Husi Red Brick Kiln Introduction
The brick kiln industry in Penghu has declined and is currently either out of production or has vanished. There were once four brick factories in Penghu, all located in Huxi Township: two in Honglu, one in Lintou, and one in Jianshan. Currently, the Honglu Brick Kiln Factory, situated along County Road 202, still shows signs of its existence. The kilns at Honglu Brick Kiln Factory belong to a type known as a climbing kiln or step kiln, and the entire structure is made of red bricks. It was constructed at a slanted angle to facilitate the workers' operations. The Honglu Brick Kiln Factory has a total of three climbing kilns: two in the south and one in the north. The southern kiln has 17 chambers, while the northern kiln has 15, with each chamber being approximately 12 to 15 ping and over 150 meters long, making it uniquely large in Taiwan. At its peak, a single climbing kiln could produce 450,000 bricks when fully loaded. Time has not been kind, as the rise of hollow bricks and mechanized brick factories in Taiwan has led to the eventual closure of Honglu Brick Factory. From a distance, the factory presents an ancient ochre aesthetic, adorned with arches and square windows. The chimney of the brick factory rises up majestically. The factory is privately owned, and visitors should politely greet the owner if they encounter them during their visit. [Recommended stay time] 15 minutes.
The entire Red Brick Kiln Factory is built entirely of red bricks.
