Yingge Ceramics

Yingge Ceramics

　　Yingge is renowned for its “ceramics” and is often referred to as the “Jingdezhen of Taiwan.”

The story of Yingge ceramics begins with Jian Shan Pu Road. This area was the birthplace of Yingge’s ceramic industry and is commonly known as the Ceramic Old Street. As early as the Jiaqing era of the Qing Dynasty, people such as Wu An from Quanzhou, Fujian, started making pottery here. Due to the abundance of soil in the region that was highly suitable for shaping pottery, coupled with the vast nearby mountain forests that provided ample firewood for kilns, the local ceramic industry quickly flourished. Over time, Yingge’s ceramic production evolved from general household items to high-quality, mass-produced industrial and architectural ceramics.

Yingge Ceramic Old Street is located around Wenhua Road and Jian Shan Pu Road, the earliest hub of Yingge’s ceramic industry. In its early days, the area was densely packed with kilns, and the craft of ceramics has a history of up to 200 years. The early production techniques were all passed down by master craftsmen from mainland China, and the clay used was sourced from the nearby Jian Shan area, making Jian Shan Pu a renowned ceramic center across Taiwan.

Yingge Ceramic Old Street is home to over a hundred ceramic shops, resembling a living ceramic museum. It features distinctive fine art centers, specialty stores selling tableware in bulk, as well as long-established ceramic families who have been in the business for generations, and factory-direct shops. Additionally, there are numerous ceramic artists’ studios where you can engage directly with art. Each shop offers a unique style and range of goods, making it a great place to explore and appreciate exquisite ceramics. Here you can find a wide variety of practical household items and creative pottery, with a comprehensive selection and reasonable prices. The styles range from classic and rustic to modern and innovative; many pieces are also created by local artists, injecting new creativity and vitality into Yingge’s ceramic art.