[2025 Liling Attraction] Travel Guide for Liling Ceramics Museum (Updated Jun)

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| The most complete guide for a two-day trip to Liling Porcelain City to eat stir-fried dishes and watch fireworks. My hometown is Liling, Hunan, very close to Changsha, and I am a native of Liling! I have to strongly recommend it! The first choice for traveling around Changsha, I have compiled a 2-day and 1-night guide to share with you! It's also a good choice to spend a weekend here to play - ✅About transportation: By car 🕗About 1 hour (no traffic jam) 🚄Changsha South-Liling East 🕖：22 minutes 🎫：35r - ✅Route planning: 📃Day 1 🚄Liling East (bus 2r or taxi to the city center about 25r) Liling Porcelain Valley - Porcelain Valley Study - 1915 Characteristic Block - Tao Runhui Picks Up Porcelains and Takes Photos - Watch the Porcelain Culture Fireworks Live Drama "National Color Liling" 📃Day 2 Zhuangyuanzhou - Lujiang Academy - Liling Gate - Both sides of the river - Go to the Xiandu main store opposite to buy souvenirs - Return 🚄 - ✅Liling food recommendations 💛Breakfast recommendation: #凯宣城粉面馆 (go to the beef pot noodles before 9:30 yyds #刘老段Guilin rice noodles (delicious, inexpensive and affordable) #GuoguangGuilin Rice Noodles (People in Liling love to eat Guilin rice noodles🤫 #Wanlilong Baozi Shop (children's favorite 💛Meal recommendations: #羽小巷 Cumin beef, jumping frog Deng Mama Liling Steamed Fish #Li Shopkeeper #Porcelain City Private Kitchen #Qiuji Chicken Diving fish, chicken, ribs #BrothersKitchen The rest I think are all pretty much the same! 😂 💛Snack recommendations: #Lao Luo Ji Stinky Tofu #Kyushu fried chicken fillet #Fengwei duck head 💛Midnight snack recommendation: #瓷城夜市 Recommended ice flower fried sugar cake #张春香炒粉 (Recommended fried noodles, although you have to queue up, but it's worth it #芝味湘西烤 Iron plate clams and edamame with sauce are must-order (every time my friends come to Changsha, I will bring them to eat once 🙋🏻‍♀️ #Ziyang Lobster is amazing - ✅Liling souvenir recommendations #仙都 I love every one of Xiandu. Recommended: soy sauce chicken, duck tongue, chicken feet (You must buy the fragrance that can be smelled everywhere in Liling!) - ✅Accommodation recommendations No additional recommendations, all attractions are close! Just look at the reviews and choose the best one [Awesome]

📍Liling City in Hunan Province is known as the "National Porcelain Capital". When it comes to porcelain, everyone is familiar with Jingdezhen. Liling porcelain is mainly used for foreign trade, so it is not well known. This is actually a very amazing place. The export scale of Liling ceramics is about 3 billion, and one out of every four ceramic cups in the world is produced in Liling👍🏻. The county was established in the early Eastern Han Dynasty, abolished in the Sui Dynasty, and re-established in the early Tang Dynasty. The "Famous Places" said that "there is a tomb in the north of the county, and there is a well under the tomb. The spring gushed out like sweet wine, so the county was named after it." Liling, which has not changed its name for more than 2,000 years, turned out to be so hidden. ⭐Game guide ​ Liling's three treasures: porcelain, fireworks, and stir-fried dishes ✅The first stop is the Liling Ceramic Museum, a bowl-shaped building 🥰, which houses 6,000-year-old ceramic bowls, Han Dynasty pottery jars, 🔺National First-Class Cultural Relic Underglaze Five-Colored Lentil Double-Bird Bottle, which won the gold medal at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition held in San Francisco, USA in 1915 🏅. Since then, Liling ceramics have been popular in China and all over the world. The national first-class cultural relic, the hollow dragon and phoenix palace lantern, took 1 year and 8 months to complete. When you see it with your own eyes, you can't believe it is actually porcelain. There are three Lingling Pagodas, a national first-class cultural relic, carved in total. One is displayed in the Hunan Hall of the Great Hall of the People, one is displayed in the Hunan Provincial Light Industry Hall, and the other is displayed in the Liling Ceramics Museum. The craftsmanship is simply amazing! After visiting the museum, I realized that ceramics involve a wide range of fields and play an immeasurable role. ✅The second stop is to pick up porcelain. As the name suggests, it is really to pick up. There are all kinds of porcelain, with slight flaws but generally not visible. Some of them are charged but the upper limit is 15. I feel like putting it in a burlap bag as long as it is not too heavy. 😄, 📍 Navigate to Qingzizhong and go to Linling Ceramics (Guangming may not be found). There are many types here and the scale is large. There are also many ceramic factories near Zhifu Road in Wanyi Village. The ceramic factories are not concentrated, so there is no need to run around. The recommendations are very comprehensive. ✅The third stop is Liling Kiln, which is the best-preserved ancient porcelain factory. You can see the stepped kiln, dragon kiln, etc. and understand the whole process of making porcelain. But for laymen, this place does not have a deep impression. Surprisingly, there is Weishan Scenic Area nearby, which is very beautiful. ✅Mashi - the hometown of Li Ting, the ancestor of fireworks, is also the dividing line between Liling, Liuyang and Pingxiang. Li Ting invented firecrackers 1,400 years ago. Since then, Liuyang, Pingxiang and Liling have become the "Golden Triangle" for fireworks production. You can buy fireworks here and set them off in designated places (you can ask the store owner for the specific location). ​✅Then visit the most beautiful academy in Hunan - Lujiang Academy, see the ancient camphor tree from 1510 where Wang Yangming had a dialogue, climb the Wangjiang Tower, 1 km away is Liling Gate, behind it is the commercial street, and then go for a stroll at Lujiang Bridge, which is really pleasant. ​ 🎫Tickets: Liling Ceramics Museum🆓 is open to the public free of charge. You are not allowed to enter from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. It is open as usual after 1:00 p.m. No tickets are required for other places (you need to bring your mainland China ID card) ​ 🍛 Food ​ 1⃣️Be sure to try several types of noodles, the varieties are particularly good. I once drove more than 60 kilometers just to eat the noodles there. ​2⃣️Xiandu spicy sauce duck is delicious, and there is also minced duck 3⃣️Stir-fried meat with soup is one of the three treasures. ​ ​ Picking porcelain is recommended for self-driving tours because you really can't stop holding it 😄😄😄 ​ OK, it’s another day of learning, I wish you all have fun 😁 ​ ​ ​ ​

Liling's ceramic production has a history of nearly two thousand years. During the Eastern Han Dynasty, there were large-scale workshops engaged in pottery production in the suburbs near Liling County (now Xinyang Nan Bamboo Mountain, Wangping, Hetang and other villages). The production of celadon began during the Song and Yuan dynasties. In 1908, Liling created and invented the famous underglaze polychrome porcelain, which is made by first painting patterns on the semi-finished product, then applying glaze and firing it in a high-temperature kiln. After firing, the pattern is covered by a layer of transparent glaze, making it appear crystal clear and bright. It combines the beauty of the body, glaze, craftsmanship, shape, and color decoration, possessing high aesthetic value and cultural significance. The underglaze polychrome porcelain won the gold medal at the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco, USA, which took Liling ceramics to the pinnacle of art and industrial development. The production process of underglaze polychrome porcelain is extremely tedious and complex, and very difficult. First, top-quality porcelain clay is selected for the embryo, and processes such as sedimentation, slag filtration, and iron absorption are carried out before shaping to ensure that the porcelain clay is free of other impurities. Shaping requires the porcelain body to be polished very thin and smooth. The pigments used for porcelain painting come from glaze materials, rare earths, and colored metal minerals, some of which contain precious metals like gold, making them very valuable. Polychrome porcelain is not only beautiful and generous but also has the advantages of being abrasion-resistant, acid and alkali-resistant, lead-free, and never fading. Due to the environmentally friendly and lustrous characteristics of underglaze polychrome porcelain, since 1958, Liling ceramics have been selected as the daily-use porcelain, state banquet porcelain, display porcelain, and gift porcelain for Mao Zedong and other party and national leaders, becoming the prestigious 'national porcelain' and 'red official kiln'. Liling's Qunli Porcelain Factory has repeatedly made daily-use porcelain for Chairman Mao, which is also known as 'Mao porcelain'. 'Mao porcelain' represents the ultimate in underglaze polychrome porcelain and also represents the highest level of Liling's porcelain-making industry at that time. Since then, Liling has also made special porcelain for many leaders at home and abroad, further enhancing the reputation of Liling ceramics around the world. 'Wan Zi Qian Hong' Tableware (Picture 9): Hall 118 of the Great Hall of the People, which was Chairman Mao Zedong's favorite hall, where he worked, held meetings, received foreign guests, and rested all year round. The black ground full-flower Chinese tableware used in the hall was finely crafted in Liling. The painting adopts Liling's traditional underglaze color porcelain hand-painted Fen Shui decoration technique, ingeniously blending various precious flowers, with each containing elements of the other, some budding and some passionately blooming, competing in beauty, giving a sense of a splendid and luxurious floral tapestry, reflecting the prosperous scene of the harmonious coexistence of China's multi-ethnic family. 'Dan Feng Chao Yang' Tableware (Picture 10): Put into use in 2001, it is the first time since the founding of the People's Republic of China that the Great Hall of the People has officially used special tableware with a dedicated design for a state banquet. Due to the special nature of the state banquet, the design of this set of porcelain uses the national flower peony and the Chinese auspicious totem phoenix as decorative elements, and since the phoenixes all fly towards the national emblem, it is named 'Dan Feng Chao Yang'. 'Sheng Shi Fang Hua' Tableware (Picture 11): Put into use in 2018, it uses the national flower peony as the design material, and is exquisitely crafted using traditional entwined branch decoration techniques and Liling's pure hand-painting skills. The tableware pattern design is ingenious and continuous, with bright and gorgeous color matching, possessing a very strong Chinese cultural characteristic without losing a modern fashion sense. Liling Ceramic Museum

During the May Day mini-holiday, I embarked on a journey to Liling, a place known as the 'millennium porcelain capital'. It attracted my attention as a distant traveler with its exquisite ceramics and unique food culture. Early in the morning, the streets of Liling were filled with the aroma of stir-fried rice noodles. I ordered a bowl just like the locals, steaming hot. Golden eggs, green bean sprouts, and colorful mixed noodles were stir-fried in the pan, topped with soy sauce and chili powder, making the aroma irresistible. With the first bite, the rich texture and unique taste marked the start of a Liling morning from this bowl of stir-fried noodles. In the afternoon, I visited the Porcelain Valley Flower Sea, where the 'Sing a Song Together' event was being held. Despite the drizzle, the audience's enthusiasm was undiminished. The appearance of Gan Wangxing took the atmosphere to a climax. His singing, like flames, ignited everyone's hearts. In the rain, we waved our umbrellas to the rhythm of the music, as if the whole world was immersed in this joy. Leaving the Porcelain Valley Flower Sea, I arrived at the 1915 block. It seemed like a world of ceramics, with exquisite handmade ceramic works and artistic trinkets everywhere. In a small shop, I encountered the internet-famous 'Xiao Hai Ge Fried Rice'. The fragrant fried rice made me stop to taste. On the 1915 stage, instrumental performances and rock dances were performed in turn, showing me the passion and vitality of Liling. In the evening, I went to the Two Sides of One River. An immersive Hanfu parade was taking place. Members of the Liling Hanfu Association, dressed in gorgeous Hanfu, strolled by the river. Their flowing robes and exquisite makeup seemed to transport me to an ancient court. In the parade, I also saw many tourists dressed in Hanfu, moving forward with the procession, feeling the charm of Chinese culture. During my days in Liling, I also participated in the Taorunhui event. Here you could play games for free and win prizes, and I was lucky to get some exquisite porcelain pieces. There were also young men offering free photography for tourists. This May Day holiday, Liling gave me so many surprises and emotions. The porcelain and food made me linger, and the culture and warmth earned my respect.

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Additionally, since there are so many exhibits inside the museum has timed openings I heard it's open from 9 am to 12 pm (no entry after 11 am) and from 1 pm to 5 pm (closed at noon, no entry after 4 pm) Usually closed on Mondays Currently, Halls 1 and 2 are open to the public There are also exhibition halls below, where you can buy ceramics on site 【Detailed Guide】 Morning: Breakfast at Liu Longzi Noodle Shop (Ceramics Mouth branch), both the soup noodles and fried noodles are delicious, Deng's Oil Fire (can't remember the full name, but they're all on the same street) Morning: Visit the Ceramic Museum, which is quite large and requires about 2 hours Noon: Dine at Ceramics Mouth nearby, where there are many shops, the God of Wealth Temple, and the Guanyin Temple for incense burning and praying, with ancient architectural charm After dining, you can rest at the Porcelain Valley Book Bar Afternoon: Considering the business hours of Taorun, go there first for photos and check-in, see if you need to buy ceramics based on your needs, if there's extra time you can go to the nearby Guoguang old factory to pick up ceramics (about a 10-minute drive), then visit the 1915 Liling International Ceramic Culture Characteristic District for fun, where you can also see art exhibitions Evening: You can dine nearby, or choose a dining place based on the location of your hotel

Compared to Jingdezhen, I prefer this porcelain city recommended by National Geographic. When it comes to porcelain, everyone first thinks of Jingdezhen. Compared to this city full of Eastern aesthetics, I love this lesser-known treasure of a porcelain city in Hunan - Liling more. With its profound cultural heritage and buildings of various shapes, Additionally, this city also has the reputation of being the hometown of fireworks. It is indeed a place worthy of being listed by National Geographic.

💕When it comes to porcelain, the first thing that comes to mind is Jingdezhen 🌟Compared to this city full of oriental aesthetics, I prefer this unpopular treasure porcelain city in Hunan-Liling 🔆With rich cultural heritage and buildings of various shapes, this city is also known as the hometown of fireworks, and it is worthy of being listed in the National Geographic 👯How to play (one-day tour route) Picking up porcelain - Ceramics Valley - Liling Ceramics Museum - Ceramics Valley Bookstore - Lujiang Academy - Xianshan Park - Liling Gate - Qingyun Bridge - Zhuangyuan Island 🚙How to get there 1 hour drive to Changsha 🚋Train: Changsha Station - Liling Station 1 hour and 20 minutes 🚄High-speed rail: Changsha South Station-Liling East Station 20 minutes 🔆Check-in point strategy Ceramic Valley The iconic building complex in Liling is made of bowls, vases and other utensils. Under the blue sky and white clouds, it looks like a colorful abstract oil painting. The museum in it records the history of the city of Liling. 🎈Liling Gate Starting from Lujiang Ancient Bridge in the east and connecting to Pagoda Road in the west, you can wait until the evening when the lights on both sides of the river are lit up, which is particularly beautiful. 🎈Zhuangyuanzhou A scholar in the Tang Dynasty studied hard here and later won the title of top scholar, hence the name Zhuangyuan Island. It is very pleasant to overlook the scenery of Lujiang River from the island. 🎈 Pick up porcelain When you come to Liling, you must go to pick up porcelain. Navigate to Huasheng Porcelain. You can pick it up for free near the porcelain factory before 10 am. The result is not important. The whole process is mainly about having fun. 🎈Lujiang Academy Surrounded by green mountains and clear water, walking in this academy with a strong bookish atmosphere will relax your body and mind. 🎈Xianshan Park Climb up to the Wangjiang Tower to enjoy the beautiful view of the city 🥘Delicious food Just for a bite of fried noodles, the city of Liling is worth a trip. You won’t want to leave after eating it. In addition, the marinated duck, fried dough sticks and fried cakes are also worth trying!

When we think of porcelain, we first think of Jingdezhen. Compared to this city full of oriental aesthetics, I prefer this unpopular treasure-level ceramic valley in Hunan. The rich cultural heritage and buildings of various shapes. This city is also known as the hometown of fireworks. It is worthy of being listed in the National Geographic. You must come on a sunny day. It is even more beautiful under the blue sky and white clouds. The exhibition hall mainly introduces the development history of Liling ceramics. Many ceramics are worth seeing. The museum does not require tickets, but reservations must be made in advance. Play One-day tour route Picking porcelain-Ceramic Valley-Liling Ceramic Museum-Ceramic Valley Book Bar-Lu Jiang Academy-Xianshan Park-Liling Gate-Qingyun Bridge-Zhuangyuan Island

|A beautiful museum within 1 hour! _Liling Ceramics Museum! . When it comes to porcelain, everyone will definitely think of Jingdezhen in Jiangxi first. But Liling in Zhuzhou, Hunan is actually one of the three major "porcelain capitals" in China. The Liling Ceramics Museum displays fine ceramics from Liling's dynasties. Exhibition Hall 1 is about the history of Liling underglaze colored porcelain, from the Neolithic Age 5,000 BC to various ceramics during the Republic of China period, as well as the production process. You can also learn about the application of traditional Chinese cultural elements in ceramics. It is very interesting to visit as a whole! Exhibition Hall 2 is mostly filled with modern ceramic works, from the special porcelain for the Great Hall of the People to the national banquet porcelain and national gift porcelain. Each piece is very delicate and worth a careful look! After visiting the Ceramic Museum, you can also visit the art gallery opposite, where there are some modern art works made of ceramics~ Finally, if you are tired of shopping, you can go to Cigu Bookstore to read a book, have a drink and take a rest! Go to the shop in Ciqikou to experience the joy of kneading mud~ What a beautiful museum!