Yixing Photo

About Yixing: Yixing (宜兴), located in southern Jiangsu on the western shore of Lake Tai (太), is a well-known Chinese center for ceramics in the Wuyue cultural tradition. Yixing ceramics have a long history. Yixing's boccaro in particular, with its use of a unique clay, characteristic design, and simple natural beauty, has gained fame throughout China and the world. Tourist sights in Yixing include Shanjuan (善卷) Cave, Zhanggong (张公) Cave, Yixing (宜兴) Bamboo Forest, Longbeishan (龙背山) Forest Park, Yiyuan (宜园) Garden, and the Taozu (陶祖) Sacred Site.