From salt fields to dining tables, the story of Taiwan salt is all here
At first, I was just attracted by this "white building like a pyramid". I didn't expect that when I walked in, I found that Taiwan has so much history, culture, emotion and wisdom about "salt". This is the [Taiwan Salt Museum], located in Qigu, Tainan. It is a treasure attraction where people can learn and have fun. 🏛️ The appearance is eye-catching and the exhibition hall is fun to visit. The salt journey from salt fields to life From a distance, the Salt Museum looks like two stacked white pyramids. It turns out that the design inspiration comes from the "Salt Mountain", which is a symbol of salt and a tribute to the history of salt production. After entering the museum, you will find that it is not just a simple display, but a contextual introduction to the development of Taiwan's salt industry. From the traditional sun-dried salt fields, the hard work of salt pickers, to the evolution of the modern refined salt industry, each exhibition area is very rich. There is also an interactive area where children can personally experience the process of "picking salt, drying salt, and steaming salt". Not only can you watch the exhibition, but you can also do it yourself, which is entertaining and interesting. 📖 This is not just an exhibition hall, but also a memory bank of Taiwan's salt industry culture.
Salt was once "white gold" in Taiwan, especially in the early days when there was no refrigerator.
Every household relied on salt to preserve food, preserve food, and sterilize food.
The glorious history of Taiwan's salt industry extends from Beimen, Qigu, Budai, and Chiayi.
These histories may have only been seen in textbooks in the past, but here, you can see the stories of old salt workers, old photos, and old utensils.
Each of them depicts the daily life of workers, and makes people cherish the pinch of white salt in life.
👨👩👧👦 Parents and children can have fun together, and the salt mountain is fun to take pictures of!
In addition to the exhibition hall itself, there is also the super popular "Qigu Salt Mountain" outside the hall.
This small mountain made of white salt is almost a must-take IG check-in point when you come here.
Children can play in the salt sand pit nearby, just like playing with sand;
Adults can climb the salt mountain to take pictures and overlook the scenery of the entire Qigu Salt Field.
There are also "Salt Worker Experience Activities", "Salt Sculpture Works", "DIY Salt Bottle Making" and other activities around.
You can arrange a half-day tour or more to play slowly, which is very suitable for parent-child travel or intimate couples.
🧴 Don't miss the souvenir area! The salt products here are very unique.
After visiting the exhibition, you may want to walk around the sales area in the museum.
From salt candy, salt coffee, salt cream lotion, to exquisite salt lamps and salt flower cans,
each one is very distinctive, and it comes from a local brand, which is also very practical for gifts.
I brought a can of "Rose Salt Bath Salt" home, and every time I take a bath, I feel like my travel memories are continuing.
📍【Notes on the Taiwan Salt Museum】
Address: No. 66, Yanchengli, Qigu District, Tainan City
• Opening hours: 09:00–17:30 (closed on Mondays)
Tickets: $130 for full tickets, $100 for student/group/special discount tickets
Recommended stay time: 1.5-2 hours (half-day if combined with the Qigu Salt Mountain)
Nearby attractions: Qigu Salt Field, Jingzijiao Wapan Salt Field, Black-faced Spoonbill Reserve, Qigu Lagoon, Taiwan Salt Field Classroom
💭 Here, I re-recognized that "salt" is not just a seasoning, but a crystallization of the wisdom of the land and labor.
If you also like cultural tours, or are looking for attractions suitable for parents and children to learn and take photos together,
then the Taiwan Salt Museum will be a place worth exploring.
#5月好去处2025