Yaoli Destination

A love at first sight, a place everyone dreamed of in childhood, full of small surprises in every detail. Experience the fun of rural fields, eat farm food here, catch fish in the creek, feed chickens, paddle bamboo rafts, and harvest rice. The landlady said, she came from Fujian for the boss's dream, but after opening, there were many difficulties, and there is still a lot of room for improvement. It's not easy to live in the countryside.

▪️ Yaoli Ancient Town Scenic Area The ancient streets in China feel quite similar, selling small commodities wholesaled from Yiwu, with slightly higher prices, small bridges, flowing water, and old houses. However, Yaoli doesn't have a strong commercial vibe. It still retains its natural and cultural scenery. 🅿️: There is a parking lot, and the parking fee for cars is 5 yuan. Suitable for visiting on sunny or rainy days, allocate at least 4 hours for photography. Tip: Follow the river on the right hand side and walk inside. You don't need to buy a ticket at the entrance street of the ticket office. The good photo spots are free, and the fee is for Chen Yi's former residence and three other very small attractions. Photo Travel Guide: 1. The old streets, old buildings, and stone roads of the ancient town can still make for good photos, and occasionally there are a few old houses with nice structures and well-preserved carvings. 2. The landscape of Yaoli is also a major feature. If you have time, you can go to a nearby viewing platform to overlook the entire ancient town and the surrounding natural scenery. 3. Recently, due to safety issues, the wooden bridge has been dismantled, leaving only a few large bridges. 4. Hello Coffee Shop in Yaoli, recently the roses are in full bloom, and it's a great spot for taking pictures at the entrance.

Wondering where to find the 'azure color amidst the misty rain'? Come with me on May Day! Yaoli Ancient Town is the birthplace of blue and white porcelain, where Fang Wenshan's 'azure color amidst the misty rain' can be found. As the cradle of Jingdezhen ceramics, the phrase 'after the rain, the sky clears and the clouds break, such color will be used in the future' endows it with elegance and mystery among all beings. Amidst the surrounding mist, the town is lush and serene, natural and tranquil. The ancient Huizhou-style bridges, flowing water, and households still retain their simple local customs. A meandering and clear Yaoli River runs through the town. Hundreds of Ming and Qing Dynasty Huizhou-style buildings are distributed along the banks of the Yaoli River, nestled against the mountains and water in a well-arranged manner. Strolling through the ancient town's bluestone-paved streets, you can see hundreds of Ming and Qing Dynasty Huizhou-style ancient buildings by the mountains and water everywhere. Time seems to flow in the river, and the old stories seem to be kneaded into the ceramics. Green mountains and clear waters, household smoke from cooking fires, visitors in twos and threes, all paint a picture of a paradise on earth. Here, your heart will calm; here, your pace will slow; here, your eyes will clear. I think you will fall in love with this place. Transportation: Yaoli Ancient Town is more than 50 kilometers away from the downtown area of Jingdezhen. Take the high-speed train to Jingdezhen North, and you can reach it by chartered car or rental car in an hour. Travel Tips: The Yaoli scenic area is divided into Yaoli Ancient Town and five smaller scenic spots: Wanghu, Meiling, Raonan, Gaoling, and Dongbu. If you happen to visit during the misty rain season, be sure to get up early the next morning. Amidst the azure color and the misty rain, the clouds and mist linger, the white walls and black tiles of Huizhou-style buildings create a dreamlike fairyland.

Yao Li, also known as 'Yao Li', is the birthplace of Jingdezhen ceramics, but now it seems that Yao Li Ancient Town has little to do with 'ceramics'. What exists is the 'azure misty rain' described by Fang Wenqing's writings, which is no exaggeration. Just like in Fang Qi's video, it is truly breathtakingly beautiful!!!! 😍 When it rains in Yao Li, a layer of mist envelops the town. Breathing in the mountain air in the early morning is like a spiritual cleansing; I simply do not want to leave. We were pressed for time and left after taking some photos like tourists. If you have more time, you can stay in the ancient town for a few more days. (Food and lodging in the ancient town are very convenient) 📍Location: Yao Li Town, Fuliang County, Jingdezhen City, Jiangxi Province (50 kilometers from Jingdezhen City Center) 🚗Transportation: 1⃣️Most tourists take a chartered car for a day trip along the route from Cigong to Hanxi Village to Yao Li (300-350💰, anything beyond this range is a rip-off, so run away), which is a cost-effective option for group travel. 2⃣️Taking a taxi from Jingdezhen City Center costs 100💰 one way, but it's difficult to hail a taxi back. The only option is to take a bus🚌, with two trips a day, at 14:00 and 19:00, which is quite troublesome. Not recommended❌ 🎫Ticket: 🆓, the 150💰 pass mentioned online includes the Wanghu area outside of Yao Li Ancient Town, which is not necessary. 🍜Cuisine: Alkaline water rice cake is a local specialty, reportedly invented by the people of Yao Li during the war years to provide the army with reserves of food that were easy to carry and would not spoil easily. 📚About sightseeing: 1⃣️The ancient town is paved with bluestone slabs, and every place is photogenic, so it's nice to just take a leisurely walk, and you might occasionally encounter some artists sketching. 2⃣️📷For photography, it is recommended to use zoom and telephoto lenses, as the distant landscapes and Hui-style architecture are interspersed and very beautiful. 3⃣️For attire, it is suggested to wear plain-colored dresses or traditional Chinese Hanfu or Qipao, and having a paper umbrella would be even better!

On a misty morning, after several twists and turns, I finally arrived at this long-cherished, tranquil, and niche ancient town. This is the birthplace of blue and white porcelain; as I watched the drone pass through the clouds, the screen overflowed with shades of blue and green, I thought, the azure color waiting for the misty rain described by Fang Wenshan in his writings could only belong to this place. The ancient town is called Yaoli, formerly known as 'Yao Li', which is the cradle of Jingdezhen ceramics. The phrase 'After the rain, the sky clears where the clouds break, such a color will be used in the future' gives the azure-colored porcelain its elegance and mystery. Amidst the surrounding mist, the town is lush and serene, natural, and tranquil. Ancient Huizhou-style bridges, flowing water, and households still retain their simple customs. A winding and clear Yaoli River runs through the town. Hundreds of Ming and Qing Huizhou-style buildings are scattered along the banks of the Yaoli River, nestled against the mountains and waters. There are few tourists, with green mountains and clear waters, household smoke rising, presenting a scene of a paradise on earth. Whether you want to explore the profound history or experience the comfort of the water towns in the south of the Yangtze River, I think you will like it here. 📍Location: Yaoli Ancient Town is located in Fuliang County, Jingdezhen 🪪Ticket: Free admission to the ancient town 📫One-day tour route: Hanxi Village - Porcelain Palace - Yaoli Ancient Town - Dongbu Wharf 🚝Transportation: 🚃Public transport: Take a train to Jingdezhen, there are two direct buses every day. They are at 7:30 am and 2:00 pm. If you miss them, take a shuttle bus from the station to Fuliang County, then take a bus from Fuliang County Bus Station to Yaoli. 🚗Self-driving: More than 50 kilometers from Jingdezhen city center, you can take a high-speed train to Jingdezhen, then charter a car or rent a car to get there in about an hour. 👉Travel Tips: 1️⃣Visiting Yaoli Ancient Town is free, no ticket is needed. 2️⃣The 150 yuan ticket is for the entire scenic area, which includes Yaoli Ancient Town, Wanghu, Meiling, Raonan, Gaoling, and Dongbu, five small scenic spots, each spaced 6-7 kilometers apart. To visit these spots, chartering a car is the only option. 3️⃣The ancient town is not large, and there are not many tourists. Strolling through the streets paved with bluestone in the ancient town, you can see hundreds of Ming and Qing Huizhou-style ancient buildings nestled against the mountains and waters, where time seems to flow in the river, and ancient stories seem to be blended into the ceramics. 4️⃣It is generally recommended to stay overnight in the ancient town. If you are traveling by public transport, you usually can't catch the last bus back to the city. 5️⃣If you encounter the misty rain season, be sure to get up early the next morning. The azure color waits for the misty rain, with clouds and mist swirling around, white walls and black tiles of Huizhou-style buildings, like a fairyland in a dream. ✅About food: There are two very special local foods: alkaline water rice cake and bitter gourd tofu, which have a unique taste, and almost every restaurant has them. 🏠Accommodation: There are many hotels and farmhouses in the scenic area, and if you like the original ecological environment, you can stay at Wanghu.

The ancient town is vast, where you can slowly immerse yourself in the cultural heritage that has been precipitated over a thousand years. The commercial atmosphere of the ancient town is not strong, and there are still some shops being developed and renovated, getting ready to operate. Surrounded by clouds and mist, the town is tranquil, preserving the Qing and Hui architectural styles that nestle against the mountains and waters. It embodies the misty riverside scenery of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, as well as the ink-wash riverside scenery of Huizhou, creating a truly beautiful combination. Time seems to slow down here. All you need to do is quietly experience the azure ink-wash, which is extremely beautiful.