5 Days Yixian and Wuyuan Ancient Villages and Jingdezhen Porcelain Discovery Tour
Located near the foot of the Yellow Mountain, Yixian and Wuyuan are neighboring prefectures located in Anhui and Jiangxi respectively. This landlocked area had once been the remote backwaters of the two provinces. It features some of the most untouched rural landscape and ancient architecture dating back as far as the Tang Dynasty in 740 AD.
Among the most well-known village in Yixian is Hongcun and Nanping. Both are film sites for the academy award winning movie “Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon”. We will visit Nanping, which still retains much of its original character compared to many other places. We will do a scenic hike from near Nanping to Mukeng, taking in the beautiful autumn foliage. Wuyuan in Jiangxi province is just a stone throw away from Yixian. Here one will find some of the most beautiful rural landscape in China. Here we’ll be located at a county town called Qinghua, and conduct hikes to the nearby countryside for 2 days.
We end our trip in Jingdezhen, the porcelain production capital of not only China but the entire world. Records show that production of quality pottery started as early as 1700 years ago. The town rose to fame when it was given the name Jingdezhen in 1004 AD during the reign of the emperor Jing De in the North Song Dynasty. Since then most ceramics for royal use in China had come from Jingdezhen. We’ll spend a day in Jingdezhen to discover the vast treasures this city has in relation to porcelain production.
Among the most well-known village in Yixian is Hongcun and Nanping. Both are film sites for the academy award winning movie “Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon”. We will visit Nanping, which still retains much of its original character compared to many other places. We will do a scenic hike from near Nanping to Mukeng, taking in the beautiful autumn foliage. Wuyuan in Jiangxi province is just a stone throw away from Yixian. Here one will find some of the most beautiful rural landscape in China. Here we’ll be located at a county town called Qinghua, and conduct hikes to the nearby countryside for 2 days.
We end our trip in Jingdezhen, the porcelain production capital of not only China but the entire world. Records show that production of quality pottery started as early as 1700 years ago. The town rose to fame when it was given the name Jingdezhen in 1004 AD during the reign of the emperor Jing De in the North Song Dynasty. Since then most ceramics for royal use in China had come from Jingdezhen. We’ll spend a day in Jingdezhen to discover the vast treasures this city has in relation to porcelain production.
Trip Specifics
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Dates: TBD
Duration: Five days' trip Includes: Soft-sleeper train to Yixian, flight ticket back to Shanghai, chartered vehicle transfer, 5 nights hotel accommodation (double occupancy), all meals (except the dinner on D1), bottled drinking water, entry fees for sites indicated on the program, accompanying English speaking trip leader and trip leader costs |
Level: Moderate
Routing: Shanghai-Yixian-Wuyuan-Jingdezhen-Shanghai Participants: 6-12 people Excludes: excludes: personal expenses, drinks during meals, Tips to the local guides or driver, travel accident/medical insurance (can be purchased upon request) |
Detailed Itinerary
D1
20:30 Meet at the Shanghai Railway Station; board the train K8418 to Huangshan, stay overnight on the soft sleeper train.
D2
08:00-8:45 Breakfast
9:05 Arrive at Huangshan Railway Station; received by the local bus and driver, and transfer to Yixian to visit the ancient village of Nanping, and Guanlu.
D3
Morning hike to Mukeng, passing the scenic village of Tachuan (+/- 3.5 hours); afternoon transfer to the town of Qinghua in Xijiang province (2 hr. 45 min drive).
D4
Hike from Qinghua to Likeng Village; return to Qinghua by car.
D5
Transfer to Hexi Village; Hike from Hexi Village to Hongyuan Village (+/- 3.5 hours); Afternoon transfer to Jingdezhen (+/- 1 hr 40 min hours); visit the Porcelain Street if time permits.
D6
All day visit to Jingdezhen Porcelain sites - Saturday Morning Market, Long Zhu Ge Pavilion (Official Kiln Museum), Ming Qing Yuan (International Porcelain Center), Imperial Kiln, Hutian Kiln Ruins
19:30- 20:00 transfer to the airport for check in.
20:50 - 22:05 fly from Jingdezhen to Shanghai Hongqiao
Program ends.
20:30 Meet at the Shanghai Railway Station; board the train K8418 to Huangshan, stay overnight on the soft sleeper train.
D2
08:00-8:45 Breakfast
9:05 Arrive at Huangshan Railway Station; received by the local bus and driver, and transfer to Yixian to visit the ancient village of Nanping, and Guanlu.
D3
Morning hike to Mukeng, passing the scenic village of Tachuan (+/- 3.5 hours); afternoon transfer to the town of Qinghua in Xijiang province (2 hr. 45 min drive).
D4
Hike from Qinghua to Likeng Village; return to Qinghua by car.
D5
Transfer to Hexi Village; Hike from Hexi Village to Hongyuan Village (+/- 3.5 hours); Afternoon transfer to Jingdezhen (+/- 1 hr 40 min hours); visit the Porcelain Street if time permits.
D6
All day visit to Jingdezhen Porcelain sites - Saturday Morning Market, Long Zhu Ge Pavilion (Official Kiln Museum), Ming Qing Yuan (International Porcelain Center), Imperial Kiln, Hutian Kiln Ruins
19:30- 20:00 transfer to the airport for check in.
20:50 - 22:05 fly from Jingdezhen to Shanghai Hongqiao
Program ends.
Important items to bring
Passports; hiking footware; Water bottle; Sun protection; Rain gear; Mosquito repellent; Energy snacks; Prescribed medication (if any)
