"Ancient Nanfeng Kiln: A Thousand-Year-Old Kiln Fire, A Legacy That Never Ends"

Ancient Nanfeng Kiln, located in Shiwan, Foshan, Guangdong, is an ancient kiln with a long history and profound cultural heritage. The Ancient Nanfeng Kiln was built during the Zhengde period of the Ming Dynasty and has a history of more than 500 years. It is the oldest existing wood-fired dragon kiln in the world and is known as the "living fossil of ceramics." The Ancient Nanfeng Kiln is built against the mountain, like a giant dragon lying on the hillside, so it is also called the "dragon kiln." The kiln body is about 34.4 meters long and about 2.8 meters high, like a giant dragon lying on the hillside, so it is also called the "dragon kiln." The kiln body is about 34.4 meters long and about 2.8 meters high, and the internal structure of the kiln is ingenious, divided into three parts: the kiln head, the kiln chamber, and the kiln tail. In ancient times, the Ancient Nanfeng Kiln was an important facility for the production of Shiwan ceramics. The ceramics produced here are exquisite and are sold at home and abroad. The uniqueness of the Ancient Nanfeng Kiln lies in its use of traditional wood-fired techniques, which allow ceramic products to absorb the natural breath produced by the burning of firewood during the firing process, giving ceramics a unique texture and charm. With the changes of the times, the Ancient Nanfeng Kiln has also faced difficulties. However, with the joint efforts of the local government and all sectors of society, the Ancient Nanfeng Kiln has been preserved and revitalized. Today, the Ancient Nanfeng Kiln has become a comprehensive scenic spot integrating tourism, sightseeing, learning, and shopping. Walking into the Ancient Nanfeng Kiln is like traveling through time and space, back to the ancient world of ceramics. The ancient kilns, traditional pottery-making techniques, and exquisite ceramic products all show the unique charm of Shiwan ceramics. Here, visitors can experience the fun of pottery making and learn about the history and culture of ceramics. The Ancient Nanfeng Kiln is not only a kiln but also a symbol of Shiwan ceramic culture. It witnesses the glorious history of Shiwan ceramics and carries people's inheritance and innovation of traditional culture. In the future, the Ancient Nanfeng Kiln will continue to exert its unique charm and show the profoundness of Shiwan ceramics to the world.