Tongguan Kiln Ancient Town
铜官窑古镇
The birthplace of the underglaze polychrome porcelain of the Tang dynasty Changsha kilns. This replica ancient town offers pottery throwing and nighttime shows, and it lies across the river from Jinggang.
Tongguan Town is the site of the Changsha kilns of the Tang dynasty. The Changsha kilns pioneered underglaze polychrome decoration, and their porcelain was exported overseas. The site is listed as a national key cultural relic protection unit. The Tongguan Kiln Ancient Town scenic area stands along the Xiang River, with lanes, kiln workshops, a museum, and pottery studios. Visitors can try throwing and painting pottery. At night there are light shows and performances. The Changsha Tongguan Kiln Site Park displays dragon kilns and excavated porcelain. The town charges admission, and prices are set by the scenic area. It is in Wangcheng District, about 30 km from downtown Changsha, and can be visited on the same day as Jinggang Ancient Town on the opposite bank of the Xiang River.
Opening hours
About 09:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Jinggang Ancient Town
- Qiaokou Fishing Town
- Heimi Peak
- Lei Feng Memorial
- Meixihu International Culture and Arts Centre
- Changsha Museum
- Kaifu Temple
- Yuelu Mountain