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Climate and Weather
It is located in the transitional area between the Huangshan--Haiyushang mountain range and the Plain of Poyang Lake at longitudes 116°57'-117°42' east and latitudes 28°44'-29°56' south in the monsoon subtropical climate. It enjoys enough sunshine, sufficient rainfall, and a mild and moist climate, with clearly demarcated four seasons. It has beautiful scenery featured by a network of many rivers and streams and a chain of mountain peaks one rising higher than another. The city is 320 meters above sea level with an average temperature of 17C, an annual rainfall of 1763.5 millimeters, and average annual sunshine of 2009.8 hours.
Local Festivals and Folk Custom
Jingdezhen Int'l Ceramics Festival
On October 11-14 every year, there is a grand international ceramics show, an exhibition of Jingdezhen porcelain products from the Tang Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, an exhibition of ceramic works by famous contemporary artists, porcelain making demonstrations, tea ceremonies, international ceramics symposium, business activities, etc. There are also tours of the city's ceramics industry, including porcelain-making technology of the Ming and Qing dynasties, and ruins of ancient kilns, and ceramics study tours.
Other Odds and Ends
Phone Dialing Code: 0798
Postcode: 333000
Fire: 119
Police: 110
First-Aid Center: 120
Weather Forecast: 12121
Tourism Information Inquiry: 86-798-1858
Airport Information Desk: 86-798-602 8940
Service Hotline of Xiamen Airline Ticket Center: 86-798-222 6666
Passenger Transport Information Desk of Railway Station: 86-798-398 8666
The East Station Information Desk: 86-798-820 8156
The South Station Information Desk: -86798-703 8666
Passenger Information Desk of Long-distance Bus Terminal: 86-798-2215238
Money
Bank of China: 52 Xunyang Lu, East of Nanmen Hu (South Gate Lake) at the intersection of Nanhu Lu.
Universities
Jingdezhen Normal College
Tel:86-798-829 3781
Postcode: 333000
Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute
Tel: 86-798-849 900
Postcode: 333001
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