Baimi Wooden Clogs Village Introduction
The Baimei Community, formerly known as "Baimei Pot," was established during the Qing Dynasty when the Suhua Highway was constructed, using Baimei as the starting point to open the Qilai Road. During the Japanese colonial period, it developed a mining industry. Due to the abundant production of a specific tree, which is excellent material for making wooden clogs, the wooden clog industry emerged, becoming an important supply location. Although the community experienced a decline for two to three decades, it has demonstrated creativity and imagination to breathe new life into wooden clogs, revitalizing the industry and making Baimei Clog Village a well-known tourist attraction with the slogan "Baimei Heart, Clog Affection." Through mimetic experiences, the community has reconnected and gathered together, reclaiming past memories from the local saying, "Baimei Pot, making clogs; stealing materials, capturing in the mountains." In 1998, the Clog Museum was established, allowing visitors to learn about the clog industry and the Baimei Community through guided tours and clog experiences.
