Top 10 ancient towns in China
- By Lin Liyao
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E-mail China.org.cn, November 12, 2010
Jingdezhen is located on the eastern bank of the Yangtze River in Jiangxi Province. Known for its 1,700 year history of porcelain-making, the city is billed as "Porcelain City" in China.
The people of Jingdezhen have been known for their porcelain since the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220AD). During the Jingde years, between 1004-1007 AD, of the Song Dynasty (960-1279AD) Emperor Zhenzong declared that Jingdezhen would be the headquarters of imperial porcelain production. Subsequently, the town named itself after the particular portion of Emperor Zhenzong's reign. During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644AD), Jingdezhen; along with Zhuxianzhen in Henan, Hankouzhen in Hubei and Fushanzhen in Guangdong, were listed as the top towns.
Travel Tips:
Admission:
Yaoli Ancient Town: 150 yuan
Fuliang Ancient Town: 60 yuan
Porcelain Museum: 50 yuan
Guan Ware Museum: 40 yuan
Forest Park: 50 yuan
Porcelain Exhibition District: 65 yuan
