Salt Mountain, Cigu

Salt Mountain, Cigu, offers a surreal climb up a glistening man-made peak of salt, rising over 30 meters above a former evaporation field and containing an estimated 100,000 tons of salt. While Chimei Museum focuses on indoor galleries, this open-air attraction provides a hands-on exploration of Tainan's salt production history, where visitors can touch, taste, and witness sunset views that transform the white mound into a golden beacon. This quirky adventure delivers a unique perspective on industrial heritage, ranking as a memorable alternative for 2026 explorers.