At noon on May 15, the Ceramic Town welcomed teachers and students from Nanning No. 2 Middle School. The pupils of this century-old prestigious school in Guangxi stepped into a national 4A‑level industrial tourism site, embarking on an educational journey that blended industry with intangible cultural heritage.

A thousand years of kiln fires have been kindled on this very land. The students’ first stop was the Ceramics Museum, where every exhibit—ranging from ancient pottery shards to contemporary porcelain—stands as a testament to the enduring legacy passed down through generations of artisans.

The students saw with their own eyes that, as far back as a thousand years ago, this very land beneath our feet was already exporting porcelain to distant shores.

Stepping into the “Window of Ceramics,” students encounter not only exquisite porcelain but also the transformative journey of “Sanhuan Ceramics” as it evolves from a traditional industry into an internationally recognized brand. Many of the products on display are exported to Europe, the United States, and the Middle East, a testament to the company’s tangible industrial strength.

From the ASEAN Expo and the Beijing National Convention Center to the British royal family’s wedding of the century, Sanhuan Ceramics from Beiliu, Guangxi, has repeatedly carried China’s voice onto the world stage.

Standing before the display cases, the students gazed at these porcelain pieces that had traveled across the seas, gaining a vivid sense that Guangxi’s ceramics truly have the potential to reach the world.

At the kiln complex exhibition center, students beheld the authentic appearance of ancient kilns. From millennia‑old kiln fires to intelligent manufacturing, the evolution of ceramic firing is encapsulated within this very cluster of kilns.

Stepping into the production workshop, a fully integrated ceramic manufacturing line unfolds before your eyes. For most students, this is their first time experiencing a real‑world industrial setting. The abstract concept of “industrial production” from textbooks transforms here into a hands‑on, step‑by‑step learning experience.

Watching the artisans apply decals by hand, the students realized that not all patterns are hand-drawn; the decal‑application process demands both skill and patience.

With the tour concluded, the real “moment of immersion” began. Under the guidance of professional instructors, students picked up their brushes and sketched their own creations on pristine white porcelain plates. When you visit Ceramic Town, you can take home not only memories and photographs but also one-of-a-kind pieces that are uniquely your own.

Stepping out of the museum and passing through the production workshop, the students of Nanning No. 2 Middle School even got to paint their own porcelain plate—on this day, they encountered not the “ceramics” of textbooks, but a tangible, real‑world industrial landscape. When Guangxi’s prestigious schools partner with leading local enterprises, education opens up new possibilities.

The Ceramic Town has become a stop on Guangxi’s “Smart Innovation for the Future” educational tour precisely because it boasts both a millennial heritage of enduring kiln‑fire traditions and the confident manufacturing prowess to open up to the world.

The Ceramic Town welcomes more schools to embark on industrial study-and-travel tours.

📍 Study‑tour location: Min’an Industrial Park, Beiliu City, Yulin Municipality
📞 Inquiry Phone: 0775-6222859