Taozu Shengjing Scenic Area
陶祖圣境
A mountain valley scenic area themed on the 'Pottery Ancestor' Fan Li and purple clay culture. Lakes, pottery-style architecture, and tea fields come together, making it a good spot for photos and a half-day family outing.
Taozu Shengjing is set in a mountain valley southwest of Dingshu Town in Yixing. It is a purple clay culture theme park built in recent years. Its storyline centers on Fan Li, the legendary 'Pottery Ancestor' who is said to have taught people how to make pottery. The park includes a Pottery Ancestor Shrine, a pottery exhibition hall, hands-on craft workshops, and a lakeside walking trail. Many buildings use pottery bricks and tiles, and the mountains, water, and tea fields make for very photogenic scenes.
In the workshops, you can try throwing clay on a wheel or making small purple clay pieces. Admission, performances, and activity fees follow the scenic area's official notice. A visit takes about 2 to 3 hours. The park is about 15 km from Dingshu Town and is best reached by car. It can be combined with the Bamboo Sea or Linggu Cave on the same day.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00 (per scenic area announcements)
Nearby sights
- Linggu Cave
- Yixing Bamboo Sea
- Longchishan Bicycle Park
- China Yixing Ceramics Museum
- Zhanggong Cave
- Shanjuan Cave
- Shushan Ancient South Street
- Qianshu Dragon Kiln