Jingdezhen's best photo spots! 24-hour guide to the Imperial Kiln Museum

📌Address: No. 187 Zhushan Middle Road, Jingdezhen (next to the Imperial Kiln Site of the Ming and Qing Dynasties) ⏰Hours: ▫️Museum & Site Park: 8:00–22:00 ▫️Longzhu Pavilion & Core Area of the Site: 8:30–17:30 🎫Tickets: CNY 55, half price for students. Book via the WeChat official account "Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Museum" and enter with your ID card 🚗Transportation: Taxi fare within the city is less than CNY 10. Take bus No. 1/2/6 to Yuyao Jingxiang 🌟Three must-have experiences 1️⃣【Imperial porcelain like that in the Forbidden City】 ▶️ Ming Dynasty Yongle Sweet White Glaze Tripod Censer: The pinnacle of craftsmanship, as thin as an eggshell ▶️ Yuan Dynasty Blue and White Underglaze Red Chilong Ear Lidded Jar: One of only five in the world ▶️ A pit full of broken porcelain: The site where defective porcelain from the official kilns of the Ming Dynasty was smashed and buried. It's shocking! 2️⃣【Architectural aesthetics】 The arched red brick kiln designed by Zhu Pei Architects was rated the "second most beautiful museum in the world"! Recommended activities: 🌇 Take photos during the blue hour (17:00–19:00) (the reflection of the arch in the pool is stunning) 🌃 Take photos of the night view after 19:30 (the warm light through the hollow brick wall looks like a giant lantern) 3️⃣【Immersive archaeology】 ✔️ Explore the underground palace of Longzhu Pavilion and the kiln site of the Ming Dynasty ✔️ Experience traditional pottery making at the Intangible Cultural Heritage Center (reservation required one day in advance) ✔️ Buy a "porcelain shard blind box" at the cultural and creative store and dig for treasure on site 🗺️Walking route (including hidden photo spots) Enter through the south gate ➜ Take photos of the arched buildings in the site park ➜ Visit the main hall of the museum to see the porcelain collection ➜ Take photos of Longzhu Pavilion from the rooftop corridor ➜ Visit the ceramic specimen wall in the north courtyard ➜ Drink kiln worker coffee on Taoyangli Old Street 📸Best photo spots ▶️ Central dome of the main hall (take wide-angle photos from below for an interstellar feel) ▶️ Mirror corridor in the Blue and White Secret Realm Exhibition Hall ▶️ Ceramic jar installation art wall in the site area ▶️ Frame the ancient town's blue tiles from the top floor of Longzhu Pavilion 💡Hidden tips ✅ Wear a black/white long dress for a more advanced look ✅ Use a blue and white porcelain plate as a prop to take creative reflection photos ✅ Special edition of Longzhu Pavilion lighting every Friday night 🍜Nearby food ▫️"Zhuolao Canteen" in the Imperial Kiln Scenic Area, spicy fried pork with cold noodles is a must-try ▫️"Fried Dough Sticks Wrapped in Glutinous Rice Cake" at the entrance of Taoyangli, an old brand ✨Ultimate tips: ❶ The least crowded times are 8:00 and 20:00. Tour groups are concentrated between 10:00 and 16:00 ❷ Rainy days have a better atmosphere! The water mist and red bricks create a movie filter effect ❸ Plan a night tour with the Taoxichuan Night Market, an 8-minute taxi ride away