Fruit Leaf Ash Kiln Introduction
The Guo Ye Lime Kiln is located on a small elevation by the sea dyke in Guo Ye Village and was constructed by Mr. Chen Fu-Ruan in the 1960s. The lime industry in Penghu was quite prosperous in the early days, with the common coastal material known as “sand lime” (also called lime fragments, a mixture of coral reef fragments and shellfish) serving as a raw material for lime production. It is pure white, has a good texture, and before the widespread use of cement and building materials, the lime-based mortar was the primary adhesive for constructing walls in early buildings. From 1948 to 1965, Taiwan experienced a significant boom in "Qifan houses" (Qifan houses are common row-shaped structures in Taiwan), marking the peak of lime exports from Penghu. However, after 1973, the industry gradually declined due to the competition from modern building materials, and the Guo Ye Lime Kiln was built at the height of the lime industry. The kiln is well-preserved and stands as a testimony to the production process and methods of oyster shell lime and lime fragments, holding significant historical value. The kiln is mainly constructed of basalt, was registered as a historical building in 2007, and underwent renovations by the county's Cultural Affairs Bureau in 2015, but has been closed for a long time, allowing the public only to admire its beautiful exterior. Now, the Tourism Department collaborates with the community to open the Guo Ye Lime Kiln as a tourist information station, providing travel services and guided tours. This site is near the Guo Ye Observation Pavilion and Longmen, where stone fish traps can be seen by the sea, allowing the public to get closer to this culturally and historically rich building and better understand the Guo Ye community. FB fan page: Guo Ye Lime Kiln Service phone: 0921730013 Opening hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 【Recommended stay time】 0.5 hours
Guoye Ash Kiln
Guoye Ash Kiln
