Clouds Hover Gently Over the Imperial Kiln Museum

I’ve been eyeing Jingdezhen for a while now, and many friends around me have already visited, some even during the pandemic. It’s said that Jingdezhen is a culturally renowned city in our country, and a considerable sum has been allocated for its development. Only after visiting did I realize that the clouds there hang as soft and low as those in Tibet, while the sky rivals the deep azure of Xinjiang. I even got this ‘illusion’ that property prices in Jingdezhen might skyrocket. There are numerous attractions in Jingdezhen, such as Yaoli Ancient Town, BingDing Wood Kiln Factory, Sanbao Village, Hanxi Village, Imperial Kiln Factory (Imperial Kiln Museum), Jingdezhen China Ceramics Museum, and more. However, personally, my top recommendation is the Imperial Kiln Museum.

Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln (referred to as 1-2) was the official kiln, the royal kiln factory for porcelain used in the palaces during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. As it catered to the emperors, it gathered the most skilled craftsmen and top-notch techniques of the time. Today, the Imperial Kiln is divided into the kiln pit ruins and an indoor exhibition hall. Its unique appearance originates from Jingdezhen’s traditional wood-fired kilns, with an arch-like structure that exudes a classical and rounded charm. Rumor has it that many treasures from the past are buried in the earth beneath the kiln, sealed within the river of history.

To the left of the Imperial Kiln Museum stands the meticulously restored Dragon Pearl Pavilion (as shown in images 3 and 4). Surrounding it are well-preserved historic streets, among which Pengjia Shangnong (as seen in images 5 and 6) is quite renowned. The red brick and green vines lend a distinctive charm to these streets. The tranquility here contrasts starkly with the bustling crowds outside the scenic area; time seems to pause, evoking a sense of being transported to another era. Each brick and every pattern seems to narrate stories from the bygone years.

Ticket:
Scan the QR code with your mobile WeChat, it’s free of charge.

Address:
187 Zhushan Middle Road, Zhushan District, Jingdezhen City, Jiangxi Province