Nanfeng Kiln, Archaeological site in Shiwan Town, Foshan City, China.
The Nanfeng Kiln is a ceramic production facility that stretches along a hillside slope with a south-facing orientation and incorporates traditional dragon-style architectural elements. The structure combines historical building methods with functional firing areas designed for ceramic manufacture.
The facility was established in 1506 during the Ming Dynasty and helped transform Foshan into a major ceramic production center. The tradition of ceramic making at this location extends back to the Tang and Song periods.
The kiln is operated by craftspeople who apply time-honored firing methods and pass their skills from generation to generation. Visitors can observe how experience and intuition shape the quality of ceramics produced here.
Visitors can participate in pottery sessions under professional guidance, choosing from different designs and patterns to create. This hands-on experience provides insight into traditional ceramic production methods and how they function today.
The kiln reaches temperatures around 1300 degrees Celsius, yet century-old banyan trees grow near the furnace opening. These resilient trees thrive despite the extreme heat, making the site a surprising example of nature adapting to human activity.
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