Why go
- Prefecture-level city in Jiangxi, People's Republic of China.
- Served by Nanchang Yaohu Airport (YHJ).
History
Jingdezhen is a prefecture-level city in eastern Jiangxi province with a total population of 1,669,057 (2018), bordering Anhui to the north. It is known as the "Porcelain Capital" because it has been producing Chinese ceramics for at least 1,000 years, and for much of that period Jingdezhen porcelain was the most important and finest quality in China. The city has a well-documented history that stretches back over 2,000 years.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 8 direct destinations
- Air China CA (A320, 737-800) · 8 routes: Beijing, Chengdu*, Fuzhou, Guangzhou*, Shanghai*, Shenzhen*, Xi'an, Xiamen*
- Shenzhen Airlines ZH (A320, 737) · 6 routes: Beijing*, Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Xi'an
- Shandong Airlines SC (737-800) · 2 routes: Chengdu, Xiamen
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Nanchang Yaohu Airport (YHJ); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: JDZ has direct flights to 8 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Beijing, Chengdu, Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Shanghai…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Jingdezhen, China. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.