Jingdezhen, 1700-year history of porcelain making
Take 3-day trip to find out its past and today
A dialogue transcending thousand years
In this immersive culture trip
you will
Trace back to Kaolin village
Discover very rare Dragon Kiln
Touch the clay and make it in old way
Visit stunning comtemporary museum
Make your own porcelain jewellery
Dive into art settlements
Explore night market
Invited Guide
Porcelain Inheritor, Curator
been in industry for more than 20 years
Travelling date and size of group could be customized
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Ancient Kiln Site
Flaming for thousand years
Probably no other place has survived 2,000 years doing just one thing. 15% of 1.1million population directly employed by 6700 porelain companies. For centuries, ceramics production techniques were handed down like the flame in the kiln. Artisans in ancient workshops are making ceramics in the old way; Old masters still praying to the kiln gods before firing each batch.
Kaolin Village
Essence of Jingdezhen’s success
There is a mountain named Gaoling, 60km away from the northeast of Jingdezhen, abounding with porcelain clay called “Kaolin”, which was translated by a German scholar Ferdinand von Richthofen, when he refered to "Gaoling" as "Kaolin". Kaolin is famous for its white and fine quality, and the nature of fire resistance, which is the main material for porcelain body.
Imperial Kiln Museum
Presend and Past
Both Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Museum's design and contents pay homage to the city's history of making ceramics, for which it has been dubbed as the world's "porcelain capital". The overall experience of the museum tries to rediscover the roots of Jingdezhen, to recreate the past experience among kilns, porcelain, and human beings. Preserving not only the ancient site itself, but the soul of Jingdezhen.
Porcelain Art Settlements
Artists gathering from home and abroad
This is a land of idyllic, nestled in the valley. It provides the opportunity to the international arts and crafts community to explore and exchange the culture, arts and crafts. Throughout the years Sanbao Studio has continued to innovate the pottery industry, share ideas and collaborate with artists.
Making your own porcelain ornaments
Bring a piece of art home
Use shards to creat your own piece of ornament, earring, bracelet or pendant, do whatever you could think of.
Day & Night Market
History buff and antique lovers' favourite
Jingdezhen market is the best for hunting old pieces and curios, strolling along the narrow paths lined by blocks formed by ceramics on sale and meanwhile illuminating anything that catches your eye. It really requires a pair of discerning eyes to spot the real treasure, but it's just so interesting to see the old stuff.
Local Delicacy
Feast to eyes and stomach
Jingdezhen people are undoubtedly rice lovers. In lieu of wheat-based dumpling skin, they use rice-based skin and wrapped it with fillings like sliced carrots, minced chili, tofu and pork, sometimes with pickles and sprouts. Compared to the traditional one, this "jiaozi" has a more translucent and chewier skin. The other “must try” is “mazi youtiao”, make sure have a bite when you are there.
Boutique Hotel
Cozy room and oriental garden
Handpicked local hotel with great location, absolute Jingdezhen flavour and aesthetic beauty conception, plus abundance of breakfast choices. Walking distance to riverside, perfectly enjoying night view.
Itinerary Outline
Day 1
Arrival in Jingdezhen
Airport pickup service
Day 2
Visit National Porcelain Museum
Ancient Kiln Site
Try to make porcelain in old way
Dive into Night Market
Day 3
Explore Art Bazaar
Porcelain Jewellery Workshop
Porcelain Art Settlement, meet up with artist
Imperial Kiln Museum, comtemporary VS ancient
Day 4
Kaolin Village, the origin of porcelain
Relaxing in Wang Hu Eco Park
Transfer to Airport
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