Yingge Old Street Introduction
Yingge is undoubtedly the best representative of Taiwan's Jingdezhen and ceramics. Yingge Old Street showcases a unique commercial atmosphere through the design of street scenes, intersection symbols, and the redesign of traffic signage. "Turning clay into gold" is Yingge's greatest achievement, with many specialty ceramic boutiques primarily concentrated along the Ceramics Old Street and Ceramics Tourism Street. Additionally, we must not overlook Qian Shan Pu Road, the birthplace of ceramics, where square chimneys essential for coal burning still remain! This ancient street was already prominent 200 years ago, as residents in the Qian Shan Pu area used sticky clay, easily obtainable firewood, and coal resources, along with the continuously developing waterway transportation and kiln production during the Japanese colonial period, which destined Yingge's ceramic industry to become Taiwan's ceramic culture, producing far-reaching effects. The street blocks formed by Qian Shan Pu Street, Yu Ying Street, and Chong Qing Street not only became the genuine old street but also represented one of the most successful commercial districts set during Lee Teng-hui's presidency. Yingge Ceramics Old Street was officially named in 2000 (the 89th year of the Republic of China) after planning and guidance from the New Taipei City Government. The old ceramic factories lining the road were transformed into operating stores. Walking through the old street, you can find uniquely themed ceramic shops, including specialized ceramic tableware stores, pottery artists' studios, Yingge ceramic old shops, pottery exhibition centers, pottery DIY classrooms, and factory direct sales stores. The merchandise on display includes practical and artistic ceramic products such as antique porcelain, crystalline glaze, artistic ceramics, ceramic tea sets, ceramic tableware, and ocarinas. The old street also houses the Light Spot Aesthetic Museum, where various artistic exhibitions can be appreciated.
