Salt production from sea water was for several centuries an important industry along the coast of southwestern Taiwan. Today only a few salt fields and “salt mountains” remain as part of government efforts to preserve traditional culture and generate tourism. One of the best times to visit the area and learn more about this old industry is the annual Kunshen Wangye’s Salt for Peace Festival at Nankunshen Daitian Temple in Beimen District, a center of Taiwan’s traditional salt industry.

Sponsor: Southwest Coast National Scenic Area Administration

TEL: +886-6-786-1000

Website: http://www.swcoast-nsa.gov.tw/

Place: Beimen Township, Tainan County

Date: 2010-11-13 ~ 2010-11-14