Jingdezhen

• Chinese Name: 景德镇
• Add: 江西省东北部 Northeastern Jiangxi Province
• Aliases: Millennium Porcelain Capital, China’s Porcelain Capital
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• Attractions Level: AAAAA
• Population: 1.61 million
• Climatic conditions: Subtropical monsoon climate
• Area：5256 km²
• Airports: Jingdezhen Luojia Airport, Jingdezhen Fuliang Airport
• Railway stations: Jingdezhen Station, Jingdezhen North Station
• Official Website:
• Tel:+86 (0798)

Jingdezhen

Jingdezhen — Where China’s Porcelain Story Is Still Being Written

Step Into the World of Chinese Porcelain

For centuries, porcelain from Jingdezhen traveled across oceans, admired by emperors, collectors and travelers around the world. Today, the city is still creating.

Walk through Jingdezhen and you will quickly realize that porcelain here is not simply something displayed behind glass. It is part of everyday life—a craft, a tradition and a living form of art.

Where Ancient Craft Meets Contemporary Creativity

In the old ceramic districts, narrow streets lead past traditional workshops, historic buildings and small studios filled with clay, brushes and half-finished pieces.

You may see a craftsman shaping a bowl with practiced hands, a painter carefully adding blue decoration, or a young artist experimenting with completely new forms.

The atmosphere is wonderfully authentic: the smell of clay, the sound of pottery wheels turning, and shelves filled with ceramics at every stage of creation.

Experience, Don’t Just Look

One of the best ways to discover Jingdezhen is to get your hands dirty.

Join a pottery workshop and try shaping clay yourself. Paint a simple ceramic piece. Visit a local market and search for a handmade cup or small work of art to take home.

Suddenly, porcelain stops being something you simply admire—it becomes something you can touch, create and remember.

Discover Jingdezhen After Dark

As evening falls, Jingdezhen takes on a different character. Creative neighborhoods come alive with cafés, galleries, studios and independent ceramic shops.

The city feels youthful and artistic, yet its ancient identity is never far away.

Why Visit Jingdezhen?

Jingdezhen is more than the “Porcelain Capital of China.” It is a city where an ancient craft continues to evolve.

Come to discover Chinese porcelain.
Stay to meet the people who create it.
And leave with something made by your own hands.

Jingdezhen Tourist Attractions:

Jingdezhen Tourist Map

Jingdezhen Travel Guide

Top Things to Do in Jingdezhen

⭐ Our Recommended Jingdezhen Experiences

If you’re visiting Jingdezhen for the first time, we recommend combining:

Traditional Craftsmanship
→ Visit a working porcelain workshop

Hands-on Experience
→ Make your own ceramic piece

History
→ Discover Jingdezhen’s ancient kiln culture

Contemporary Art
→ Explore Taoxichuan

Local Lifestyle
→ Browse ceramic markets and enjoy the city after dark

Jingdezhen in One Sentence

Come for the porcelain. Stay for the people, the craftsmanship and the creative spirit of a city that has never stopped making.

Jingdezhen 1-Day Itinerary

A Day in China’s Porcelain Capital

A compact cultural journey through Jingdezhen’s kilns, workshops, creative districts and ceramic markets.

09:00 — Jingdezhen Ceramic Museum
Start with the story of Jingdezhen’s porcelain. Explore elegant ceramics from different periods and discover why this city became one of the world’s most important centers of porcelain production.

10:30 — Traditional Porcelain Workshop
Step behind the scenes and watch local craftsmen turn clay into delicate porcelain. See shaping, painting, glazing and firing techniques up close.

12:00 — Local Lunch
Enjoy a relaxed lunch and try Jiangxi-style dishes before continuing your ceramic adventure.

13:30 — Ancient Kiln Folk Customs Museum
Discover the traditional world of porcelain making, including historic kiln architecture and the role of fire in transforming ordinary clay into beautiful ceramics.

15:30 — Taoxichuan Ceramic Art Avenue
Explore one of Jingdezhen’s most creative neighborhoods. Former industrial spaces have been transformed into galleries, studios, cafés and design shops.

17:00 — Ceramic Market & Shopping
Browse handmade cups, plates, tea sets and contemporary ceramic art. It is a great opportunity to find something unique to take home.

18:30 — Jingdezhen After Dark
End the day with coffee, dinner or a relaxed walk through the city’s creative districts as Jingdezhen’s ceramic culture takes on a more contemporary atmosphere.

Travel Style: Culture · Art · Craftsmanship · Local Life
Recommended For: First-time visitors, couples, families, art lovers and culture enthusiasts

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Jingdezhen 2-Day Itinerary

From Ancient Kilns to Contemporary Ceramic Art

Two days allow you to go beyond sightseeing and experience Jingdezhen as a living city of porcelain, creativity and craftsmanship.

DAY 1 — Discover the Porcelain Capital

09:00 — Jingdezhen Ceramic Museum
Begin with Jingdezhen’s long porcelain tradition. Admire fine ceramics while gaining a deeper understanding of the techniques and cultural stories behind them.

11:00 — Traditional Porcelain Workshop
Meet local craftsmen and watch the porcelain-making process from raw clay to beautifully decorated pieces.

12:30 — Lunch in Jingdezhen
Take a break and enjoy local Jiangxi cuisine.

14:00 — Ancient Kiln Folk Customs Museum
Walk through traditional kiln areas and discover how generations of craftsmen worked with clay, glaze and fire.

16:30 — Hands-on Ceramic Experience
Get your hands dirty and try making your own piece of pottery. Shape the clay, experiment with decoration and experience the craft for yourself.

18:00 — Evening in the Old City
Enjoy dinner and a relaxed evening walk, discovering Jingdezhen beyond its museums and tourist attractions.

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DAY 2 — Creative Jingdezhen

09:00 — Taoxichuan Ceramic Art Avenue
Start the morning among converted industrial buildings, ceramic studios, galleries and creative spaces. This is where Jingdezhen’s traditional craft meets modern design.

11:00 — Ceramic Studios & Artist Workshops
Explore small studios and meet independent artists and makers. Depending on the season and studio schedule, you may see painting, sculpting or glazing in progress.

12:30 — Creative Café & Local Lunch
Enjoy a slower lunch surrounded by Jingdezhen’s artistic atmosphere.

14:00 — Ceramic Market
Spend the afternoon browsing handmade ceramics—from everyday tea cups and tableware to contemporary artworks and unique souvenirs.

16:00 — Free Time for Shopping & Photography
Take your time choosing your favorite pieces, photographing colorful ceramic displays or simply enjoying the relaxed creative atmosphere.

18:00 — Farewell to Jingdezhen
Finish your journey with dinner and one last evening walk through the city.

Why Choose the 2-Day Journey?

Day 1 reveals the history, kilns and traditional craftsmanship of Jingdezhen.
Day 2 introduces its artists, studios, markets and contemporary creative culture.

Come for the porcelain. Stay for the people, craftsmanship and creative spirit of a city that has never stopped making.