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 related to the salt industry in Taiwan, preserving hundreds of years of cultural heritage related to salt production. "Salt" is the crystallization of the salt workers' sweat and tears, and its pile-like appearance is particularly distinctive, appearing like two white pyramids standing in the salt fields from a distance. To the east of the museum is the Guangying Stalactite Museum, with residential areas for salt workers to the north, and abandoned mechanical salt fields to the west, which overlook the Qigu Salt Mountain. Upon entering the hall, visitors are immediately greeted by a replica of the picturesque salt fields of the past, bringing them back to the salt field life of the 1950s and 1960s, allowing them to experience the bittersweet life of salt workers. The second floor of the museum showcases a historical snapshot of the development of Taiwan's salt industry, featuring oral stories from local elders and salt workers, displays of yellowed old photographs, and the various ingenious uses of salt in daily life, which are 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 special flavors not to be missed! Ticket information is as follows: 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 themed museum in Taiwan dedicated to the salt industry, preserving hundreds of years of salt culture heritage. "Salt" is the crystallization of the sweat and tears of salt workers, and its salt pile-shaped structure is particularly distinctive, 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 the Salt Workers’ Residential Area, and to the west are the abandoned mechanical salt fields, with a distant view of the Qigu Salt Mountain. Upon entering the hall, the first thing that catches the eye is a replica of the beautiful landscape of the salt fields from back then, transporting people back to the salt field life of the 1950s and 1960s, allowing them to experience the bittersweet life of salt workers. The second floor of the museum is a microcosm of the history of Taiwan's salt culture development, featuring oral stories from local elders and salt workers, displays of yellowed old photos, and various uses of salt related to daily life, making it an excellent exploration opportunity for children. In addition to learning about salt, the museum also offers various salt products and salt coffee, a special taste not to be missed! Ticket information: - Full price: NT$130 (General public) - Discount price: NT$80 (Tainan residents) - Group price: NT$100 (Students, teachers, volunteers, military and police with groups of 20 or more) - Half price: NT$50 (Children aged 4-12, seniors aged 65 and above, one companion for persons with disabilities - must enter simultaneously) - Free: NT$0 (Children under 4, persons with disabilities must show valid ID; Qigu residents need to present identification) *Those purchasing discounted tickets or entering for free must proactively present proof. "Meet the Salt Fairy" - Scheduled tours: Weekdays: 10:30, 14:30, 15:30 Holidays: 10:00, 11:00, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30 *For group tours or tours at other times, please contact our Facebook fan page or call 06-7800698 in advance.

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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 、 Duka Community Cultural Exhibition Hall 、 Viewing Sea Pavilion 、 Qingshan Fishing Port 、 Chipao Mangrove Nature Reserve 、 Liu Kong Wharf 、 Qingkunshen Fan-shaped Salt Fields

Nearby Cuisine： Qigu / Dragon Gate Inn Restaurant 、 Dragon Gate Inn Restaurant 、 Longshan Temple Oyster Omelette 、 Longshan A-Zong Oyster Omelette and Oyster Vermicelli 、 Longshan Lejiao Wang Oyster Omelette 、 Foreign Anxia Fish Specialty Store 、 Chiku Farm Grilled Sweet Potato 、 Qigu Sanbudeng Oyster Omelet 、 Ango Seafood Restaurant 、 Qingkunshan Meiren Oysters