Jingdezhen travel guide

Jingdezhen in brief Celebrated as the world capital of porcelain, Jingdezhen was in the list of the first batch of twenty-four historical and cultural cities at national level. Located in the northeastern part of Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen lies on the junction of Zhejiang province, Jiangxi province and Anhui province, with Wuyuan county in the east, Wannian county in the south, Boyang county in the west, Qimen county in the north. Covering an area of 5,248 square kilometers, Jingdezhen is divided into Leping city, Fuliang County, Zhushan district and Changjiang district. Not only is Jingdezhen rich in mineral resources, such as manganese, china clay, coal, marble and alluvial gold, but also in plant resources and animal resources. Most importantly, travelers are recommended to visit Jingdezhen to explore the profound culture of porcelain. History of Jingdezhen capital of porcelain around China Boasting a long history, Jingdezhen is famous for its abundance in porcelain since Han and Tang dynasties; and in the Song Dynasty (960-1279), it became one of the renowned towns around China. Later in Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and Qing Dynasty (1636-1912), it developed into a worldwide capital of porcelain. The porcelain culture of thousand-year-long history is the witness of development of Jingdezhen. In the course of more than 1700 years... More information about Jingdezhen »