Four Great Classic Novels” of Chinese traditional culture, while the third floor exhibits ceramic panel paintings of Buddhist themes such as “Five Hundred Arhats.” This layout not only reflects the profound foundation of Chinese traditional culture but also showcases the solemnity and sanctity of Buddhist culture. The exterior walls of the Porcelain Palace are adorned with the four famous types of Jingdezhen porcelain: blue-and-white, delicate and intricate, pink-glazed, and colored glaze. Half of these porcelain pieces are embedded in the walls, while the other half are arranged into various shapes, exhibiting an innovative and bold style. Most of these porcelain pieces were fired in wood-fired kilns in the 1980s, including many fine examples. Their presence fills the entire Ceramic Palace with a sense of historical and cultural grandeur.
Add: No. 50, North Road 031, Xinping Village, Fuliang County, Jingde Town
Ticket: 25 yuan
Opening time：8:00-17:00 (Latest entry time:17:00)
Tel: 15807985535
Recommended sightseeing time: 4 hours
Yaoli Ancient Town
The Yali Ancient Town
Yaoli Ancient Town was first built in the late Western Han Dynasty and is named for being the birthplace of Jingdezhen ceramics, known as the "Source of Porcelain, Home of Tea, and Sea of Forests". In the middle of the Tang Dynasty, there were already handmade workshops producing ceramics here, and it was renamed "Yaoli" because the porcelain fired here was "white as jade". Yaoli Ancient Town integrates nature and humanity, history and folklore, and is a national key scenic spot, a national historical and cultural town, a national mine park, a national double heritage of nature and culture, a national AAAA-level scenic spot, a national forest park, and a national key cultural relic protection unit. The ancient buildings in Yaoli Ancient Town are typical Jiangxi-style architecture. On both sides of the Yaoli River, there are numerous mines, kiln sites, and workshops, with numerous water transport terminals and busy commercial activities. The Ming and Qing commercial street is one of the most prosperous commercial streets on the ancient Huizhou Road.
Add: Northeast Jiangxi Province
Ticket: 30 yuan/person (ancient town ticket); Yoli Scenic Package ticket 110 yuan/person.
Recommended sightseeing time: 3 hours
Travel Tips
· Choosing the right mode of transportation is crucial. If you are coming from far away, you can fly to Jingdezhen or nearby Nanchang and then transfer to high-speed rail or coach. In Jingdezhen city, you can choose to take public transport, taxis or shared bicycles to easily get to various attractions.
· When visiting attractions, remember to check the opening hours and ticket prices in advance. There are many scenic spots worth visiting in Jingdezhen, such as ancient Kiln Folk Custom Exposition Area, Yao Li Scenic Area, Fuliang Ancient City and so on. During the tour, you can enjoy the exquisite ceramic works of art, enjoy the natural scenery and feel the thick history and culture.
· In addition, tasting the local food is also a great pleasure of traveling. Jingdezhen has many special snacks, such as stewed chicken with porcelain mud, Leping peach cake, deep-fried sesame paste and so on. In between, try a local restaurant or food stand to give your taste buds a treat.
· In terms of accommodation, Jingdezhen has various types of hotels and homestays for you to choose from. You can choose the right place to stay according to your budget and needs. At the same time, when booking a hotel, please also pay attention to the reviews and location of the hotel to ensure that the stay is comfortable and convenient.
· Make adequate preparations before you travel. Know the local weather conditions, bring appropriate clothing and sunscreen; Have the necessary travel documents and cash ready; Pay attention to personal safety and property safety to avoid accidents during travel
