Potted landscapes demand painstaking efforts and take a long time to complete. Sometimes, a craftsperson devotes all of his/her life to a piece of artwork so later generations can enjoy them to the fullest.

The potted landscape may be as long as nine meters or less than 1 meter. However, the finished product looks heroic and imposing, with lofty, famous mountains, vast deserts, and endless seas condensed into one pot.

 Potted landscapes today

In recent years potted landscapes made by the People's Park of Jingjiang City, East China'sJiangsu Province,have won several prizes in gardening competitions both at home and abroad. With their unique styles, the works imitate the natural scenery and pursue new trends; with chic modeling work, the pieces depict far-ranging themes and convey profound and lasting affections. The works combine features of both the magnificence and mystery of potted art in North China and the elegance and grace of potted art of the south.

Nowadays, in Chinese cities big or small, there are many potted landscape exhibitions featured in parks.