Find the original way of life in Yixing Kiln Lake!

### **Yixing Kiln Lake Town Travel Guide: The Perfect Blend of Pottery, Scenery, and Slow Living** Yixing Kiln Lake Town is an immersive resort that takes pottery culture as its soul and landscape as its canvas. It has both the profound heritage of the millennium pottery capital and the exquisite scenery of the Jiangnan water town, making it suitable for literary youths, families, or travelers pursuing tranquility. --- ## **I. Town Highlights** ✅ **Pottery Experience**—Make Zisha teapots and pottery by hand to feel the charm of intangible cultural heritage ✅ **Natural Scenery**—Bamboo forests, tea fields, and lakes; every shot is a masterpiece ✅ **Light and Shadow Art**—The Kiln Lake light show at night is like a dream ✅ **Slow-Paced Life**—Fewer people and beautiful scenery, suitable for relaxing and spacing out --- ## **II. Transportation Guide** ### **1. How to Get There?** - **Self-driving** (Recommended): - Approx. 2.5 hours from Shanghai/Suzhou - Approx. 2 hours from Nanjing/Hangzhou - Navigate to "Yixing Kiln Lake Town" - **High-speed Rail**: - Take to "Yixing Station," and then take a taxi for about 30 minutes (approx. CNY 50) - **Bus**: - Take the "Tourist Line" from Yixing Bus Station (fewer buses, taxi is recommended) ### **2. Transportation in the Town** - **Walking**: The core area is not large, suitable for strolling - **Electric Car Rental**: CNY 20–30/hour, suitable for touring around the lake --- ## **III. Must-Play Projects & Check-in Spots** ### **1. Pottery Handcraft Experience** - **Throwing Experience** (CNY 80–150): Professional instructor guides you to make your own pottery - **Zisha Teapot DIY** (CNY 200+): Suitable for in-depth experience, can be fired and taken away - **Tips**: Make an appointment in advance, it is crowded on weekends ### **2. Kiln Lake Light and Shadow Show** - **Time**: 19:30–21:00 (extended to 21:30 in summer) - **Best Viewing Spots**: Yunshuiyao Boardwalk, Lakeside Viewing Platform ### **3. Celadon Ancient Road Hiking** - **Route**: 3 km loop, passing through ancient kiln sites, bamboo forests, and tea fields - **Features**: You can pick up ancient pottery pieces and feel the traces of history ### **4. Kiln Fun Market (Weekend Limited)** - **Time**: Every Saturday 9:00–15:00 - **Good Items to Find**: Handmade Zisha, bamboo weaving crafts, Yixing black tea --- ## **IV. Food Recommendations** 🍚 **Must-Eat Specialties**: - **Kiln Worker Casserole Rice** (Salted meat + bamboo shoots, cooked in a firewood stove) - **Black Rice** (Dyed with Nanzhu leaves, eat with white sugar) - **Zisha Stewed Soup** (Local chicken + mushrooms, slowly stewed in a Zisha teapot) ☕ **Internet-Famous Coffee Shops**: - **"Clay Stove Coffee"**: Coffee in a pottery cup, super photogenic - **"Tea Field Bistro"**: Lakeside tea house, suitable for spacing out and watching the sunset --- ## **V. Accommodation Recommendations** 🏨 **High-End Vacation**: - **Kiln Lake Resort Hotel** (CNY 800–1,500/night) - Lake view room + private hot spring, including pottery experience coupons 🏡 **Literary B&B**: - **"Ni Su"** (CNY 400–600) - Pottery-themed rooms, terrace with tea field views 💰 **Cost-Effective Choice**: - **"Tao Mian" Youth Hostel** (CNY 200/bed) - Courtyard style, open-air movie at night --- ## **VI. 2 Days 1 Night Itinerary Recommendation** **Day 1**: - Morning: Arrive at the town → Pottery experience - Noon: Kiln worker casserole rice + Zisha stewed soup - Afternoon: Celadon ancient road hiking → Tea field photos - Evening: Kiln Lake light show → Night tour of the market **Day 2**: - Morning: Lakeside walk/bike ride - Morning: Yun Lake boating (CNY 30/person) - Noon: Black rice + local side dishes - Afternoon: Return trip --- ## **VII. Avoiding Pitfalls Guide** ⚠️ **Precautions**: 1. Some outdoor activities are canceled on rainy days, check the weather forecast in advance 2. Non-guests need to purchase tickets (CNY 80, including basic experience) 3. The town has a weak signal, it is recommended to save offline maps --- ## **VIII. Best Travel Season** - **Spring (March–May)**: Tea picking, flower viewing, suitable for taking pictures - **Autumn (September–November)**: Reed marshes, chestnut market, pleasant climate --- ### **Conclusion** Yixing Kiln Lake Town is a place where people can calm down and feel the pottery, nature, and slow life. Whether it is making pottery by hand, spacing out by the lake, or taking a night tour of the light show, you can find your own comfortable time. 📌 **Tips**: Bring a blank notebook, there are commemorative stamps to collect in many corners of the town!