White Water Lake Introduction
Bai Shui Lake is one of the famous salt fields in Dongshi Township. Although it is named "lake," there are actually no freshwater lakes in the area. The name "Bai Shui Lake" comes from the topography of the old salt pans. Originally, the salt field "Zhangxing Company," a partnership between Japanese and Tainan locals, built a seawall in this area. However, after years of construction, the seawall was not completed properly, and every time a typhoon struck, the outer seawall would collapse, causing seawater to backflow, creating white waves on the salt fields, hence the name "Bai Shui Lake." Currently, due to the mechanization policy implemented by Taiwan Salt Corp in 1983, it has transformed into a quiet traditional community. Over the years, land subsidence has caused the roads around Bai Shui Lake and Shou Island to be submerged during high tide, leading many residents to leave due to inconvenience. However, the mysterious and somewhat desolate beauty of the area, combined with the stunning sunset sea view, has attracted more and more tourists, making Bai Shui Lake a new emerging attraction along the coast of Chiayi.
