Dehua County
Fujian · China
Your tour starts with a pickup from your Xiamen hotel at your chosen departure time. Then take a 2.5-hour scenic drive to Dehua, located in the northwest of Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, is known worldwide for its porcelain and was once one of the three ancient capitals of Chinese porcelain. Along the way, you can admire the fascinating scenery of Fujian province. Upon arrival, you will Visit Shunmei Ceramics Culture & Lifestyle Center first, which consists of a Western ceramics ware area, a Chinese ceramics art ware area, a China ceramics commodity area, and a ceramics creative area. Shunmei Ceramics Culture Center showcases all kinds of ceramics, including china cups with beautiful patterns, tea sets, chopsticks and ornaments. Here you can see various ancient white-porcelain statues and household china, and learn about the production process. You can also join workshops to make their own porcelain (at your own expense). Lunch will be served in a cozy and delicious restaurant.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Dehua County
Welcome to Dehua County, a name that echoes through the history of global trade and art as the 'World Ceramic Capital'. As a scholar of cultural heritage, I find Dehua to be one of the most significant sites in the world for the…
Listen in the app2Dehua Ceramics Museum — A Timeline of Elegance
Our exploration begins at the Dehua Ceramics Museum, an essential starting point for understanding the technical and artistic evolution of the region. From the exterior, the museum offers a partial view of the Dehua townscape,…
Listen in the app3The Yueji Dragon Kiln — A Thousand Years of Fire
To witness the living heartbeat of Dehua, we visit the Yueji Kiln, an ancient Dragon Kiln that has been in operation for over a thousand years. This wood-fired marvel is over 40 meters long and sits at a slope of 19 degrees,…
Listen in the app4Modern Craftsmanship at Shun-Mei Ceramics
To see how Dehua remains a global leader today, we visit one of its biggest ceramic manufacturers, Shun-Mei. Here, the focus shifts from ancient kilns to the modern manufacturing process that fuels international exports. …
Listen in the app5Daqing Palace — The Taoist Roots of Dehua
Not all of Dehua’s heritage is made of clay. Located near the heart of the county is the Daqing Palace, one of the most important birthplaces of Taoism in the region. …
Listen in the app6The Sculpture Workshops — Artistry in Detail
Scattered throughout Dehua are hundreds of small, family-run sculpture workshops. This is where the true 'highs' of Dehua porcelain are reached. …
Listen in the app7The Daiyunshan Foothills — Nature and Raw Materials
Finally, we must acknowledge the landscape that makes Dehua possible. The county is surrounded by the Daiyunshan Mountain Range, a rugged terrain that is 'mainly composed of mountains' similar to Guizhou Province. …
Listen in the app8Closing
Our journey through Dehua County, the 'World Ceramic Capital,' concludes where the fire meets the clay. We have explored the history of 'Blanc de Chine' from its Song Dynasty roots to its modern status as a UNESCO World Heritage…
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What is Dehua County?
Dehua County is a place in Fujian · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Fujian · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 25.4914, 118.2409 |
| Last updated |