Qigu Salt Mountain Park Introduction
Qigu Salt Field was once the largest salt evaporation pond in Taiwan, primarily supplying salt for domestic agricultural and industrial use. However, with changing times, salt evaporation became economically unviable, and the Qigu Salt Field closed in May 2002, marking the end of its 338-year history of salt production. Qigu Salt Mountain, originally a salt piling area at the Qigu Salt Field, has naturally solidified over the years, forming remarkably hard salt peaks about six stories high, creating a spectacular sight. Taiwan Salt Corporation subsequently transformed into an industrial tourism model, officially starting the leisure and recreation era at Qigu Salt Mountain, leaving a testament to the development history of Taiwan's salt industry in various ways. Inside the Qigu Salt Mountain Park, besides the stunning and photogenic salt mountain landscape, there are rich recreational facilities and experiences, such as park tram tours for comfortable exploration, barbecue areas available for group rentals, experiences with the traditional salt farm facility "Dragon Bone Waterwheel," as well as delightful DIY activities like making commemorative salt jars and tasty salt brine tofu. It is a must-visit spot that combines education and entertainment. Opening hours: ⬛️ Summer (March to October) 09:00-18:00 ⬛️ Winter (November to February) 08:30-17:30 ⬛️ Closed on New Year's Eve all day and during typhoon days as announced by the government.
