Heijing Ancient Salt Workshop
黑井古盐坊
A traditional salt workshop about 2 km north of the old town, along the Longchuan River. Here you can watch the full process of traditional salt boiling, from water wheel to brine drying to stove-boiling.
The ancient salt workshop lies on the bank of the Longchuan River, about 2 km north of Heijing's old town. It is a salt works restored according to traditional methods. A large water wheel lifts brine to elevated drying platforms, where it trickles down through successive layers and becomes concentrated. It is then fed into earthen stoves and boiled in large iron pans to produce crust salt. Visitors can watch the entire process of drawing brine, drying it and frying the salt. Sometimes you can try it yourself and buy salt. Opening hours and fees vary, so check on site. Usually it is included in the old-town pass or charges a small separate fee. It takes about 30 minutes on foot from the old town, or you can take an electric cart or a taxi.
Opening hours
About 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Heijing Confucius Temple
- Wu Family Compound
- Jiexiao Memorial Archway
- Heiniu Salt Well
- Dalong Temple
- Wuma Bridge
- Heijing Ancient Town Old Street
- Feilai Temple (Heijing)