Tongguan Kiln Archaeological Park
长沙铜官窑国家考古遗址公园 · Chángshā Tóngguān Yáo Guójiā Kǎogǔ Yízhǐ Gōngyuán
A half-day trip about 35 km north: the site and museum of the Tang-dynasty Changsha kilns, whose painted ceramics were shipped as far as the Middle East. The commercial Tongguan Kiln Ancient Town is next door.
Booking recommendedHalf a day including travel
Tip
Check the Monday closure before you go. The museum’s room on the Belitung (Black Stone) shipwreck cargo is the highlight.
- Opening hours
- Tue–Sun 09:00–17:00, last entry 16:30; closed Mondays except public holidays To be confirmed
- Price
- About ¥40 (the neighbouring Tongguan Kiln Ancient Town is a separate, pricier ticket) To be confirmed
- How to book
- Buy at the gate or on Trip.com in advance. To be confirmed
- Getting there
- No metro. Taxi or ride-hailing from central Changsha, about 50–60 min To be confirmed
- Address in Chinese
- 湖南省长沙市望城区铜官街道彩陶源村
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