Tainan City Sights

Anping Oyster Ash Kiln

#18 of 31 things to do in Tainan City

#4761 of 21668 things to do in Asia

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  • Address
    • Anbei Rd Anping
  • Price
    • admission free
  • Hours
    • 09:30-17:00, closed Mon

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Lonely Planet review for Anping Oyster Ash Kiln

It's generally believed that the Dutch taught the Taiwanese to make a durable brick mortar using crushed oyster shells mixed with sugar water and sticky rice. At one time, oyster-shell kilns (which produced the ground-oyster ash) were a common sight in Tainan. The ruins of this kiln represent the last of its kind. The kiln is nothing special to look at but it's still worth a visit to learn more about this little-known industry.

 

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