Song Dynasty Dragon Kiln

Song Dynasty Dragon Kiln

The dragon kiln is one of China’s traditional ceramic kilns. It is built along the slope of a hill and named for its serpentine shape resembling a dragon. The dragon kiln has a simple structure, consisting of three parts: the kiln head, the kiln bed, and the kiln tail. The kiln head is equipped with a separate firebox, while the rest of the combustion chambers are located within the passageway of the kiln bed. The fuel feeding ports are situated at the arch feet on both side walls of the kiln and are symmetrically arranged. Typically, grass thatch and tree branches are used as fuel. Its advantages include low construction cost, large firing capacity, and efficient utilization of residual heat. Built along natural hillsides, it generates strong draft and creates a reducing atmosphere suitable for firing celadon and qingbai porcelain. The dragon kiln made an outstanding contribution to the prosperity of Jingdezhen’s ceramic industry during the Song Dynasty. Ruins of Song Dynasty dragon kilns have been discovered in multiple locations in Jingdezhen, including Hutian, Yaoli, and Liyang.

Address: Ancient Kiln Folk Customs Expo Park, No. 1 Gu Kiln Road, Cidu Avenue, Changjiang District, Jingdezhen City

Type: Factory Tour

Recommended Visit Duration: 0.5–1 hour

Ticket Information:

No separate ticket required. Included in the Ancient Kiln Folk Customs Expo Park admission.