Discovering the Capital City of Porcelain -Jingdezhen

Today is October 19, 2025, and Jenny is showing us the porcelain gifts she bought during her journey in Jingdezhen. She begins with her favorite find — a modern cup purchased in Taoxichuan. It still carries the colors and essence of traditional Chinese porcelain, but the written design style feels modern and unique. It can be used for anything — water, smoothies, iced coffee — a versatile everyday piece.

Next is a recycled ceramic set. Old porcelain plates were smashed and re-formed into new items. Sustainability matters to her, and she appreciates the idea of giving unused materials a new life. She loves the curved shape of the plate — not traditional, but unique and eye-catching. The green color reminds her of jade, connecting it to traditional Chinese culture. The set can serve desserts, fruits, toast, or a small coffee.

Another piece she likes is more classical — traditional Chinese aesthetics with a refined form. It also comes in black and white and is safe for both the dishwasher and microwave.

She shares that the pieces are all from different places — several boutique shops and also the Jingdezhen International Ceramic Expo. She doesn’t have a strict budget. She’s willing to spend more on something meaningful and well-designed. In the end, all her choices feel worth the value.

This is Jenny’s first visit to Jingdezhen. She came seeking inspiration from China’s ancient porcelain heritage — a craft thousands of years old. The influence of Jingdezhen on global ceramics fascinates her, and she is planning a brand that connects Chinese craftsmanship with the Western market, especially in Australia, where she lives.

As a Chinese who grew up in Melbourne, she feels this project is also a personal reconnection with her cultural roots — a way to express pride in her heritage.

During her stay, she received guidance, transportation assistance, and local insights that made her trip smooth. She was introduced to artists, venues, and ceramic culture in depth — valuable knowledge for someone visiting in such a short time.

She enjoyed exploring Sanbao Valley — the mountains, nature, and vibrant artistic atmosphere — and was impressed by how many talented artists gather in Jingdezhen from around the world. Meeting a ceramicist from Sydney gave her even more motivation and inspiration.

The Taoxichuan night market surprised her with creativity and diversity. Each stall represents a different artistic voice, proving how the same clay can lead to endlessly different results. Creativity is perspective — and this market showed her how many perspectives coexist here.

She finds Jingdezhen very affordable — transportation is cheap, food offers many choices, and comfortable living is accessible, especially through the ChineseSources membership program providing five-night apartment stays at a reasonable cost.

Although she didn’t have time to visit the Imperial Kiln Museum and China Ceramic Museum on this trip, she hopes to return soon to explore more deeply. This visit was all about going wide — absorbing as much inspiration as possible. Next time, she plans to go narrow — focusing on products that will shape her first porcelain collection.

For her, Jingdezhen has been educational, inspiring, and welcoming. She leaves excited about the future, and certain she will return to continue this creative journey.