Yixing Pottery Experience | Enjoy a Slow and Healing Life with Pottery

This trip to Yixing made me realize what it means to "slow down and enjoy life." In addition to the bamboo sea and beautiful scenery, there is also an ancient art that helped me rediscover the creativity of my hands - Yixing pottery! Day 1️⃣ Pottery Class: From Clay to Art Yixing is known as the "Capital of Pottery," so how can you not experience pottery here? 📍 Recommended Pottery Classes: 1. Taodu Handicraft Workshop: Professional teachers will guide you step by step, from kneading clay to throwing, to complete your own unique piece! 2. Zisha Art Workshop: If you like Zisha teapots, you can try making a mini Zisha teapot here, which is very memorable. 🪨 Course Highlights: • You can do it yourself throughout the process, and the teacher will help you perfect the details to ensure that the finished product is beautiful. • The pottery you make can be fired and taken home. Seeing the fruits of your labor is so satisfying! • There are handicraft exhibitions in the store, where you can also learn about the profound cultural heritage of Yixing pottery. 📸 Photo Tips: • When taking pictures of holding clay, remember to capture the details. • When the lighting is soft, place the finished product properly and take "artistic photos" with background lighting. Day 2️⃣ Yixing Scenery and Food Pottery is only part of Yixing, so don't forget to take a stroll around this poetic town. 🌲 Yixing Bamboo Sea: A vast bamboo forest is perfect for a walk. Take the cable car to the top of the mountain, where you can overlook the entire bamboo sea. The breeze blows, and the sound of bamboo is like a symphony of nature. 📍 Shanjuan Cave: A natural karst cave with lights shining on the stalactites, creating a magical and stunning scene. Outside the cave, there are small bridges and flowing water. When you are tired, you can take a boat and feel the unique charm of Yixing along the waterway. 🍜 Must-try Food: • Yixing Braised Ribs: Rich sauce flavor with a glutinous texture, you'll fall in love with it at first bite. • Bamboo Shoot Soup: A specialty dish of the bamboo sea, sweet and refreshing. • Yangxian Tea: A specialty of Yixing, with a mellow aftertaste. It's also a great gift for friends! PS: Yixing is perfect for a weekend getaway! Plan your trip now!