Zangshu Lake Kiln Site

Zangshu Lake Kiln Site

The Zangshu Lake Kiln Site is a cultural heritage site protected by Yuyao City.

Zangshu Lake Kiln Site

Located on the northern slope of Zangshu Lake in Yunlou Village, Mazhu Town, it was a folk kiln site from the Song Dynasty. The overall structure of the kiln bed is relatively well preserved. The site produced a wide variety of high-quality items such as cups, bowls, jars, and Han bottles, offering significant value for studying the production of ceramics during the Song Dynasty in this region. On April 26, 2010, the Zangshu Lake Kiln Site was designated as part of the fifth batch of municipal-level cultural heritage sites protected by Yuyao City.

Mazhu Town: A town under the jurisdiction of Yuyao City. Established as Mazhu Town in 1950, it became a commune in 1961, reverted to town status in 1983, and in 1992 incorporated four nearby townships—Yunlou, Doumen, Qingshan, and Kaiyuan. Located 11 kilometers west of the city government, it covers an area of 63 square kilometers with a population of 50,000. Major transport routes such as the Xiaoshan-Ningbo Railway, Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway, and Hangzhou-Ningbo Canal pass through the town, facilitating convenient water and land transportation. The town administers Longsheli, Xiaye, Mazhu, Miaojian, Shizhangxia, Jiangjialong, Houyuxiang, Qianyuxiang, Luojia, Dashixiang, Tingshuian, Xihenghe, Luodayao, Xishanxia, Yaojia, Quanjiaqiao, Xiawangzhai, Liduo, Dajiangqiao, Huajia'ao… For more detailed information about Mazhu Town, click here++.

Further Reading:

· Fifth Batch of Municipal-Level Cultural Heritage Sites Protected by Yuyao City