Porcelain House

Address No. 72 Chifeng Road, Heping District, Tianjin
Hours 09:00–18:00 (Daily)
Phone +86 22 27123366
Announcement: Unique Museum
Entrance ¥50
Hours 09:00–18:00 (Daily...
Best Season Weekday mornings right at opening time to avoid tour groups that crowd the narrow corridors.
Time needed 1–1.5 hours
Last visit: Jun 9, 2026
Author: Bo Wu
Reviewer: Xiaoyu Mao

Porcelain House Overview

An eccentric and visually striking museum housed in a French colonial villa that has been entirely covered inside and out with millions of ancient porcelain shards, bowls, plates, and antique vases.

Porcelain House Opening Hours & Tickets

  • 09:00–18:00 (Daily)
  • Best season: Weekday mornings right at opening time to avoid tour groups that crowd the narrow corridors.
  • Ticket note: Buy tickets at the entrance. Discounted rates may apply for students and seniors...

Essential Porcelain House Visitor Information

  • Enquiries: +86 22 27123366
  • Gift shop
  • English plaques (limited)
  • Restrooms

How to Get to Porcelain House

Metro Line 3 to Hepinglu Station (Exit E), then a brief 5-minute walk south.

Porcelain House Travel Safety & Advice

Dial 120 for medical issues. The congested nature of the house requires caution on the stairwells.

Practical Info

  • No. 72 Chifeng Road, Heping District, Tianjin
  • 09:00–18:00 (Daily)
  • +86 22 27123366
Bo Wu
Bo Wu
Certified Senior Tour Guide
Bo Wu, a Tianjin-based Certified Senior Tour Guide, specializes in North China itineraries covering the Ancient Culture Street, Five Great Avenues, and Drum Tower Bazaar.

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On-site notes & editorial review

Tickets

  • Buy tickets at the entrance. Discounted rates may apply for students and seniors...

Online booking may be required

Tips

It is a highly photogenic oddity. Foreigners interested in Chinese antiques will find the sheer volume of Qing and Ming dynasty shards glued...

Reality Check

  • The interior is quite small, poorly ventilated, and gets extremely claustrophobic during peak hours
  • Some visitors find the aesthetic overwhelming or gaudy
  • Can be fully appreciated from the outside without paying to go in
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