Wun Yiu is the only kiln site found in Hong Kong known to have produced underglaze-blue porcelain. Academic study began in the 1950s, and part of the area with kiln remains was declared a monument in 1983. Excavations in 1995 and 1999 brought further evidence to light.
From the journal
Wun Yiu: Porcelain Production Beneath Tai Po’s Hills
Excavated kiln remains at Wun Yiu reveal stages of blue-and-white porcelain production and a chapter in Hong Kong’s early industrial history.
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A kiln site with a rare record
Excavation with village support
The former Regional Council and CUHK’s Institute of Chinese Studies formed the archaeological team, with help from residents of Sheung Wun Yiu and Ha Wun Yiu. The remains illustrate stages of porcelain production from quarrying to firing. They also support research on Hong Kong’s early industry, Tai Po’s history and private kilns in Guangdong.
From buried remains to public history
The Wun Yiu Exhibition in Sheung Wun Yiu displays Ming- and Qing-dynasty finds and introduces the site’s history and excavations. It gives visitors a place to read the objects alongside the surviving kiln remains.