Journey to the Jingdezhen Ceramics History Museum

The wonderful city of Jingdezhen is located in Jiangxi province. Its history is closely related to the production of porcelain. Here you will see earthenware walls of houses, sidewalks laid with ceramic tiles, sculptures, lanterns, wall paintings made of ceramics.

In Jingdezhen, china is made according to ancient traditions. “White as snow, thin as paper” - this is how the locals describe it. During the reign of the Tang Dynasty, white porcelain products were called "fake jade." Currently, product quality has declined slightly due to mass production and, nevertheless, it is in great demand. The appearance of a city with a large production is characteristic: everywhere the pipes of kilns for roasting are visible. At night it seems to be covered in lights. About 10% of the population work in ceramic factories.

At the time when the Song Dynasty ruled, the imperial court moved to Hangzhou. The court craftsmen began to look for material for production, and then in Jingdezhen began to develop kaolin - local porcelain clay. To get an idea of the manufacturing techniques of the Qing and Ming Dynasties, visit the Museum of the History of Ceramics. It is located in the western part of the city. You will enter the museum through a stone gate. Along the way, you can admire the picturesque forest and tea plantations.

In small cottages in closed courtyards there are factories for the production of ceramic products. The most famous are the Porcelain Sculpture Factory and the Art Porcelain Factory. You can choose a souvenir to remember about the visit almost everywhere. Porcelain products for every taste and pocket are sold throughout the city.

Jingdezhen itself is located on a plain surrounded by mountains. On Mount Lushan you can go on a one-day study tour. Mountain rivers form a beautiful harbor. Near wide avenues and clean streets. The millionaire city has become rich and prosperous thanks to handicraft production. Tall buildings, parks and alleys, combined with picturesque landscapes and, of course, world-famous china masterpieces, attract many foreign tourists.

A feature of the architecture of the old part of the city is that the houses are located around stoves. There is not a single straight street or alley. Looking at these historical places, you will feel what a lively life was here in its time. In the furnaces of local factories they make real works of art, some of which you can admire in the museum, others are kept in private collections around the world.

Feel the original culture of Jingdezhen, walk along the china streets, and if you want, try to make some simple product with your own hands. Locals will be happy to share some secrets with you. You can really have fun in this city, and you can rest assured that you will definitely not be bored on vacation. It is not surprising that every year tours in this direction are only becoming more popular.

This small town will certainly amaze you with its many attractions and excellent opportunities for a good holiday. And although today tours to Hong Kong, from Moscow which depart very often, more attract the attention of our compatriots, it is worth noting that in Jingdezhen you can really have a wonderful rest, while the trip here will cost you much cheaper.