5.5-meter-tall Salt Giant Impresses Visitors – One-Day Tour of Tainan’s Four Must-See Attractions

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family, compiled report
 
A stunning "Salt Giant" has appeared on the Qigu Salt Mountain in Tainan, with its 5.5-meter-high massive form becoming a hot topic and a popular spot for social media check-ins.

The "One Sculpture, Two Views Art Festival" is a major summer event in Tainan. This year, it runs from June 29 to July 30, featuring not only the spectacular "Salt Giant" on Qigu Salt Mountain but also 3D painted sand sculptures in the village. Spend a one-day trip to Tainan during the summer vacation, take photos with the Salt Giant, and enjoy a variety of Tainan delicacies.

1. Qigu Salt Mountain

Qigu Salt Field was once Taiwan’s largest solar salt field. However, as times changed and salt production became less economically viable, it was transformed into a tourist attraction. The snow-white salt mountain is a must-visit spot for many travelers to Tainan. This July, the "One Sculpture, Two Views Art Festival" will feature a 5.5-meter-tall "Salt Giant."

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Qigu Salt Mountain
Address: No. 66, Yancheng Li, Qigu District, Tainan City
 

2. Crystal Chapel

Located near the Beimen Visitor Center, the minimalist all-white Crystal Chapel features an exterior that combines the flowing lines of the Sydney Opera House with the sacred transparency of a Guam wedding chapel. Built on a salt field surrounded by shallow water, its white steel frame is inlaid with sparkling crystals that reflect sunlight and water ripples, creating a dreamlike love sanctuary.

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Crystal Chapel
Address: No. 200, Jiucheng, Beimen District, Tainan City
 

3. Jingzijiao Tile-Paved Salt Field

The "Jingzijiao Tile-Paved Salt Field" is the first salt field in Beimen and the oldest existing tile-paved salt field site. The setting sun casts beautiful reflections on the tile fields against the sky, complemented by the boundless skyline and clouds of Beimen Lagoon, making it a favorite photography spot for enthusiasts. Here, you can also experience the fun of salt drying, salt carrying, and salt harvesting.