Yaoli Ancient Town - Enjoy the tranquility.

Yaoli Ancient Town, located in Fuliang County, Jingdezhen City, Jiangxi Province, is an ancient town with a rich history and cultural background. It is known as the "source of porcelain, hometown of tea, and sea of forests" because of its close relationship with ceramics, tea production, and the natural environment. The history of Yaoli Ancient Town can be traced back to the end of the Western Han Dynasty, and it has been more than 2,000 years since then. In the middle of the Tang Dynasty, it had become a major town for national ceramic production. During the Song Dynasty, the ceramic industry in Yaoli developed rapidly, reached a glorious peak, and promoted the development of neighboring Jingdezhen. Later, Jingdezhen became more famous than Yaoli and became a prefecture-level city, while Yaoli returned to tranquility and became an ancient town. Yaoli Ancient Town is located in the mountains, with the Yao River running through the town. The environment here is livable, with lush and deep primitive forests. The ancient town has a group of Ming and Qing style buildings scattered on both sides of the Yao River, including ancient kiln sites, Huizhou ancient commercial roads, etc. Yaoli is not only an ancient town with rich cultural landscapes, but also has natural ecological beauty. The harmonious coexistence of its living environment and natural environment gives people a feeling of traveling through time and space. Yaoli Scenic Area is a national key scenic spot, a national historical and cultural town, a national mine park, a national key cultural relics protection unit, and a national natural and cultural dual heritage. The main attractions in the scenic area include Chen Yi's former residence, Shigang Shenglun, Wanghu Primitive Forest, Gaoling Soil Mine Site, etc. There are also Shigang Shenglun and Cheng's Ancestral Hall in the ancient town, which display the art of Huizhou's three carvings, and lanterns and local operas that reflect the local customs of Yaoli. The ticket price for Yaoli Ancient Town is 92 yuan, covering an area of about 9,000 square meters. The ancient town is not only a treasure trove of history and culture, but also a place with beautiful natural scenery, attracting many tourists to visit.