Jingdezhen|Three-Day Qingming Holiday Family Trip
|Three-day Qingming Holiday family trip. Here's an introduction to traveling with kids in Jingdezhen:
Jingdezhen, the charming "Porcelain Capital" with a thousand years of history, is a fantastic destination for a family trip. Here, children can travel through time at the Museum of Chinese Ceramics, appreciating the exquisite porcelain from various dynasties and having a wondrous encounter with the "Silent Buddha." They can also easily learn about ceramics through electronic guides and interactive exhibits. Visit the Imperial Kiln Museum and admire the unique red brick architecture, feeling as if you've stepped into a palace of ceramic art. At the Taoxichuan Cultural Quarter and the Sculpture Porcelain Factory, the weekend markets are bustling with activity. Children will love the dazzling array of small ceramic objects and can experience the joy of making their own pottery—throwing, shaping, and unleashing their boundless creativity. Sanbao Village is a picturesque artistic village. Rent an electric car and shuttle through the alleys, picking up porcelain pieces by the stream, observing modern ceramic art studios, and experiencing the rich artistic atmosphere. Also, don't forget to take your children to the Porcelain Palace to see the magnificent porcelain-decorated buildings and hear the touching stories behind them. When you're tired from playing, various local delicacies await you, such as Fan Ji Beef Bone Soup and Fuzhou Youtiao Bao Mazi, satisfying the taste buds of both adults and children. Jingdezhen is a family travel destination where children can learn while playing and grow in happiness.
1️⃣What age is suitable for kids?
Children aged 5 and above are recommended. Jingdezhen is more interesting with explanations, and younger children may get bored and fussy if they don't understand.
2️⃣How to get there?
High-speed rail is available directly from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai. From South China, you can fly directly or take the high-speed rail.
3️⃣What's the weather like during Qingming Festival?
The forecast shows light rain (though it's similar nationwide during Qingming Festival). It might change, so check the weather forecast before traveling and bring an umbrella.
4️⃣Route Reference:
Day 1: Jingdezhen - Sanbao Village - Imperial Kiln Museum
Day 2: Museum of Chinese Ceramics - Ancient Kiln Site - Taoxichuan Market
Day 3: Hanxi Village - Sculpture Porcelain Factory - Jingdezhen North Railway Station
5️⃣Recommended Attractions:
📍Imperial Kiln Museum: Winner of the architectural "Oscar," incredibly photogenic!
📍Museum of Chinese Ceramics: The "Forbidden City" of ceramics, each floor represents a dynasty, from bottom to top, ancient to modern (the Silent Buddha is on the sixth floor).
📍Taoxichuan Cultural Quarter: Nearly 300 stalls, a bit pricey, but worth a visit!
📍Fuliang High Mountain Tea Garden: Enjoy spring outings, tea picking, and relaxing afternoon tea.
6️⃣Where to stay?
Accommodation is tight during the holidays, so plan ahead. You can join a tour group like us, with all-inclusive transportation, accommodation, and a professional guide, making it worry-free and comfortable. We stayed at a porcelain-themed hotel in the city center, close to Taoxichuan Cultural Quarter, the Imperial Kiln Factory, and Sanbao Porcelain Square. Highly recommended!
7️⃣What to eat?
Food: Beef Bone Soup, Mazi, Wuming Jiaozi Ba, Lishidu Baozi
8️⃣Markets open during the Qingming Holiday:
🎪Taoxichuan Phase 1
🕘Every Friday to Sunday 3:30pm-9:30pm
🎪Sculpture Porcelain Factory
🕘Every weekend 7:00am-3:00pm
🎪Zhushan East Market
🕘Every Wednesday and Thursday 4:00pm-9:00pm
🎪Ceramic Art Street
🕘Daily 7:00pm-11:00pm
🎪Sculpture Porcelain Factory
🕘Every weekend 8:00am-5:00pm
9️⃣Driving tips for the holiday:
🔸Don't navigate to the south gate of Taoxichuan, the road is narrow and prone to traffic jams.
🔸To get to the Museum of Chinese Ceramics, take a detour via the Bailu Bridge to avoid traffic.
🔸Sanbao Village has mountain roads with poor driving conditions. Cycling is recommended.