# Millennium Ancient Salt Fields (千年古盐田)

Central and Western Hainan, Hainan Province · South China, China · Guidebook rating: 3/5
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Language: en

## Key facts

- **Admission:** Free
- **Opening hours:** Open all day
- **Time needed:** 1 hour
- **Address:** Yantian Village Peninsula, Yangpu Economic Development Zone, Danzhou City, Hainan Province
- **Getting there:** Taking a taxi is recommended.
- **Good for:** Ethnic Culture

## About Millennium Ancient Salt Fields

The Danzhou Millennium Ancient Salt Fields have a history of more than 1,200 years. They are China's earliest traditional sea-salt production site, and still preserve the most complete, original and distinctive method of salt production by sun drying. They are also among the best-preserved ancient salt fields and have been listed as a national intangible cultural heritage.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 2575. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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