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Jingdezhen景德镇
Give Jingdezhen 2 nights: one full day for the kiln sites and museums, one for Taoxichuan and Sanbao, plus a half-day pottery workshop.
Jingdezhen is the porcelain capital of China and, since 2026, a UNESCO-listed ceramics landscape. It is a working craft city, not a monument city: you come to see kilns, dig through markets and throw a pot yourself. Two nights covers the core; three lets you add Yaoli or Wuyuan.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, heavy rain), Chinese New Year week
- Airport
- JDZ
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 7
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
- China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
- China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
- China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
- China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.
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In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Jingdezhen110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Jingdezhen, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 (≈ US$30) carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones…China-wide
- SIM or eSIMA roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.China-wide
- Tap waterNot for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1), and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms.China-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.China-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/I. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.China-wide
- SafetyJingdezhen is a low-crime city and safe to walk at night in the centre.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire · 120 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums and palaces close on Mondays; the Forbidden City too (outside holidays).China-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckJDZ Jingdezhen Luojia Airport (West of town; daily flights from Beijing, Shanghai roughly every other day, about 1 h (check current schedules)).
- Getting aroundcheckTaxis are cheap and the easiest way between spread-out sights; the meter starts around ¥6 (≈ under US$1) (check).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or tea in a Taoxichuan café¥20–40 (≈ US$3–6)
- Street or quick mealNoodle or rice bowl at a local restaurant¥15–35 (≈ US$3–5)
- Beerbottle in a restaurant / can at a convenience store¥8–20 (≈ US$2–3)¥5–10 (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxiMeter starts around ¥6 (check).¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4)
- Metro or bus rideCity bus ride¥1–2 (≈ under US$1)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week¥50–150 (≈ US$7–25)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum or kiln site entryCeramics Museum free; Ancient Kiln about ¥95; Imperial Kiln park about ¥60 (check).Free–¥95 (≈ US$14)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personCN¥60 (≈ US$9)
- Mid-range bedMid-range double room, a night, per roomCN¥320 (≈ US$45)
- High-end bedMid-range double room, a night, per roomCN¥600 (≈ US$85)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥300 (≈ US$45) · Mid CN¥600 (≈ US$85) · High CN¥1,200 (≈ US$170)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- JDZ Jingdezhen Luojia Airport (West of town; daily flights from Beijing, Shanghai roughly every other day, about 1 h (check current schedules))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Apr
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Mar (16 rain days), driest Oct (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Jingdezhen: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Mar
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
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Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
16 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
16 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taxis are cheap and the easiest way between spread-out sights; the meter starts around ¥6 (check). City buses run frequently and cost about ¥1. Ride-hailing works if you have Alipay or WeChat Pay set up. Motorbike taxis are best avoided.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Yaoli ancient town
goDoor to door: About 2 h
Bus or taxi from Jingdezhen, about 1 h 30 min
Old Gan-style buildings in Fuliang County; pair with the Huangyao kiln scenic area.
Wuyuan
overnightDoor to door: About 2 h
Bus or train, about 2 h
Village scenery; better with a night there than as a return day.
Fuliang County
goDoor to door: Under 1 h
Local bus or taxi, about 30–40 min
Quieter old streets and the county's porcelain history.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Zhushan District (city centre)
Walk to the Imperial Kiln park and the ceramics museum; most mid-range hotels and the train station are here.
Taoxichuan area
Studios, galleries and the weekend night market on the doorstep; best if you are buying or making.
Sanbao village
Homestays and artist studios in the hills, about 20–30 min by taxi from the centre; quiet, car-dependent.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥250–450 (≈ US$35–65) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥450–900 (≈ US$65–130) excl. bed
- High
- ¥900 (≈ US$130)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range double room1 × 2 nights × CN¥320 | CN¥640 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × CN¥600 | CN¥2,400 |
| Airport taxi, both ways2 × CN¥100 · check | CN¥200 |
| Pottery workshop session (throwing, glazing, firing)2 × CN¥200 · check | CN¥400 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × CN¥100 | CN¥200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥384 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥1,056 per person per day, bed included | CN¥4,224≈ US$600 |
2026 estimate in yuan; flights and long-distance rail excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or tea in a Taoxichuan café | ¥20–40 (≈ US$3–6) |
| Noodle or rice bowl at a local restaurant | ¥15–35 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Beer: bottle in a restaurant / can at a convenience store | ¥8–20 (≈ US$2–3) / ¥5–10 (≈ US$1–2) |
| 5 km taxiMeter starts around ¥6 (check). | ¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4) |
| City bus ride | ¥1–2 (≈ under US$1) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | ¥50–150 (≈ US$7–25) |
| Museum or kiln site entryCeramics Museum free; Ancient Kiln about ¥95; Imperial Kiln park about ¥60 (check). | Free–¥95 (≈ US$14) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Sights are spread across the city: budget taxi time between the museum, the Imperial Kiln park and Sanbao.
- Kiln and workshop visits are often booked through a studio or guide; confirm firing and collection times before you pay.
- Some cheaper hotels only accept mainland Chinese ID — check before booking.
- Summer is hot and wet; July and June are the rainiest months.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
Most embassies are in Beijing; several countries keep consulates-general in Shanghai or Guangzhou. Check your own country's list before you travel.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → city centre, taxi: about ¥30–50 (≈ US$5–7), 20–30 min (check)
- Train station → Zhushan centre, taxi: about ¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4) (check)
- Bus ride in the city: about ¥1–2 (≈ under US$1)
Say or show
- 你好 — Hello (nǐ hǎo)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xiè xie)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duō shao qián)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kě yǐ shuā kǎ ma)
- 洗手间在哪里？ — Where is the toilet? (xǐ shǒu jiān zài nǎ lǐ)
- 我想做陶艺 — I want to make pottery (wǒ xiǎng zuò táo yì)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Jingdezhen. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, heavy rain), Chinese New Year week · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for JDZ: flight days, taxi fallback, late-arrival rung.
- Walking clusters: Imperial Kiln park and Zhushan old streets; Ceramics Museum and Changjiang district; Taoxichuan and Sanbao.
- Place pages with verified hours and last entry (Ceramics Museum, Ancient Kiln, Imperial Kiln park) and workshop pages with firing times.
- Market calendar fixtures for the Saturday creative market and the Friday–Saturday Taoxichuan night stalls.