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Surrounded by seas on all sides, Penghu is rich in natural resources. During the Japanese colonial period, the Japanese introduced fish processing technology, transforming low-value fish catches into products through processing techniques, and distributing them to the main island of Taiwan and overseas, thus boosting the development of Penghu's fishery industry. "Fish drying kilns" became significant architectural forms within this economic context. In the 50th year of the Republic of China (1961), traditional fishing in Penghu was most developed. Changes in resource environments, technological innovations, and market demands led to the proliferation of "fish drying kilns" as the fishing industry flourished, with such facilities located along harbor coasts and within villages. Odorous fish and clove fish caught seasonally served as primary fishery products. Women in the villages processed the catches at these fish drying kilns by first soaking and rinsing them in brine, then steaming in circular bamboo sieves with added water, followed by air drying for export to the main island of Taiwan or Japan. After the 1970s, due to decreased fish resources, changing market demands, and population outflow, the traditional fish kilns gradually declined, causing their associated architecture to fall into disrepair. Scenes of all ages bustling around these kilns, vivid in the memories of the older generation, faded as the kiln structures deteriorated. In July 2017, under joint efforts between the Baiasha Township Office and the local community development association, the "Houliáo Sanba垵 Fish Drying Kiln" underwent restoration and reopened. This revival aims to preserve and transmit these kilns' century-old history. The reintroduction of these kilns not only allows veteran villagers nostalgic recollections of the past but also offers future generations insights into the lifestyle of early fishing communities, carrying both educational significance and a vision to connect surrounding tourist attractions, boosting the tourism industry in Baiasha. Located at the Old Wharf in Houliáo of Baiasha, the Sanba垵 fish drying kiln is adjacent to the hidden wonder "Tian Tang Road." Travelers visiting Tian Tang Road should not forget to take a detour to experience these traditional kiln structures. Beyond its fish processing facilities, this site ingeniously utilizes local Penghu buoys and recycled materials to create four human-sized figurines, each uniquely positioned to depict traditional tasks at the kilns, vividly restoring historic workflows. Nearby, a coral beach boasts a painted fishing boat docked alongside the kiln. This boat not only symbolically links the historical kilns but, under Penghu's bright sunshine, forms a vibrant contrast with blue skies, white clouds, and sandy beaches—a view ranked as one of Penghu’s most stunning. 【Recommended Duration】0.5 hours