Guoye Grey Kiln Introduction
The Guo Ye Lime Kiln is located on a small elevated area near the sea dam in Guo Ye Village. It was built in the 1960s by Mr. Chen Fu-lian, a resident of Guo Ye Village. In the early years, the lime industry in Penghu was quite prosperous, and the "sand stone" (also known as "liangzi," a mixture of coral reef fragments and shellfish) commonly found along the Penghu coast was the raw material for lime. It was white, high-quality, and served as the main adhesive for building walls before the widespread use of cement. From 1948 to 1965, Taiwan experienced a peak in the construction of "getai" (a common type of row house in Taiwan), marking the height of Penghu's lime export. However, after 1973, due to competition from modern building materials, the industry gradually declined. The Guo Ye Lime Kiln was completed during the peak of the lime industry. The kiln is relatively well-preserved, witnessing the production history and methods of Penghu's oyster shell lime and liangzi lime, thus holding significant historical value. The kiln is primarily constructed with basalt and was registered as a historic building in 2007. It underwent repairs by the county government's Cultural Affairs Bureau in 2015 but has been closed for an extended period. The public can only admire the beautiful exterior of the Guo Ye Lime Kiln. Currently, the Tourism Office collaborates with the community to open the Guo Ye Lime Kiln as a tourism information center, providing travel services and guided tours. It is located near the Guo Ye Observation Tower and Longmen, with stone weirs visible along the coast, allowing the public to connect more closely with this culturally rich structure and the Guo Ye community. Facebook fan page: Guo Ye Lime Kiln Service phone: 0921730013 Opening hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM [Recommended stay time] 0.5 hours
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