Jingzijiao Wapan Salt Fields Introduction
Jingzai Jiao Tile Salt Field is the first salt field in Beimen and the oldest existing tile salt field site. Originally part of the Laidong Salt Field during the Qing Dynasty, it was relocated here in 1818 and has remained in its current position ever since, making it the oldest operational salt field in Taiwan, with a history of over 200 years. Historical records indicate that Chen Yonghua, a military advisor under the Zheng regime, believed that the indigenous salt-making techniques were not mature at the time, resulting in bitter-tasting salt. Therefore, he reformed the salt-making methods by building a platform by the sea, laying broken tiles on it, directing water into the salt ponds, and allowing sunlight to crystallize the salt on the tiles, thus advancing the artificial salt production industry. The tile salt field, paved with tile pieces approximately 6 millimeters thick, presents a beautiful mosaic-like artistic appearance. To continue the spirit of its salt-making culture, efforts have been made to restore the salt field, preserving the unique salt-making landscape of "Jingzai Jiao" on the coast of Yonghua Village in Beimen. At sunset, the evening glow reflects in the salt fields, making this location a popular spot for photographers to capture beautiful sunset scenes. It has now become one of the most distinctive tourist salt fields within the Yunlin-Chiayi-Tainan Coastal National Scenic Area. Jingzai Jiao Tile Salt Field allows visitors to relive shared memories of the local residents and offers the opportunity to experience the joys of traditional salt-making, salt picking, and salt harvesting, providing in-depth insights into the history and geography of salt production in Taiwan. It is an ideal destination for family-friendly deep travel experiences.
