Danzhou | Ancient Salt Fields

|Ancient Salt Fields. Danzhou | Ancient Salt Fields The Danzhou Ancient Salt Fields are the oldest and best-preserved ancient salt fields in China, using the original sun-drying method. With a history of over 1,200 years, they are known as the "living fossil" of ancient salt-making. The salt fields use grooves and salt troughs carved from stones along the coast to make salt, showcasing the wisdom and craftsmanship of ancient Danzhou people in salt extraction. The salt-making process is unique, utilizing the high-temperature sunlight of Hainan Island, and involves five steps: "tide collection, mud drying, brine making, salt drying, and salt collection" to produce sea salt. The sea salt here is as white as snow, as fine as cotton, with a moderate salty taste, no bitterness, and is pure, free of impurities, and can be consumed directly. Aged salt is also effective for various diseases, such as anti-inflammatory, clearing heat, and reducing fire. You can ask the villagers about the age of the salt when purchasing. To better protect the salt troughs, visitors can only view them from a distance. However, there are many specialty products nearby, such as salt-baked chicken and salt-baked eggs, which you can also try.