Shen Hai Jing, A Millennium Deep, Salt History Alive

This is currently a very well-preserved workshop

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Introduction

In 1835, Shenhailng Well was excavated and was hailed as the world's first man-made well over 1,000 meters deep, with a depth of 1,001.42 meters. The well was excavated using the traditional Chinese method of drilling and chopping. As a production well for natural gas and black brine, Shenhailng Well once produced about 8,500 cubic meters of natural gas and about 14 cubic meters of black salt per day, and provided fuel for more than 80 salt basins. Currently, only 8 salt basins remain, producing about 2,500 kilograms of salt per day. The key buildings of the well, such as the stamping room, large cart room, stove room, stamping frame, well frame, and large cart, have been well-preserved, and underwent a large-scale restoration in 1984. The current Shenhailng Well covers an area of about 6,000 square meters and retains the layout and architectural style of the early 19th century well area, which is a typical salt production site in the Qing Dynasty. Upon entering the well area, the 18.4-meter-high well frame and stamping room are on the left, and the large cart room used to transport brine is on the right. Going up the stairs between the stamping room and the large cart room leads to the traditional salt boiling stove, as well as the cabinet room and salt warehouse.

Opening hours

08:30-17:30 (all day)
last entry time: 17:30 (Monday-Sunday)08:30-17:00 (all day)
last entry time: 17:00 (Monday-Sunday)

Transportation

Take bus No. 305 (intercity), No. 31, No. 35, or No. 35 (Government Center) to Shenhaijing (bus stop) and then walk to the destination.

Phone 0813-5106214