Jingdezhen Travel Guide

Jingdezhen, otherwise known as Porcelain City, has been famous for this ceramic craft since Ancient China. While industrialization has replaced the old-world kilns with modern machinery, the spirit of this city lives on.

Worth It?: Only for diehard fans of porcelain.
What to Do: shop for porcelain.
Best Time to Go: August to October offers the best combination of warm and dry weather.
How Long?: A few hours of shopping are all that's needed in Jingdezhen.
Trivia: there is more china in Jingdezhen than in the rest of China put together.

There is no question that this is a one-dimensional stop for tourists. Porcelain wares are everywhere, and the real pastime is browsing to find the perfect set or souvenir that you can take home with you. Quality and price vary considerably, but there is something to suit all tastes.

There are few attractions in Jingdezhen, though porcelain lovers may take interest in the Ceramic History Museum. Otherwise, there is a historic area in the suburbs with 1,000 year-old government buildings as well as a recreational lake just a few miles outside of town.

Travel to Jingdezhen - Getting There

Luijia Airport is just a few miles to Jingdezhen's northwest. Regular flights connect to Shanghai (1 hour) where Pudong International Airport connects to cities worldwide. China's extensive rail network links Jingdezhen to Nanchang (5 hours, 30 minutes), Nanjing (7 hours) and Shanghai (17 hours).

Jingdezhen Things to Do

Jingdezhen Attractions

Ceramic History Museum

this museum is stocked with more than 5,000 porcelain artifacts and relics.

Fuliang Ancient County Government

this historic zone in the suburbs was an important government center more than a millennium ago and still has a few relics remaining.

Side trips from Jingdezhen

Moon Lake Scenic Area: six miles out of town, this natural park is popular for boating, fishing and bird-watching.