Qingkunshen Fan-shaped Salt Fields Introduction
The Fan-shaped Salt Pans are located in Jianguan Kunsan Village, belonging to the First District of Qigu Salt Field, situated between Jianguan Fishing Port to the south and Qing Kunsan to the north. They were developed by Taiwan Salt Corporation in 1975 and began salt production in 1977, making them the youngest and most distinctive salt pans in Taiwan. The fan-shaped salt pans radiate from the dormitory for salt workers at the center, with the ribs of the fan consisting of water supply channels, drainage ditches, brine channels, and roads. The areas between the ribs are divided into individual salt pans, with the crystallization ponds for collecting salt located closest to the dormitory for the convenience of the workers. From the establishment of the fan-shaped salt pans to their transition to mechanized salt production, a mere ten years passed. Many salt production jobs were temporary, only hiring local residents to assist with salt collection during peak production seasons, so they did not establish roots like the workers in the Tai District and South Salt District. After salt production ceased in 2002, the area quickly became deserted and is now abandoned. During dusk, visitors can enjoy colorful sunsets around the salt pans, with the sunset reflecting on the water surface, creating a romantic scene, making it one of the popular photo spots recently. From the air, one can also appreciate the beauty of the textures of the fan-shaped salt pans.
