Jingdezhen

Through its streets suffer from the polluting effects of the numerous porcelain factories dotting the city center. This scruffy city is worth a visit for its cultural and industrial importance to the country. Having produced porcelain for nearly two thousand years, Jingdezhen today houses one of the world's most impressive collections of Chinese ceramic art and artifacts. More than 30 historical ruins connected to porcelain production have been found in the city, including the ancient Hutian kiln and the royal kilns in the Ming and Qing Dynasty. Stop by the Ceramic History Museum, Porcelain Street, China Porcelain Garden or the Sanbao Ceramic Art Institute to learn the most about the local ceramics collection. Get a taste of local flavor by sampling Jiaoziba, a spicy dumpling prevalent in this region.