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I finally found this small town full of life – Yixing Yaokou.

In March, when the misty rain falls in the south of the Yangtze River, how can you miss Yixing? 📣📣Delve into the source of the Zisha ore vein, uncover the birth of the "five-color soil," stroll along the Ming and Qing Dynasty Zisha Old Street, and discover the works of master craftsmen👇🏻👇🏻 🚗Transportation Guide 🚄High-speed rail: Yixing Station of Ninghang High-speed Railway, 1.5 hrs from Shanghai/40 mins from Nanjing/1 hr direct from Hangzhou, take a taxi to Dingshu Town⛳️ 🚗Self-driving: Huyi Expressway → Taodu Road, you can see giant Zisha teapot landmarks along the way (about 2.5 hrs from Shanghai) 🔴5am: Shushan South Street Old Teahouse, listen to old kiln workers telling the story of "mud and fire," with authentic Wumifan😛 🔴Night tour of the Dragon Kiln Every Friday/Saturday night at 19:00⏰, Qianshu Dragon Kiln lights up thousands of pottery lamps ⛳️Accommodation recommendation Pottery culture theme✅ ⛳️Longyao Homestay** (Qianshu Village): Sleep in a loft converted from a kiln, and wake up in the morning by the kiln opening horn🥳 ⛳️Taodu Peninsula Hotel**: The rooms are equipped with famous Zisha tea sets, and the rooftop terrace overlooks the night view of Taodu🥳 🔴One-day essential version: 07:00 Breakfast at Gu Nan Street → 08:30 Qianshu Dragon Kiln → 10:00 Zisha Museum → 12:00 Kiln Worker Cuisine Lunch → 14:00 Huanglong Mountain Exploration → 16:00 Fan Family Teapot Workshop Teapot Making → 19:00 Li River Night View 🔴Two-day deep dive version: Shushan Pottery Carving Experience → Qinglong Mountain Archaeological Park → Visit young potters in Xiwang Village → Stay overnight at Longyao Homestay
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Posted: May 4, 2025
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