Nantou: Shuili Snake Kiln Pottery Culture Park. [Evaluation Valid Period: 2023/06/27~2026/06/26] The "Snake Kiln" originates from Fuzhou, mainland China. This kiln is built with adobe bricks along the hillside. [Evaluation Valid Period: 2023/06/27~2026/06/26] The "Snake Kiln" originates from Fuzhou, mainland China. This kiln is built with adobe bricks along the hillside. The kiln body is very long, resembling the shape of a snake from a distance, hence the name. In the late Ming Dynasty, Koxinga led his troops to station in Taiwan and engage in the "overthrow the Qing and restore the Ming" movement, but ultimately failed. He then disbanded his soldiers, some of whom were familiar with this type of kiln and settled here, marking the beginning of the Snake Kiln in Taiwan. The Shuili Snake Kiln originated in 1927. Mr. Lin Jiangsong, a pottery master from Nantou, recognized that Shuili was a major timber distribution center at the time, with abundant fuel and excellent clay, making it ideal for pottery production. He moved his family here and built a snake kiln to produce pottery, which continues to this day. The snake kiln has a spacious interior, allowing for the firing of larger ceramic pieces. It was initially famous for producing large ceramic "water jars." In 1943, before Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, this factory was ordered to produce military "anti-aircraft jars." As a result, the factory workers were exempted from being conscripted to serve overseas as laborers, highlighting the importance of the Shuili Snake Kiln at that time. After years of refinement, the Shuili Snake Kiln has not only witnessed the glorious era of "Shuili Pottery Jars" but also experienced the hardships of decline. Currently, under the ingenious planning of the third-generation proprietor, Mr. Lin Guolong, it has been rebranded as the "Shuili Snake Kiln Pottery Culture Park," combining leisure, entertainment, and cultural education.
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