Name: Jingdezhen

Chinese name: 景德镇

Province: Jiangxi

Status: Prefecture-level City

Population: 1,499,200

Area: 5,246 km²

Jingdezhen is a city in Jiangxi province. The city's main draw lies in its porcelain factories.

History

During the Han Dynasty, Jingdezhen was known as Xinping. It was during this period that the city began producing porcelain. Only during the Northern Song Dynasty did the city take the name Jingdezhen.

The city became renowned for its numerous kilns and intense porcelain production. It reached perfection during the Ming Dynasty, which allowed the region to become THE center of China's porcelain industry.

Today

For pottery and porcelain enthusiasts, Jingdezhen is an essential destination. Despite the fact that its ancient kilns, which built the city's reputation, have been destroyed, Jingdezhen remains the industrial hub of porcelain production.

A few charming old streets lined with shops invite leisurely strolls. Venture to the Porcelain Culture Exhibition Center, which traces the traditional techniques used and the history of porcelain in Jingdezhen.

You'll find, with some searching, magnificent porcelains to bring home from your stay, particularly at the sprawling Jinchangli Porcelain Market.

Climate

Jingdezhen falls under a humid subtropical climate affected by monsoons that strike during the heavy summers.

The average annual temperature hovers around 17°C, with an average of 28.7°C in July and 5.3°C in January.

The city is quite pleasant to visit in winter with cool but sunny skies, or in autumn when the weather becomes drier.

Air

Luojia Airport in Jingdezhen is located approximately 10km from the city center and is served by domestic flights from Beijing, Shanghai, Wenzhou, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Nanjing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Kunming, and other major Chinese cities.

Train

Jingdezhen Railway Station is connected by rail lines to Beijing, Shanghai, Nanchang, Nanjing, Guangzhou, Yangzhou, Fuzhou, Shenzhen, Kunming, Yangzhou, and Qingdao.

Long-distance Bus

Daily long-distance buses arrive and depart Jingdezhen from Nanchang, Hangzhou, Hefei, Ningbo, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Wenzhou, Shanghai, Changsha, Wuhan, and beyond.

Approximately thirty local buses traverse the urban area in all directions. Taxis also offer affordable routes throughout the city.

What to Do in Jingdezhen?

• Shop at the impressive Jinchangli Porcelain Market.
• Explore the history of porcelain production at the Porcelain Culture Exhibition Center.