Solid itinerary, you've got the essentials down. For Taoxichuan, the Creative Market is great, but don't skip the indoor galleries in the old factory buildings there. I spent a whole afternoon in one that had a solo show by a local ceramicist who was doing these incredible thin-walled bowls that looked like they were made of paper. The pieces were for sale, but even just looking was worth it.

One thing about the Porcelain Street Market: the best deals are actually in the side alleys off the main strip. The vendors there are often wholesalers who'll sell you a single bowl for the same price as a dozen if you're polite. I got a set of four tea cups for 30 CNY from a woman who barely spoke English, just pointed and smiled.

For Day 3, if you have a bit more time, skip the bus and rent a scooter from a shop near the bus station for about 80 CNY a day. The ride to Yaoli is through some nice countryside, and you can stop at a couple of smaller villages along the way that aren't on the tourist route. Just make sure you fill up at a gas station before leaving town, the ones out there are few and far between.

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This is a solid itinerary, you've covered the main spots well. One thing I'd add is that the Sanbao Village clay sessions are worth the 50 CNY, but they fill up fast in the morning, so booking ahead by calling the museum office is smart. I tried to just show up once and they were full until 2 PM.

For Day 3, the bus to Yaoli drops you at the new town entrance, but the old part is a 10 minute walk past the bridge. There's a small noodle shop on the river path that does a decent bowl for 12 CNY, better than the tourist restaurants near the main square. Also, the bus back to Jingdezhen stops running around 4 PM, so keep an eye on the time or you'll be stuck paying 120 CNY for a taxi.

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You've done a great job putting this together. One thing I'd add is that the Taoxichuan night market is amazing for food, but the real hidden gem there is the weekend ceramic flea market in the parking lot behind the main buildings. I found a tiny, imperfect celadon cup from someones personal collection for 20 CNY, and it's become my favorite thing to drink tea from at home.

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really good guide, covers the main spots. one thing i'd throw in is the little ceramic painting workshops in Taoxichuan where you can paint your own piece and they fire it for you. it's like 80-120 RMB and takes about a week, they'll ship it to your home if you ask. i did that last year and my mug came out terrible but it's a fun memory

also if you're into photography, the Imperial Kiln Museum rooftop has a view of the whole kiln chimney skyline that nobody seems to know about. there's a small door near the exit staircase that leads up, just ask the guard nicely and they'll let you through. sunset up there is incredible, all those old brick stacks catching the orange light

for eating, skip the fancy places and hit the night market stalls near Taoxichuan after 7pm. there's a guy who does these grilled fish skewers with cumin and chili that are insane, 15 RMB for three and he's been there for years. grab a couple and eat them walking along the river, that's the real Jingdezhen vibe

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ngl the guide is pretty spot on but i'd add that the Sanbao village bike rental thing is a bit of a trap if you're not used to hills. the road gets steep past the ceramic museum and you'll prob end up walking your bike up for like 15 minutes. better to just walk the whole village, it's not that big and you'll notice more studio details that way

also if you're into the whole pottery workshop thing, skip the drop-in classes in Taoxichuan and go straight to Sanbao Pottery Art Center. yeah it's a bit more expensive around 250 RMB for a half day but you get actual one-on-one time with a master potter instead of just some student helper. i learned way more about trimming and glazing in two hours there than i did in a whole day at the cheaper places

for food nobody mentioned the sesame pancakes at the little cart outside the Imperial Kiln Museum. they're like 5 RMB and come fresh out of a clay oven, crispy on the outside with this sweet bean paste inside. perfect snack while you're waiting for the golden hour light on those arches

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honestly this is a really solid guide, captures the essentials well. one thing i'd add is that the Imperial Kiln Museum is worth going to even if you're not super into ceramics, the building itself is stunning especially around golden hour when the light hits those brick arches. also if you're in Taoxichuan on a weekend evening, the night market there has some great local art students selling really cool experimental pieces for like 50-100 RMB, way cheaper than the main market and often more unique

for food i'd swap Porcelain Capital Restaurant for a place called Laomao Cold Noodles on Zhonghua South Road, it's a tiny hole-in-the-wall but their liangfen is the best i've had in the city, super fresh and that chili oil is legit spicy. and if you're renting an electric scooter, watch out for the cobblestone streets in Sanbao village, almost wiped out on a loose stone there last spring

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