Guoye Gray Kiln Introduction
Guahaya Lime Kiln is located on a small elevated area by the seawall in Guahaya Village. It was built by Mr. Chen Fuquan in the 1960s as a lime production kiln. In the early days, the lime industry in Penghu was quite prosperous, and the common "sand grain" (also known as "liangzi", a mixture of coral reef fragments and shellfish) found along the coast of Penghu was a raw material for lime, being white, of good texture. Before the widespread use of cement materials, the lime burned into powder served as the main adhesive for early building walls. From 1948 to 1965, a large number of "Qifan houses" (which are row houses commonly found in Taiwan) were built, marking the peak of lime exports from Penghu. However, after 1973, the industry gradually declined due to competition from modern building materials, and the Guahaya Lime Kiln was completed at the height of the lime industry. The Guahaya Lime Kiln is well-preserved and stands as a testament to the production history and methods of Penghu oyster shell lime and liangzi lime, holding significant historical value. The kiln is primarily constructed of basalt and was registered as a historical building in 2007. In 2015, it was renovated by the county government’s cultural bureau, but it has been closed for a long time, allowing the public to only admire the beautiful exterior of the kiln. Now, the tourism office is collaborating with the community to open the Guahaya Lime Kiln as a tourist information station, providing tourism services and guidance. It is close to the Guahaya Viewing Tower and Longmen, and visitors can see stone weirs along the coast, bringing them closer to this culturally and historically rich building as well as the Guahaya community. FB Fan Page: Guahaya Lime Kiln Service Phone: 0921730013 Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 【Recommended Stay Time】 0.5 hours
Guaye Ash Kiln
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