Tongguanyao Ancient Town of Changsha in Hunan Province

Tongguanyao Ancient Town of Changsha in Hunan Province , is located on the east bank of the Xiang River in Wangcheng District, Changsha City, with a long history and rich cultural heritage. As the birthplace of colorful underglaze ceramics in the world, this place is known as a milestone in the history of ceramics and is one of the five major ceramic capitals in China. Tongguanyao Ancient Town is centered around ceramic culture, integrating natural scenery, cultural landscapes, and leisure and entertainment, bringing visitors a unique cultural journey.The ancient town of Tongguan Kiln has been famous for its ceramics since the Tang Dynasty, and the kiln fire has lasted for thousands of years. As early as the end of the Sui Dynasty and the beginning of the Tang Dynasty more than 1300 years ago, a large kiln appeared in Tongguan Town, which is now the well preserved Changsha Tongguan Kiln. This was once an important node on the ancient Maritime Silk Road, with products selling well in 29 countries and regions, making significant contributions to the development of world ceramics.

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