Shanghai: Yixing Pottery & Old Ceramic Factory Day Trip

Dive into China's living pottery heritage on this easy private day trip from Shanghai to Yixing, famed for centuries as the country's 'Pottery Capital'. Your English-speaking guide and private air-conditioned car collect you from your hotel for a comfortable journey to this creative, craft-rich town.

Begin on Shushan Ancient South Street, the historic heart of Yixing's ceramics trade. Browse the purple-clay (Zisha) old street, where workshops and shops display the prized teapots and ceramic art that have made Yixing legendary. Your guide explains the time-honored craft and helps you choose an authentic piece to take home.

Next, explore the Tao-Er Factory creative district, a former ceramics plant reborn as a stylish arts and culture hub. Here, weathered industrial buildings meet contemporary design, with galleries, studios, boutiques and cafes. Enjoy a relaxed chill walk, sip a coffee and admire the playful contrast of old and new.

A design highlight is a building by celebrated Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, whose work elegantly blends modern lines with the area's craft traditions, a treat for architecture and photography lovers.

Savor a relaxed local lunch featuring Yixing specialties, then continue browsing the lanes at your own pace. The entire day is leisurely, with light flat walking and no hiking. Fully private and pet friendly, this tour is perfect for travelers who love handicrafts, design and authentic small-town China. Afterward, your driver returns you comfortably to Shanghai.

Free cancellation is available on most tours up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact cancellation terms for this tour are shown during booking.