Chenlu Ancient Town: A Thousand-Year-Old Porcelain Town with Pot Walls and Porcelain Roads

Chenlu Ancient Town in Tongchuan is an ancient town built on ceramics. It has a history of porcelain making for more than 1,400 years and is the largest porcelain kiln site in Shaanxi and even the northwest. It is known as the "living fossil of ancient oriental porcelain production." 🌟Highlights: [1] The houses are built on the mountain, layer by layer, with the roof of one house being the courtyard of the next, giving a strong sense of three-dimensionality. The houses are built with local materials, with pot walls and porcelain roads, as colorful as an oil painting. [2] There are more than 30 ceramic firing areas from the Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, with many kilns. Here, you can appreciate the long history and unique culture of porcelain making in the ancient town, and you can also experience ceramic firing under the guidance of professional masters. 🗓Itinerary: Walking is the best way to visit the ancient town, and it takes about half a day to stroll around. The ancient town is a local living area with a light commercial atmosphere, and vehicles can be parked at any time. 🕙Opening hours: Open all day all year round for free, and parking is also free. 🚉Transportation: Due to inconvenient public transportation, self-driving is recommended. It takes about 1 hour from Xi'an. 📝Tips: [1] The ancient town is built on the mountain, so it is advisable to wear comfortable shoes for walking. [2] The ancient town is not very commercialized, so it is recommended to bring your own food and drink to avoid queuing for meals.