Imperial Kiln Site Park & Imperial Kiln Museum
御窑厂遗址
The site of imperial porcelain production during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The park features Longzhu Pavilion and excavated kiln remains, while the Imperial Kiln Museum, designed by architect Zhu Pei with arched brick kiln forms, is a photo spot.
The Imperial Kiln site is in Zhushan, in the old city center. From the Hongwu period of the Ming to the Xuantong period of the Qing, over 500 years, this was the imperial kiln that produced porcelain exclusively for the palace. Excavations uncovered large quantities of official kiln shards that were rejected and then smashed and buried, and after restoration, they became the museum's treasures. The site park includes Longzhu Pavilion, which overlooks the old city, the remains of Ming and Qing kilns and excavation sites, and the Imperial Kiln Craft Museum. Across the street, the Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Museum, designed by architect Zhu Pei, is surrounded by exhibition halls shaped like multiple arched brick kilns. It opened in 2020, has won several international architecture awards, and is the most photogenic building in Jingdezhen. Its collection focuses on restored Ming official porcelain excavated from the site, including Yongle sweet white glaze and Chenghua doucai. Tickets: entry to the Imperial Kiln Museum is free, but you must register with real-name booking through the 'Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Museum' WeChat official account. The park entry costs about 60 yuan and can be combined with the museum booking. Nearby, the old lanes of Pengjia Alley and Xujia Kiln have been restored and contain kiln houses, workshops, and small shops, making them good for walking. Plan 2 to 3 hours here, and you can walk from here to the old Zhongshan North Road street and the Fuliang Porcelain Bureau. Getting there: the site is in the old city center. Take a taxi or bus to the Imperial Kiln Factory stop. Notes: the museum is closed on Mondays. The interior is dim, so do not use flash when photographing. The open-air parts of the site get very hot in summer.
Opening hours
9:00–17:00 (closed Mondays; last entry 16:30)
Nearby sights
- Taoyangli Historic District
- Fanjiajing Antique-Replica Porcelain Market
- Ancient Kiln Folk Customs Museum
- Taoxichuan Ceramic Art Avenue
- China Ceramics Museum, Jingdezhen
- Hutian Kiln Site
- Sculpture Porcelain Factory & Pottery Workshop
- Sanbao International Ceramic Valley