Taiwan Salt Museum

Tainan Attractions

台灣鹽博物館外觀

"The Taiwan Salt Museum has been closed for renovations since January 10, 2022." The Taiwan Salt Museum is the only themed museum in Taiwan dedicated to the salt industry, preserving hundreds of years of salt cultural heritage in Taiwan. "Salt" is the crystallization of the sweat and tears of salt workers, and its pyramid-like shape is particularly distinctive, appearing as 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 the salt workers' residential area, and to the west are the abandoned mechanized salt fields, which face the Qigu Salt Mountain in the distance. Upon entering the main hall, visitors are greeted by a replica of the scenery of the salt fields from the past, allowing them to return to the life scenes of the salt fields in the 1950s and 1960s and experience the joys and hardships of salt workers' lives. The second floor of the museum offers a historical overview of the development of Taiwan's salt industry, featuring oral stories from local elders and salt workers, displays of yellowed old photographs, and various fascinating uses of salt related to daily life, making it very suitable for children to explore. In addition to learning about salt, the museum also offers various salt products and salt coffee, which are unique tastes not to be missed! Ticket information: Ticket prices, ticket types, and prices: Full ticket 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. It is the only themed museum in Taiwan dedicated to the salt industry, preserving hundreds of years of salt-making cultural heritage. "Salt" is the crystallization of the sweat and tears of salt workers, and its unique pile-like appearance stands out, resembling two white pyramids standing in the salt fields when viewed from a distance. To the east of the museum is the Guangying Stalactite Museum, to the north is the residential area of salt workers, and to the west lies the abandoned mechanical salt fields, with a distant view of Qigu Salt Mountain. Entering the lobby, visitors are immediately greeted by a replica of the scenic salt fields of the past, transporting them back to the salt-making life of the 1940s and 1950s, allowing them to experience the bittersweet life of salt workers. The second floor of the museum is a miniature history of the development of Taiwan's salt industry, featuring oral stories from local elders and salt workers, displays of yellowed old photos, and various practical uses of salt related to daily life, making it very suitable for children to explore. In addition to learning about salt, the museum also offers various salt products and salt coffee, which should not be missed! Ticket Information: - Full Price NT$130 for the general public - Discount Price NT$80 for Tainan residents - Group Ticket NT$100 for students, teachers, volunteers, military and police (20 or more people), half-price NT$50 for children aged 4-12, seniors over 65, and 1 accompanying person with a disability certificate (must enter at the same time) - Free NT$0 for children under 4 with a disability certificate, and Qigu residents (must show ID) *Please present proof when purchasing discount tickets or for free admission. Scheduled Guided Tours with the Salt Sprite: - Weekdays: 10:30, 14:30, 15:30 - Weekends: 10:00, 11:00, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30 *For group or other times requiring a guided tour, please inquire in advance via the FB 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."

Other Nearby Attractions： Qigu Visitor Center 、 Qigu Salt Mountain Park 、 Longshan Temple 、 Qigu Seafood Street 、 Chigu Mountain Bird Watching Pavilion 、 Dukang Settlement Cultural Relics Exhibition Hall 、 Viewing Pavilion 、 Qingshan Fishing Port 、 Sihku Wetland Protected Area 、 Liukong Pier

Nearby Cuisine： Qigu / Dragon Gate Inn Restaurant 、 Dragon Gate Inn Restaurant 、 Longshan Temple Oyster Omelette 、 Longshan A-Zong Oyster Omelette and Oyster Noodle Soup 、 Longshan Lejiao Wang Oyster Omelette 、 Foreign Anxi Mullet Fish Specialty Store 、 Qigu Zhuang Ji Charcoal Grilled Sweet Potatoes 、 Qigu Sanbudeng Oyster Omelette 、 Angkor Seafood Restaurant 、 Qing Kun Shan Mei Ren Ke Ta