Nanfeng Ancient Kiln, an artistic haven of kiln fire heritage

Nanfeng Ancient Kiln, a dazzling pearl in Shiwan Town, Chancheng District, Foshan, Guangdong. Established during the Zhengde period of the Ming Dynasty, it has endured for five centuries and is the oldest wood-fired dragon kiln still in use in the world. The Nanfeng Kiln is built facing south, adjacent to the Dongping River, and its kiln fire has never been extinguished in five hundred years. Together with the Gao Kiln, it is honored as a national key cultural relic protection unit, silently witnessing the vicissitudes of history. The scenic area is rich in the charm of ancient Ming and Qing architecture. The Lin Family Hall and the side hall of the Gao Temple seem to tell moving stories of the past. The giant ceramic mural vividly showcases the profound heritage of Shiwan ceramics, and the large jar waterfall, composed of 365 large jars fired by the Nanfeng Ancient Kiln, symbolizes a year-round of beauty and completeness. The ancient kiln impression retains the traditional pottery making site, allowing visitors to fully appreciate the authentic pottery making techniques. This is a holy land of world ceramic culture, gathering the essence of folk art. In 2019, it was recognized as a national industrial heritage, of extraordinary value. Visitors can play with pottery, fire pottery, and personally experience the unique charm of ceramics. The surrounding Doll Street is dazzling, like a vast ocean of ceramic art. Nanfeng Ancient Kiln leads you to embark on a wonderful journey through the history of ceramic culture.