[2025 Yixing Attraction] Travel Guide for UCCA Clay Museum (Updated Apr)

Where to go during the May Day holiday? Why not visit Dingshu Town in Yixing, Jiangsu and experience a relaxing ceramic culture tour! 🍃 · Here you'll find Shushan Ancient South Street with its authentic Jiangnan flavor The picturesque Huanglong Mountain Mine Park And the UCCA Ceramic Art Museum designed by architect Kengo Kuma This holiday, why not spend 1️⃣ day experiencing the charm of this thousand-year-old pottery capital 💕 · 1️⃣-day tour itinerary: Huanglong Mountain Mine Park - Tao Second Factory - Shushan Ancient South Street · 🚄Transportation: High-speed train from Hangzhou West Station to Yixing Station, then 15min taxi ride 🚗Navigation: Huanglong Mountain Mine Park, 1.5h drive from Hangzhou, parking is 🆓 · 🔍Travel Guide: ✅Huanglong Mountain Mine Park As soon as you enter the park, you'll see unique mineral veins that give a strong sense of history. The various viewing platforms in the park offer QR codes to activate smart tour features, helping you learn about the history and culture of purple clay teapot mining. You can also enjoy spectacular panoramic views. ✅Tao Second Factory This transformed former purple clay factory is now a trendy art hub, featuring both vintage industrial red brick buildings and the UCCA Ceramic Art Museum designed by a master architect. The artistic atmosphere is 💯. At the market, selecting some exquisite ceramics to take home makes for meaningful souvenirs. ✅Ancient South Street Located at the foot of Shushan Mountain along the Li River, this is the birthplace of Yixing purple clay. Walking along the bluestone paths feels like traveling back to the Ming and Qing dynasties, with traditional old buildings exuding historical charm everywhere. You can find a small shop in the alleyways to make your own teapot or teacup, picking up a new hands-on skill. · 🌟Travel Tips Recommended touring time is 1️⃣ day: visit Huanglong Mountain Mine Park in the morning, explore Ancient South Street in the afternoon, and enjoy the night scenery and artistic atmosphere at Tao Second Factory in the evening.

Yixing is truly a hidden gem of a city—quiet with few crowds and rich in artistic 🎨 atmosphere. If you're visiting Yixing for the first time, here's how to enjoy it. I've prepared a one-day tour guide to Dingshu Town that's worth saving! Come experience Yixing's unique artistic charm! ✅ Suggested Route Huanglong Mountain Mine Park - Pottery Factory No. 2 - Shushan Ancient South Street 1️⃣ Huanglong Mountain Mine Park: An incredibly surprising destination that was once a purple clay mine. The blue lake is absolutely stunning, and the boardwalk is so unique. Photos taken here look amazing—truly showcasing nature's magnificent craftsmanship. 2️⃣ Pottery Factory No. 2: A place filled with artistic atmosphere. I was amazed by the Ceramic Art Museum designed by Japanese architectural master Kengo Kuma—it's so well-designed that casual photos turn out beautifully. The museum hosts various exhibitions worth seeing. The complex also includes a pottery bookstore, café, and marketplace that are great for browsing. 3️⃣ Shushan Ancient South Street: A street full of local charm with old buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties. There are many purple clay pottery studios where you can experience the joy of making purple clay pottery yourself—creating your own piece gives you a great sense of accomplishment. With few crowds, you can stroll at a leisurely pace and discover many interesting little shops.

Can you believe it? The location chosen by L and B for their events is Dingshu Town, a hidden gem in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, known as the "Jingdezhen" at your doorstep! · It belongs to Yixing and enjoys the reputation of "Pottery Capital," yet it remains surprisingly low-key. It's only an hour's drive from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, making it the perfect weekend getaway. · Here's a one-day itinerary: First stop, Taierzhang. The UCCA Center for Contemporary Art, designed by Kengo Kuma, features a ceramic tile facade that changes color with the light, offering amazing photo opportunities. The exhibitions inside are fantastic, and the cultural and creative district has many unique shops. · Next, head to Shushan Ancient South Street, a historic street filled with Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture, exuding an ancient charm. As the birthplace of purple clay teapots, the street is home to numerous purple clay artists' studios. If you're lucky, you might even witness a master at work and pick up an authentic purple clay teapot. · Finally, visit Huanglongshan Mine Park. Take a stroll and learn about the history of purple clay mining. From the viewing platform, you can take in the breathtaking scenery and capture stunning photos. · Travel tips: Driving from the Changshen Expressway exit to Taierzhang is very convenient; you can also take the high-speed train to Yixing Station and then take a taxi. Don't miss out on the local delicacies: wumifan (black rice pudding) and Xushe small shortbread. ·

I added a shop owner on WeChat who sells Yixing clay teapot fridge magnets. She said this is the first year for Yixing tourism. I originally wanted to go to Kiln Lake Town, but it was too popular and there were no rooms available. No worries, I visited the trendy Taoerchang instead. Even on the ninth day of the Lunar New Year, there were still quite a few people. The market was gone, and you could see that many shops weren't fully set up yet. But it's a really photogenic place, and it's a very short and pleasant walk from Taoerchang to Shushan Ancient South Street. I only passed through Yixing briefly, but I really liked it. The clay teapot fridge magnets are also super cute. I'll definitely go back. PS: The museum isn't fully developed yet, with a limited collection. Currently, it's not really worth buying a ticket to go inside (unless you're an artist). Taking photos outside is more than enough.

Who knew? You don't have to go to Jingdezhen To experience an amazing pottery tour in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai 🎈 Yixing Pottery Factory No. 2 is a great place to visit! 🏭 Step inside With its retro old factory buildings and towering chimneys The industrial style is perfect for photos 📸 You can see traditional purple clay teapots And many modern creative pottery works There are also pottery shops nearby 🎨 Featured photo spots: 1️⃣ Pottery Art Museum Designed by Kengo Kuma, the exterior is unique The interior is not open yet, but the exterior is beautiful! 2️⃣ Old chimneys and old factory buildings Full of traces of time, capture the best memories! 3️⃣ Market A collision of creativity and retro Handicrafts, food, performances, a must-see for art lovers! 💰 Cost: Free 🕙 Market: Weekends and holidays Different themes at different times Art museum and art district: Usually open all day 📍 Navigation: Yixing Pottery Factory No. 2, Yixing, Wuxi, Jiangsu Come and experience the strong artistic atmosphere and start your wonderful pottery journey 💕

If I had to choose a treasure town, I would definitely put this place on my list. I fell in love with it when I visited Yixing this time. We in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai also have our own Jingdezhen. The UCCA Tao Art Museum, which has a great sense of design, is finally open to the public. The elegant architectural aesthetics are perfect for taking photos. It is predicted that it will become the next hot spot in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai 🍁Game guide 1️⃣UCCA Tao Art Museum Designed by architect Kengo Kuma It is the fourth UCCA Art Museum after Beijing, Shanghai and Aranya to be renovated on the site of the second purple sand factory. Various lines make the appearance of the entire building very recognizable and artistic Looking down from the air, it looks like a hand-made work of art The ceramic exhibits inside are also very artistic and worth checking out!! ✨There are still exhibitions to visit now "The Way of Ceramics: A Selection of Award-winning Works from the "Mino International Ceramics Festival" from the Gifu Prefecture Contemporary Ceramics Museum in Japan" 🕑2024.10.19-2025.2.23 10:00-19:00 (Last admission time 18:30) 📸Photography tips 🔵Use wide angle to capture the extension of architectural lines 🔵Use the pool to take pictures of building reflections 🔵Aerial photography captures the overall beauty of the building 🔵You can arrive earlier to avoid the crowds and get better photos 2️⃣ Pottery Factory Handmade Market Next to the art museum is my favorite cultural and creative market. There are all kinds of handmade artworks and treasure shops to explore. It’s winter now. The various furry decorations are also suitable for winter check-in and photo taking. There are also live performances at sunset, and the atmosphere is so good!! 3️⃣Cultural and Creative District There are also many cultural and creative studios nearby where you can experience pottery handicrafts. It is very pleasant to walk around in various small shops full of literary and artistic atmosphere. 📍Yixing City, Jiangsu Province, China 🚗2.5-3 hours by car from Shanghai 🚇High-speed rail to [Yixing Station] take a taxi

|Kiln Fire Reborn - UCCA Dune Art Museum. Yixing pottery embodies the essence of millennia-old culture. The opening of the UCCA Dune Art Museum in 2024 not only marks the modern transformation of traditional art but also creates a new platform for contemporary pottery to engage in international dialogue. 🌟Highlights: As a unique work of art, this building blends perfectly with its surroundings. The UCCA Dune Art Museum covers a total area of 2,400 square meters, with a red mountain-like roof and warm handmade pottery bricks. It is the fourth UCCA museum in China, following those in Beijing, Beidaihe, and Shanghai, and is another masterpiece by renowned architect Kengo Kuma in China. The museum is predominantly dark brown, with an exterior inspired by the famous Shushan Mountains, the birthplace of Chinese purple clay art and a favorite tourist destination of the poet Su Dongpo. The undulating roof resembles a series of lush green mountains. ❤Recommended: The museum's facade is made of specially crafted pottery panels, which develop delicate textures and rich color layers after high-temperature firing. Under sunlight from different angles, the panels display a variable "kiln color" effect. Even on rainy or cloudy days, standing under the eaves, the entire roof seems to shimmer. 👍Top Recommendation: Kengo Kuma also designed a visually transparent passageway extending from the museum to the southern riverbank. Walking through it feels like passing through a series of "doors," connecting the square, river, and historical relics in the park into an organic whole. 🛏Facilities: Inside the museum, the space is flexible and varied, with independent multifunctional halls, lecture halls, conference rooms, an art shop, a café, and a leisure area, offering a diverse range of experiences. The UCCA Dune Art Museum serves as an important bridge connecting Yixing with the international art world through the medium of pottery. Using pottery as a medium, it connects the world and tells China's story, showcasing the unique charm of Chinese traditional culture to the world. It is a perfect spot for architecture and photography enthusiasts to check in.

Yixing Dune Art Museum, designed by Kengo Kuma, who advocates the "weak architecture" design concept, uses "clay elements" and his commonly used bamboo, wood, and stone to interpret the core artistic conception of the building. Looking at the blocks of clay slabs stacked together, they are only supported by the wooden and steel structures behind them, exuding a light, suspended, and meditative atmosphere. The clay slabs used on the exterior of the museum not only have curved concave and convex textures on the surface, but also have a kiln color effect that gradually changes from dark to light through high-temperature firing.

The architecture of the Tao Art Museum is itself a breathtaking work of art. Designed by Kengo Kuma, it uses clay as the main material. The special ceramic panels on the facade are fired at high temperatures, presenting subtle concave and convex textures and color layers. Under different light and angles, it seems to show a never-ending kiln-changed feast, fully displaying the profound cultural heritage of Yixing as the "Pottery Capital". This unique architectural style is not only a tribute to traditional pottery culture, but also an innovative combination of modern architectural concepts and traditional culture, allowing people to immerse themselves in a rich artistic atmosphere before even entering the museum. Tips for Playing Ticket information: No tickets are required for the Second Pottery Factory and the Pottery Art Museum, but some special exhibitions may require separate tickets Opening hours: The opening hours of the Second Tao Factory are generally from 10:00 to 21:00. The Tao Art Museum usually closes at around 19:00. You can make an appointment in advance based on the actual situation.

‼ ️Don’t go to Jingdezhen to squeeze in with the crowds anymore! Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai also have their own Jingdezhen, which is located in Yixing, Jiangsu! Tao Erchang as Yixing's iconic art museum🎨 The fourth venue, UCCA Tao Art Museum, is finally open to the public. What is the charm of this place? Is it worth a visit⁉️ Why not take a look at my practical guide 📝 Remember to collect it‼ ️ 📍: Jiangsu Wuxi Yixing City Ceramic Factory No. 2 🎫Free tickets, no reservation required 🚄Take the high-speed rail to Yixing Station, and take a taxi for more than 10 minutes~ 🚗Less than 2 hours by car from Nanjing 🅿️Parking information: Free parking is provided, with ample parking spaces ⏰Opening hours: 10:00~21:00 (the museum is open until 19:00) - ✅【Ceramic Factory No. 2 Check-in Guide】 1️⃣UCCA Tao Art Museum: The building itself is a work of art and is very photogenic. The aerial photography effect is even more shocking! The museum is also open to the public, and the opening exhibition is "The Way of Vessels - A Selection of Award-winning Works from the Mino International Ceramics Festival from the Gifu Prefecture Contemporary Ceramics Museum in Japan" ⏰Date: October 19, 2024 – February 23, 2025 - 2️⃣Cultural and Creative District The Second Tao Factory was transformed from the original Second Zisha Factory and retains many old factory buildings. In addition to the Pottery Bookstore, Art Store, Maokong Bookstore, Teapot Art Exhibition, etc., there are also some artist studios to visit. 📍Ceramic Bookstore: It is three stories high, and the top floor is not open yet. It collects the works of many ceramic masters. The art shop on the second floor is also worth a visit 📍Cat's Castle in the Sky: A well-known online bookstore, the second-floor window faces the art gallery, making it a great place to spend some leisure time 📍In addition, there are many shops such as Fanhua Creation, Zuwu, Daya Shifang, etc. - 3️⃣Handmade market: The opening special handmade market brought together more than 160 stall owners, including authors of handmade art, tea utensils, and food. Let you choose your favorite cultural and creative products while enjoying different delicacies Location: East-West Square ⏰Time: October 18, 2024 - October 20, 2024 - 10:00-21:00 - 4️⃣Art Exhibition: 🏺Pot Art Competition Exhibition: Showing the creators' infinite imagination of pots 🎨09 Art Center: The frames of the paintings on display are slightly abstract, and some works can be purchased 🪴Bonsai exhibition: 🈶Many bonsai with artistic shapes

🎉 Have you heard? This small city in southern Jiangsu, Yixing, is about to have its moment of glory! 🎉 UCCA's fourth art museum - the Ceramic Art Museum, is about to shine in the 'China's Ceramic Capital.' It feels like the next big hit on social media is going to be it! ✨ 👣 Even though it hasn't officially opened yet, I can't wait to go check it out! 🏃‍♀️ After all, as the newest member of the UCCA family, it comes with a 7,000-year history of pottery and Yixing clay culture, how can one not be excited? 💖 🏛️ Moreover, this art museum is another masterpiece by the architectural master Kengo Kuma! 👨‍🎨 Every time his works become landmarks, and this time is no exception. I can already imagine it becoming a popular check-in spot! 📸 📍 The location is super convenient, right at Taoer Factory in Yixing, Wuxi, Jiangsu. It's only 1.5 hours drive to Hangzhou, 2.5 hours to Shanghai, and just 2 hours to Nanjing and Suzhou! 🚗 A spontaneous trip is just that simple! 🛫 🎫 What's even better is that it's free of charge and no reservation is needed, it's simply a lazy person's paradise! 🎉 I suggest coming in the evening, from 16:00 to 21:00, the light is soft, and the photos turn out great! 🌅 📸 Here comes the photo guide! The brick-colored building of the museum looks great from every angle! 📷 Remember to bring your white, autumn-colored, black, or beige clothes, along with retro props like folding fans and oil-paper umbrellas, and you'll instantly have an artistic vibe! 👗 🏺 After visiting the museum, don't forget to check out the cultural and creative market at Taoer Factory, where you can find a wide variety of handmade ceramics. The blue sky at sunset is simply the perfect backdrop for photos! 🌄 🎶 There are also live music performances in the evening. Sitting with friends under the evening glow, listening to music, and feeling slightly tipsy is just perfect! 🍷🎵 🍦 Hungry? The food area at Taoer Factory is waiting for you to explore, and Yixing's delicacies will definitely satisfy you! 🍜 🔍 Don't forget, there are many hidden treasure shops in the small alleys of Taoer Factory. In the summer, you can go in to enjoy the air conditioning and learn to make handicrafts, which is also a unique experience! 🛠️ Ice cream is also great for cooling down! 🍦 Come to Yixing and feel the unique charm of ceramic culture with me! 👭💕