Yuncheng | A Thousand Years of Salt Culture, Inside and Outside the City Walls

Salt is not just a condiment on the dining table; it also carries thousands of years of civilization and history. Yuncheng has a niche Hedong Salt Pond Museum, which you can visit if you have enough time (it's not a must-see). Stepping into the museum is like traveling back in time to an ancient salt field. The museum showcases the entire process of salt production, from mining to the finished product. Ancient tools and realistic scene restorations allow visitors to envision the salt workers toiling away. Salt was once the "white gold" of the ancient economy, and the Hedong salt ponds were an important salt production area in history. The museum vividly narrates this history through its exhibits. Exiting the museum, you'll find the Zhongjinmen City Wall. This ancient city wall, once a crucial checkpoint for salt transportation, has witnessed the comings and goings of countless caravans. Today, it still stands majestically, its mottled bricks etched with the marks of time. Strolling along the city wall, you can almost hear the echoes of history and feel the prosperity and bustle of ancient salt merchants. Standing on the city wall, overlooking the cityscape, the blend of ancient and modern creates a unique charm. Half-price during the off-season. 🎫You can purchase a combined ticket: Chi Temple + Chi Salt Expo Park + City Wall combined ticket, adults 39.9 yuan, students 19.9 yuan