Taiwan Salt Museum, Salt industry museum in Cigu District, Taiwan.
The Taiwan Salt Museum spans four floors of exhibits dedicated to salt production, featuring two white pyramid-shaped salt piles rising from the surrounding fields. The building is well-organized, with each floor dedicated to different aspects of salt production and processing.
The museum stands on the former site of Taiwan's largest sea salt field, which operated until May 2002 and supplied the country's salt needs. After production stopped, the site was transformed into a museum to preserve this important industrial heritage.
The exhibitions display salt-related artifacts, traditional tools, and industrial machinery that show how salt production evolved over time. Visitors can see the role salt played in daily work and the region's economy.
The location is accessible by bus from Tainan or Xinying Station. Visiting is possible year-round, though arriving early in the morning is recommended to avoid crowds and get the best conditions for exploring.
Outside the building, visitors can explore two large salt piles that still contain remnants from the operational period. These walkable mounds offer an unusual chance to experience the physical scale of past salt production and see the landscape shaped by this industry.
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