There are many highly specialised museums in Taiwan, so we weren’t surprised to see one focussing... read more
There are many highly specialised museums in Taiwan, so we weren’t surprised to see one focussing... read more
Not very special, but could be of fun with children, they are very excited to see different kinds... read more
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

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.

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

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.

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



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).




