# Jingdezhen

Jingdezhen (景德镇; Jǐngdézhèn) is a city in northern Jiangxi Province. It is the world capital of porcelain and the historic home of the Chinese ceramics industry. It is now not only a popular tourist destination but a center for education and workshops, drawing pottery students and artists from around the country.

## Get in
### By plane

* 29.338611117.1758331 Jingdezhen Luojia Airport (JDZ ) (in the west of town). Direct flights from Shanghai every other day, from Beijing every day. Shanghai flight is one hour and costs around ¥600-700. (updated Nov 2019)

### By train

From Shanghai the 2182/2183 trains leave at 12:40 with a travel time of 16 hours. ¥117 for a hard sleeper. From Beijing there is a direct train to Jingdezhen (K645) that takes nearly 24 hours. ¥361 for had sleeper, ¥552 for soft sleeper. From Nanchang Railway Station there are three daily direct trains. But the trip takes almost 2 hours longer than the one by bus. There are connections to Tunxi.
From Beijing there are 5 daily high speed trains to Wuyuan (about 7 hours). It takes about 2 hours to get to Jingdezhen from Wuyuan, which can easily be combined with any Jingdezhen trip.

### By bus

The long-distance bus station is in the west of town.
Licun bus station is on Shuguang Lu. From Wuyuan connections take 2 hours. From Hangzhou West station at 09:00 and 14:20. They cost about ¥140 and take about 7 hours. From Nanchang there is bus service that takes approximately 3 hours departing from Qingshan Road North Station. ¥79.

## Get around

Taxis are the easiest way, the meter starts at ¥6 and is billed to ¥0.1 but rounded either up or down. ie. ¥4.3 = ¥4, ¥8.7 = ¥9. Do not be fooled into taking a fixed fare for ¥10 or more as almost everywhere in the city will cost less.
There is also a public bus service, with very frequent buses at least until 23:00. If you manage to get a route plan, it is a quite fascinating way to get where you want while having a better sightseeing than from a taxi, if you can stand being watched at yourself. Very low standard rate, like in Beijing, ¥1 in a box for each trip.
There are motor bike taxis, but judging by their propensity to laugh in the face of death, they probably are not a wise choice.

## See

* 29.29554117.170081 $^{[formerlydeadlink]}$ Jingdezhen Ceramics Museum (景德镇陶瓷馆; 中国陶瓷博物馆), 1 Zijing Avenue, Changjiang District (昌江区紫晶大道1号) (Bus no. 23), ☏ +86 798-8253702. 9:00-17:00, no entry after 16:30. Free. (updated May 2018)
* 29.28644117.178792 Ancient Kiln Folk Customs Museum (古窑民俗博览区), 1 Guyao Road, Cidou Avenue, Changjiang District (昌江区瓷都大道古窑路1号) (The nearest bus stop is Fengshushan (枫树山), which is served by over a dozen bus routes, including routes 1, 2, 3, 6. 7, 10, 11, 13, 16, 17, 23, 30, 33, 123, k106 and several others), ☏ +86 798-8534444, 133831728@qq.com. 08:00-17:30. ¥95 for regular ticket, ¥50 for persons aged 60 to 65 and children over 2 years old who have a student card, free for persons over 65 and children under 1.2 metres in height. (updated May 2018)
* 29.29712117.201823 $^{[deadlink]}$ Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln National Archaeological Remains Park (景德镇御窑厂国家考古遗址公园), 187 Zhushan Middle Road, Zhushan District (珠山区珠山中路187号) (Catch bus no. 27 or K26 and get off at the Imperial Kiln Galleries (御窑长廊)), ☏ +86 798-8201378. 8:00-17:30. ¥60. (updated May 2018)
* 29.2977117.23014 Taoxichuan Ceramic Art Avenue. A hub for ceramics. The old industrial area of red brick buildings and tall coal chimneys was converted into an art district of studios, galleries, and coffee shops. It serves as a gathering point every week for artists and students to sell their ceramics. A nice place for an evening stroll. (updated Aug 2019)
* 29.256506117.2625985 Sanbao Village (三宝村). There are many artists' studios, private museums and homestays in Sambo Village. Most houses can see ceramic elements. (updated Dec 2023)
* 39.96116.486 Site of ancient porcelain kiln in Hu Tian (湖田古瓷窑址), To become a village in the lake(竟成乡湖田村). HuTian ancient porcelain kiln site is a kiln area with a long firing time in the fifth generation (10th century), Song Yuan (11th-13th century), Ming (14th century), and the most important import and export distribution center for raw materials and products. Huda ancient porcelain kiln site unearthed a large number of Yuan Dynasty green and white glazed cake foot bowl, Mangkou printing bowl, black glazed high foot cup. On February 23, 1982, the site of the ancient porcelain kiln in Hutian was announced by the State Council of the People's Republic of China as the second batch of national key cultural relics protection units.
* 29.54117.67 Yori (town) (瑶里镇), Eastern Fuliang County(浮梁县东部). Yaoli Ancient Town is known as "the source of porcelain, the hometown of tea, the sea of forests" and is a national key scenic spot, a national historical and cultural town, a national mine park, a national key cultural relics protection unit. The ancient architecture of Yaoli is a typical Gan school building.
* 29.35117.218 Imperial Kiln Scenic Area (皇窑景区), Fuliang County(浮梁县). Jingdezhen Huangyao Scenic Area covers an area of more than 210 acres, located in Jingdezhen ceramics birthplace of the Nanhe River. It is a panoramic reproduction, dynamic inheritance, and true interpretation of the core content of the royal kiln porcelain making technology of the royal kiln.
* 29.2117.179 Cold Water Point Scenic Area (冷水尖风景区), Located at the eastern junction of Meiyushan Township and Haotang Township, Changjiang District(位于昌江区鲇鱼山镇东部与荷塘乡西部交界处). Located in the scenic Arashiyama Mountains - Feifengling. West of Lumen Bridge, north-south direction, 4,700 meters long, 3,000 meters wide, altitude531 meters, the mountain area is about 1,000 acres. The vegetation is dominated by young forests and shrubs, and there are many precious plants and animals. The legend of the mountain fairy spring is that the fairy iron crutch Li with crutches, this spring fairy breath is very spiritual; In addition, the mountains are full of incense, and the pilgrims come every year to worship and seek fairy water.
* 29.31117.210 Samryu Temple Old Street (三闾庙古街), Across the Northwest People's Park(西北人民公园对岸). Sanlumiao Ancient Street is located on the northwest bank of Jingdezhen City, Jiangxi Province, at the intersection of Changjiang River and Xihe River, and the mouth of both banks of the Changjiang River. According to the population at that time, every 25 households were one Lü, and the village was exactly three Lü. Due to the influence of religious superstition, many temples were built here to pray for the protection of the gods.

## Do

Jingdezhen is a famous hometown of ceramics. Here, there are both ceramic products produced on assembly lines and purely handmade tableware. You can find many designer studios in Jingdezhen to experience the production of pottery and glass products.
Sanbao village ‌ is a small village full of natural scenery and humanities and art. There are many pottery studios for visitors to experience.
For example:
* ‌ I don't know island の Pottery house
provide casting, knead molding, painting, glazing and firing services, the environment is warm and healing ‌.
‌* Urchins Creation Society ‌
In addition to pottery, there are vintage clothing, handmade refrigerator magnets and other handicrafts ‌.
* ‌Xixi's ‌ offers
hand-knead, painting, glazing and firing. There are lots of original ornaments and hangings ‌.
‌* a xuan porcelain painting ‌
cost-effective, you can also free stamp, suitable for lovers ‌.

## Buy

* 29.301592117.2627871 Xinchang East Road, Xinchang East Road, Zhushan District. Closing: 5-6 PM. The street is lined with bargain porcelain stores with stock spilling out onto the streets. You can get an entire lower quality tea set for ¥100. (updated Aug 2019)
* Ceramic Art Avenue market. On Friday and Saturday nights, vendor stalls take over the streets of Ceramic Art Avenue and offer a dizzying variety of porcelain pieces. (updated Aug 2019)
* Saturday Creative Market. The Pottery Workshop Creative Market happens every Saturday morning from 08:00-12:00. Over 100 vendors, comprised of young local artists, sell their artistic works. Vendors sell traditional pottery, contemporary designs, jewelry and sculpture. (updated Aug 2019)

## Eat

* 29.285367117.2096761 Lele da paidang (乐乐大排档). The shop is decorated with a strong Chinese retro style.There are various categories for late night snacks, chicken feet, etc. (updated Dec 2023)
* Explore the three treasures (寻味三宝), 260 Sanbao Road, Jingdezhen Jingcheng Town 景德镇竟成镇三宝路260号, ☏ +86 798-8339919. 11:00-14:00；17:00-20:30. CNY103. (updated Mar 2024)

## Drink

There is a Chinese style disco/club across the street from the Kaimenzi hotel.

## Sleep

* 29.287033117.2214641 Wenyuan Hotel (文苑大酒店), Tongzhan Road No.34. 4 star Japanese rooms, rooms can smell like an ashtray. There are a number of similar hotels along this street, Ma'anshan Lu, and Shuguang Lu, due to being near the bus and train station. Can be bargained down to ¥120.
* 29.299115117.2547922 Jingdezhen International Youth Hostel (景德镇国际青年旅舍), No.139, Xinchangdong Road. Hostel across from the Saturday Creative Market site.The streets behind the hostel has lots of shops selling contemporary style porcelain. (updated Aug 2019)
* 29.29443117.2156553 Vienna Hotel (维也纳酒店). Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. The hotel has more than 100 rooms. Free toiletries, pets allowed, 24-hour room service and laundry service available. (updated Dec 2023)
* 29.292458117.2033934 Jingdezhen Hotel (景德镇大酒店). Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. (updated Dec 2023)
* 29.288388117.2146965 Jinghan Hotel (景瀚大酒店). Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. The hotel has more than 300 rooms. Free toiletries, 24-hour room service and laundry service are available. The hotel restaurant can accommodate up to 200 people and has 18 private rooms. 572¥. (updated Dec 2023)
* 29.293027117.2147576 Xinhao Hotel (新濠酒店). Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 12:00. The hotel has 68 rooms. Only Mainland Chinese citizens can be accommodated, complimentary toiletries are provided, 24-hour room service and laundry service are available. 228¥. (updated Dec 2023)
* 29.293913117.2126467 liangyou Hotel (良友宾馆), ☏ +86 7988272288. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. The hotel offers free toiletries and 24-hour room service as well as laundry services and parking. (updated Dec 2023)
* 29.31511117.21618 Shangting Hotel (佰年尚庭酒店). Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 13:00. The hotel offers free toiletries, 24-hour room service, a free gym as well as laundry services and parking. 255¥. (updated Dec 2023)
* 29.28951117.2010559 Binjiang Hotel (滨江假日酒店). Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 14:00. The hotel covers an area of 5000 square meters. The hotel has 92 rooms. The first floor of the hotel has a hall, Chinese restaurant, ceramic boutique exhibition area, business center. On the second floor there are various recreational facilities such as massage and leisure. The hotel offers free toiletries, 24-hour room service, a free gym as well as laundry services and parking. 242¥. (updated Dec 2023)

## Go next

* Wuyuan - Some of the most beautiful villages in China are also in northeast Jiangxi, just two hours away.
* Fuliang County - The beautiful villages of this county undisturbed by the mass tourism of Wuyuan