Fengcheng Charcoal Kiln (Home of Charcoal) Introduction
The area of Baoshan is characterized by many hills, with acacia trees growing abundantly on the slopes. Acacia trees are excellent materials for charcoal production. The harvested wood must be air-dried for more than a month, and the thick trunks are used for charcoal while the thin branches are used as fuel. After being placed in the kiln, the wood is smoldered for 5 to 6 weeks to create high-quality, smokeless, and long-burning charcoal. The Fengcheng Charcoal Kiln combines the efforts of government agencies and the community to produce high-quality charcoal using traditional methods. After undergoing 5 to 6 weeks of smoldering, the charcoal produced by Fengcheng Kiln is particularly durable and produces less smoke compared to mass-produced and imported charcoal made using modern techniques. Each time the kiln is opened, the aroma of burning wood fills the air, and the smoke rising from the scene attracts photography enthusiasts. To this day, Fengcheng Charcoal Kiln continues to produce charcoal using traditional earthen kilns, allowing modern people to experience the hard-working and frugal spirit of their ancestors. This charcoal kiln is also known as "The Home of Charcoal," which is indeed a fitting name!
