Dashu is located along the Gaoping River, with convenient access to water and fine clay without impurities, making it suitable for brick and tile firing.

It was not until the late Qing Dynasty that kiln factories started to establish after obtaining the brick-making techniques from mainland China.

[4] The Sanhe Tile Kiln in Dashu was founded in 1918 (7th year of the Taisho era) by Mr. Hsu An-Jan. At that time, it was named "Shun An Hao Brick Factory."

In 2004, Sanhe Tile Kiln in Dashu was registered as a historical building by the Kaohsiung City Government.

They further developed creative products based on brick and tiles, leading the community craft towards an industrial culture.