Xitou Village, located in Baoxi Town, Longquan City, east China’s Zhejiang Province, is a picturesque village with a long history. Surrounded by lush mountains and clear waters, it resembles a beautiful landscape painting.
Xitou Village is blessed with not only enchanting natural scenery but also rich cultural heritage. As a key site for “Longquan celadon traditional firing technique,” it is home to the world’s largest ancient dragon kiln architectural complex, bearing witness to the glorious history of Longquan celadon.
The dragon kiln is a traditional Chinese kiln type, predominantly used in southern China for firing ceramics. Its elongated, slender structure is built along a steep slope, taking advantage of gravity to optimize the firing process. Every year, Xitou Village holds celadon-making activities, attracting numerous visitors to appreciate the unique charm of traditional culture and the time-honored art of celadon.
Leveraging its outstanding ecological, cultural resources, Xitou Village has vigorously developed its cultural tourism industry, creating a series of distinctive tourism projects, such as ancient village tours and celadon culture experiences, allowing visitors to not only enjoy the beautiful scenery but also delve into the local history and culture.
Visitors have the opportunity to experience celadon-making firsthand and learn more about the craftsmanship and the dedication involved in producing these exquisite ceramics.
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(Cover designed by CGTN’s Liang Qian)