Nixi Black Pottery Village / 尼西土陶村

Category

Historical

Why Visit

• Experience living intangible cultural heritage. Watch master potters transform clay into exquisite art, try your hand at the wheel, and taste the famous Nixi Chicken slow-cooked in black pottery. A unique cultural immersion off the main tourist path.

Suggested Duration

2-4 hours

Best Visiting Time

All year; workshops most active 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00

Suitable For

• Culture enthusiasts, families, art lovers, foodies

Tips

• Best workshop: Sonam Rinzin (Sunnuo Qilin) Black Pottery Workshop. Pottery-making experience: CNY 80-150 for 2 hours. Fresh pieces need 1 week to dry and fire—most travelers buy finished pieces and try making a simple item. Try Nixi Chicken cooked in black pottery at local restaurants. Village is 20 km northwest of Shangri-La—taxi or organized tour recommended.

Admission Type

Free

Reservation Required

No

Price Estimates

Village: Free; Workshop experience: CNY 80-150/2h; Nixi Chicken meal: CNY 60-100

Reservation Max.

Workshop capacity limited—book 1 day ahead

Opening Hours

Village: 24 hours; Workshops: 10:00-12:00 & 14:00-18:00 (2-hour lunch break)

Address (English & Chinese)

Tangdui Village, Nixi Town, Shangri-La City, Yunnan Province, China (20 km northwest of downtown)

云南省迪庆藏族自治州香格里拉市尼西乡汤堆村

Amaps Link

https://surl.amap.com/2b5618i1n7QV

Baidu Link

https://j.map.baidu.com/d1/Jxhi