Wanyao Village

Wanyao in Chinese literally means bowl kiln and this village in Cangnan County, neighboring Fujian Province, was formerly a center of porcelain making during the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Thousands of locals were once involved in the porcelain industry. However, like other traditional crafts, the porcelain industry has declined. Only 70 people still live in the village as most of the villagers have ventured out to business or work in the mining industry.

Despite this, several villagers still know how to make blue and white porcelain and the village is considered by some as a living museum for the craft. Most of the old buildings showcase Fujian architecture. Various film crews use Wanyao to serve as a backdrop for movies and television series.

How to get there: Shanghai-Kunming Expressway—Changzhou-Taizhou Expressway—Shenyang-Haizhou Expressway

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