Xitaiyao Kiln Site

Xitaiyao Kiln Site

The Xitaiyao Kiln Site is a cultural heritage protection unit of Shandong Province.

The Xitaiyao Kiln Site is located in Ciyao Town, Ningyang County. It dates back to the Tang and Song dynasties. In 2013, it was designated as part of the fourth batch of Provincial-Level Cultural Heritage Protection Units by the People's Government of Shandong Province.

Ciyao Town: Ciyao Town is situated in the central-eastern part of Ningyang County, stretching 16 kilometers from north to south and 8.5 kilometers from east to west, covering a total area of 128 square kilometers, which accounts for 10.9% of the county’s total area. The terrain is higher in the south and lower in the north, with hills occupying 46% of the total area. The arable land covers 82,000 mu, and the town administers 81 administrative villages with a total population of 93,000. In 2003, the total industrial and agricultural output value of the town reached 680 million yuan, and the per capita net income was 4,206 yuan.

Ciyao Town enjoys a superior geographical location and convenient transportation. The Beijing-Shanghai Railway and the Beijing-Fuzhou Expressway run north-south through the area, and the Cilai Railway originates from the town center, with... More detailed information about Ciyao Town++

Further reading:

· Fourth Batch of Provincial-Level Cultural Heritage Protection Units in Shandong Province