Fengcheng Charcoal Kiln (Charcoal House) Introduction
The landscapes of Baoshan are characterized by rolling hills covered with acacia trees, which are excellent raw materials for charcoal production. The felled wood must be left to dry for more than a month, with the thicker trunks used for charcoal and the thinner branches for fuel. The wood is then placed in a kiln and roasted for 5-6 weeks to produce high-quality, smokeless, and long-burning charcoal. The Fengcheng Charcoal Kiln combines the efforts of government agencies and the community to create high-quality charcoal using traditional methods. After the wood has been roasted for 5-6 weeks in the kiln, the charcoal produced by Fengcheng Charcoal Kiln is particularly durable and smoke-reduced compared to mass-produced and imported charcoal using modern techniques. Every time the kiln is opened, the air is filled with the fragrance of burning wood, and the sight of smoke rising always attracts photography enthusiasts to come and shoot. To this day, Fengcheng Charcoal Kiln still uses traditional earth kilns for charcoal production, allowing modern people to experience the diligent and frugal spirit of their ancestors. This charcoal kiln is also known as "The Home of Charcoal," which is quite fitting!
