Yingko

Yingko is Taiwan's pottery centre, and the narrow streets are lined with shops selling an endless variety of porcelain, from simple earthenware tea sets to delicate statues. Many of these products can be found in Taipei's night markets, but the prices are higher and selections fewer.
The people of Yingko are another attraction.

It has the friendly, relaxed atmosphere of a small country town, and gives visitors firsthand experience with Taiwan's noted hospitality.
Some of the factories allow tours where visitors can watch potters working the clay and artists painting vases, and maybe buy a sample or two (purchases, however, are not generally required for tours). Picture taking is allowed in many shops and factories.