Not Jingdezhen! A Hidden Gem That Went Viral on My Feed

#discoverchina When people talk about ceramics, they usually think of Jingdezhen. But just 1.5 hours from Hangzhou, there's another “Ceramics Capital” that’s totally underrated — Yixing! It’s full of charm and amazing spots to explore! 陶二厂 (Tao Er Chang) Once an abandoned old ceramics factory, this place has now been revived into a trendy and creative hub! Pick a weekend or holiday, gather your friends or family, and head to this little gem of a town to experience the beauty and culture of ceramics. How to get there: By train: Hangzhou to Yixing High-Speed Rail: ~40 min + 15 min taxi By car: Hangzhou to Yixing by self-driving: ~1.5 hours What to do there: UCCA Dune Art Museum (陶美术馆) A stunning red brick building with minimalist architecture, designed by renowned architect Kengo Kuma. This is UCCA’s fourth location in China, and it has already become a landmark in Yixing. Pro tip: For fewer people and better photos, go before 8 AM or after 4 PM. Current exhibition: “The Way of the Vessel” Features award-winning ceramic pieces from the Mino International Ceramics Festival—an absolute feast for art lovers! #travel #naturalwonders