Morning – Journey to Yaoli Ancient Town
* Travel: 1.5-hour scenic drive (approx. 50 km) from downtown Jingdezhen to Fuliang County, near the Yellow Mountain border. This visit immerses you in the blend of ancient ceramics, local customs, and natural scenery —all preserved in a timeless atmosphere.
* Yaoli Ancient Town – Dating back to the Western Han Dynasty, ceramic production began here during the Tang Dynasty. Known as the **cradle of Jingdezhen ceramics, it supplied porcelain clay, glaze stone, and pine resin to Jingdezhen for centuries.
* Explore stone-paved lanes, Huizhou-style architecture, ancestral halls, old academies, and dwellings from the Ming and Qing dynasties.
* Enjoy the Yaohe River flowing through the town, harmonizing with mountains, waterfalls, and ancient residences.
* Discover Wang Lake Scenic Area, featured in films, with waterfalls, lush forests, and ancient bridges.
Midday – Kaolin Origins and Ceramic Relics
* Gaoling National Mine Heritage Site: Visit the world’s first-known source of kaolin clay. Learn why the village name “Gaoling” became an **international scientific term in mineralogy.
Follow ancient stone-paved trails in the Kaolin Mine Relic Park, where miners once supplied raw materials for imperial porcelain.
* Dongbu Historic Wharf: A 400-year-old wharf where kaolin, porcelain stone, and pine resin were shipped by river to Jingdezhen. Walk along the original stone platforms where ancient trade once flourished.
* Hanxi Village Tea Plantation. A picturesque tea farm that still produces local teas today. Experience rural life, lush tea terraces, and learn about Fuliang’s long history of tea production alongside ceramics.
Afternoon – Ceramic Culture in Action
Raonan Ceramic Theme Park
* Explore traditional workshops powered by water-driven hammer mills crushing porcelain stone.
* See ancient dragon kilns and pottery wheels.
* Try your hand at porcelain-making in the same way artisans worked hundreds of years ago.
* Hike or stroll around additional scenic spots such as waterfalls, mountain paths, and Huizhou-style villages.
Travel & Support
Included Services
1. Pickup & Local Transportation – Airport/train station pickup, and transfers to all scheduled activities within Jingdezhen.
2. Accommodation – Furnished homestay apartments (kitchen, private bathroom, laundry, free Wi-Fi, breakfast). Options available for 3-star or 4-star hotels.
3. Guided Experiences – English-speaking tour guide service, plus entry tickets and booking arrangements for all scheduled visits.
4. Cultural Visits – Access to ceramic museums, villages, workshops, and historic kilns as per your itinerary.
Excluded Services & Extra Costs
1. Optional Pottery Classes – Wheel throwing, hand-building, painting, glazing, and firing techniques.
2. Ceramic Souvenirs & Shipping – Local shopping is encouraged; we help arrange international shipping for larger items at discounted rates, but costs are your responsibility.
3. Upgraded Hotels – 4-star hotel stays available at extra charge.
4. Meals – Lunch and dinner are self-paid unless pre-arranged.
5. International Travel & Insurance – Flights to/from China and personal travel insurance are your responsibility.
General FAQs
Contact us
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