Taiwan Salt Museum
Taiwan Salt Museum
3.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Neighbourhood: Beimen Area II
This part is the more populous and busier district along the coast in western Tainan. It was one of the places where the Siraya people, Taiwan’s plains aborigines called home. Extending from Jiali, Soulangh Cultural Park is the centre of culture and art in the area. The exhibitions in the warehouses at the sugar refinery integrates local culture.
The Ye Wang Koji ceramics in Jhensing Temple in Jiali District are listed as national historical monuments and have significance in terms of history, culture, and art.
Sigang is rich in flax. The Grand Sigang Bridge that stretches over Zengwun River has gained the reputation as being the No.1 bridge in Tainan. The Sigang Procession is performed every three years and regarded as the No.1 procession rituals in Taiwan. The procession integrates both pestilence and procession rituals, and is a crucial religious ceremony in the coastal regions. The impressive procession reaches a climax when the king boat (a boat that is said to carry a king/god and rids a place of plague and evil spirits ) is set ablaze to scare off plagues.
With regard to Cigu, it features white and soaring high salt mountains and Taiwan salt museum, which looks like a white pyramid. The ecology along the coast and the sand banks depict the changes in Tainan’s lagoons over the course of history. Cigu has abundant seafood and makes an essential habitat for black-faced spoonbills and migratory birds. To taste the freshest seafood, this is the place!
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Steve K
New Taipei, Taiwan737 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
There are many highly specialised museums in Taiwan, so we weren’t surprised to see one focussing on the salt harvesting industry in Taiwan. Unfortunately, this museum is not geared towards the non-Chinese speaking tourist. There are limited interps in English on the ground floor, and next to none on the second and third levels. There is a very bizarre UFO related theming to part of the museum, and there was a train ride to the salt mountain (the kitschiest hill of salt you ever did see!) which we declined to do.
Don’t go out of your way for this unless you can read Chinese. (Although the salt mountain is Instagrammable if only for its weird factor.)
Don’t go out of your way for this unless you can read Chinese. (Although the salt mountain is Instagrammable if only for its weird factor.)
Written 10 February 2020
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cora3181
Hong Kong, China326 contributions
Sep 2016 • Family
Not very special, but could be of fun with children, they are very excited to see different kinds of salt, in various colours. You can also buy some bath salts as souveniors, may also try boiled egges and icrecream.
Written 23 August 2017
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Ruby D
Tallahassee, FL92 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
The museum is located quite far away from Tainan. We took a bus (#8899), mainly for scenic spots, from the Tainan train station to the museum. It was a long ride, over 90 minutes one-way. Luckily, there is free Wi-Fi for us to kill time.
All displays inside the museum are written in Chinese. There is no English translation side by side nor English audio tapes for explanation and information.
Compared with other museums, this one isn't worth the money (although it's still not expensive by our standard) and time. No wonder we didn't see many tourists there.
All displays inside the museum are written in Chinese. There is no English translation side by side nor English audio tapes for explanation and information.
Compared with other museums, this one isn't worth the money (although it's still not expensive by our standard) and time. No wonder we didn't see many tourists there.
Written 23 August 2016
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Peggy Chen
Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan181 contributions
May 2016 • Friends
We went there as a backup plan on rainy day. It turned out a very good tour. We had a professional local tour guide lady introducing us the history of making salts. She can answer the questions we throwed out perfectly. They even have the salt mine landscaping from Poland. Pretty impressed by this museum.
Written 30 May 2016
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StuTaylor25
Derby, UK101 contributions
Oct 2014 • Solo
My host took me here on a October Sunday , Whilst being rather sceptical it is actually a very gentle way of spending a few hours.
I learnt a lot about the significant of salt over the ages and the visitors centre whislt being slightly limited in depth is well done
Wouldn't go again but I am glad I have been
I learnt a lot about the significant of salt over the ages and the visitors centre whislt being slightly limited in depth is well done
Wouldn't go again but I am glad I have been
Written 22 June 2015
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ffchoy
Singapore, Singapore34 contributions
Never thought learning about salt could be fun, but this museum proved me wrong.
With an introduction to the history of salt, it's uses and many others, it was informative and engaging. It even has a little salt mining cave that mimics that of real caves.
One floor is dedicated to photo-taking, with beds, food, even bathrooms made entirely out of salt. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable (he worked in the salt farm when younger) and acted as our private tour guide even!
Check out the salt products at the end, then head over to the large salt field behind the museum. Visitors are encouraged to try out salt farming! It was a really enjoyable visit.
With an introduction to the history of salt, it's uses and many others, it was informative and engaging. It even has a little salt mining cave that mimics that of real caves.
One floor is dedicated to photo-taking, with beds, food, even bathrooms made entirely out of salt. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable (he worked in the salt farm when younger) and acted as our private tour guide even!
Check out the salt products at the end, then head over to the large salt field behind the museum. Visitors are encouraged to try out salt farming! It was a really enjoyable visit.
Written 19 December 2014
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Susan T
164 contributions
Dec 2014
This museum not only show case Taiwan but also salt from other countries. Interesting to know about the history of salt. Sad that it is no longer in use and Taiwan have salt imported now. There are also sculptures made from salt. You can try your hands at salt farming as there is a field beside the museum. Not far away is the chigu salt field for a half day family fun
Written 17 December 2014
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AndyStorm
Singapore, Singapore47 contributions
Jul 2014 • Solo
The museum provides a very informative exhibit about the history of salt in Taiwan. I was actually not very enthusiastic since salt doesn't interest me, but after going through the museum I realized how interesting the history of salt could be! Recommended for traveler to hire a private car with a driver (not very expensive!) for 8 hours to tour Tainan attractions as it'll save lots of time and effort trying to get from one spot to another, the drivers I have met in Taiwan are very friendly and tell you lots about the place from a local point of view which is really enriching.
Written 2 October 2014
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terry011168
Brisbane, Australia67 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
firstly i was a bit sceptical of going here but it was better than i thought it would be. History of salt and by products in taiwan. worth the trip on the way to taijiang national park
Written 27 May 2014
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Bunnysnaky
Hong Kong, China624 contributions
Dec 2013 • Family
The Museum is just a few minutes' drive from the habitat of the protected black-faced spoonbills, Qigu Salt Mountain and Lagoon. Two storeys of exhibits all focused on 'salt' - salt making history and people/stories related to salt. Nearly all the exhibits are two-dimensional, either in text or in the form of dummies. The scope of the exhibits, however, is not restricted to Taiwan only. Among all exhibits I found the exhibits of the three-dimensional Polish Salt Mine interesting (triggered off my horror of claustrophobia). Near the exit is a cafe and a souvenir shop which sells a wide range of salt products such as body scrub, shower gel and snacks.
Generally speaking, the subject is quite restrictive and the exhibits not too attractive for the general public (my kids found them boring and the visit lasted for only 30 minutes). The presentation is not interactive and old-fashioned. The medium of language is in Chinese and hence mainly cater for locals. Can serve as a good eatery outlet for the trip to the Qigu cluster of attractions (as there are no proper restaurants nearby).
Generally speaking, the subject is quite restrictive and the exhibits not too attractive for the general public (my kids found them boring and the visit lasted for only 30 minutes). The presentation is not interactive and old-fashioned. The medium of language is in Chinese and hence mainly cater for locals. Can serve as a good eatery outlet for the trip to the Qigu cluster of attractions (as there are no proper restaurants nearby).
Written 20 May 2014
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Kimberly B
Tainan, Taiwan102 contributions
I have been there 3 times and never saw a museum. Where is it located? We have only played in the salt gathering exhibit as you enter the area. And purchased salt in the small shop across from the aquatic display - things in jars.
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- Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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