Baizha Ancient Salt Fields
白扎盐场
The oldest and largest ancient salt field in Nangqian, with salt pans arranged in terraces up the hillside, where salt is still produced by hand through solar evaporation.
The Baizha Ancient Salt Fields are in Baizha Village, Baizha Township, Nangqian County, about 45 km from the county seat. They cover roughly 34,000 square metres and are the oldest salt works in the area, with the highest-quality brine. Salt workers channel spring brine into layered wooden salt pans, where it crystallises in the sun. On clear days the pans reflect like mirrors. There are viewing points for photography and for watching the salt workers at their labour. Ask permission before entering the pans, and do not step on the brine pools. It is usually combined with Gar Monastery and Gar Monastery Canyon in a one-day trip.
Opening hours
All day