Taiwan Salt Museum

Tainan Attractions

台灣鹽博物館外觀

"The Taiwan Salt Museum has been closed for renovation since January 10, 2022." The Taiwan Salt Museum is the only thematic museum in Taiwan related to the salt industry, preserving hundreds of years of cultural assets related to salt production. "Salt" is the crystallization of the sweat and tears of salt workers, and its salt mound-like appearance is particularly unique, resembling two white pyramids standing in the salt fields from a distance. To the east of the Salt Museum is the Guangying Stalactite Museum, to the north is a cluster of salt worker residences, and to the west are abandoned mechanical salt fields, with the Qigu Salt Mountain visible in the distance. Entering the hall, visitors are greeted by a replica of the scenic salt fields of yesteryear, evoking the life of salt production in the 1950s and 1960s, allowing one to experience the bittersweet life of salt workers. The second floor of the museum encapsulates the history of Taiwan's salt industry development through oral stories from local elders and salt workers, displays of yellowing old photographs, and various practical uses of salt in daily life, making it very suitable for children to explore. In addition to learning about salt knowledge, the museum also offers various salt products and salt coffee, which are flavors not to be missed! Admission information: Ticket prices: Full price NT$130 for the general public...

Address：No. 69, Yancheng Li, Qigu District, Tainan City 724, Taiwan

Taiwan Salt Museum Introduction

"The Taiwan Salt Museum has been closed for renovations since January 10, 2022." The Taiwan Salt Museum is the only theme museum in Taiwan dedicated to the salt industry, preserving hundreds of years of salt industry cultural heritage. "Salt" is a crystallization of the sweat and tears of salt workers, and its pyramid-like appearance is particularly distinctive, resembling two white pyramids standing in the salt fields from a distance. To the east of the museum is the Guangying Cave, to the north are the salt workers' residences, and to the west are abandoned mechanical salt fields, which face the Qigu Salt Mountain in the distance. Upon entering the hall, the first sight to catch the eye is a recreation of the scenic views of the salt fields from back in the day, transporting visitors to the lifestyle of the salt fields in the 1950s and 1960s, allowing them to experience the joys and sorrows of salt workers' lives. The second floor showcases a condensed history of the development of Taiwan's salt industry, featuring oral stories from local elders and salt workers, collections of yellowed old photographs, and various interesting uses of salt related to daily life, making it perfect for children to explore; in addition to learning about salt, the museum also offers various salt products and salt coffee, which are unique flavors not to be missed! Ticket information: Ticket category | Price General admission | NT$130 Discount ticket for Tainan residents | NT$100 Discount ticket for students, teachers, volunteers, and military personnel (groups of 20 or more) | NT$50 Children aged 4-12, seniors aged 65 and above, and one accompanying person with a disability certificate | Free (must enter at the same time) Children under 4 with a disability certificate | Free Qigu residents (must present ID) | Free *Those purchasing discounted or free tickets must present proof. Guided tours are available with the Salt Fairy. Weekdays: 10:30, 14:30, 15:30 Weekends: 10:00, 11:00, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30 *For group tours or other times, please inquire in advance via the Facebook fan page or call 06-7800698.

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Taiwan Salt Museum Travel Information

Address：No. 69, Yancheng Li, Qigu District, Tainan City 724, Taiwan

Remarks："The Taiwan Salt Museum has been closed for renovations since January 10, 2022."

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