Bai Shui 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 geographical features of the old salt pans. Originally, the "Zhangxing Company," which was operated by Japanese and Tainanese partners, constructed a seawall in this area. However, after years of construction, the seawall was not completed, and it often collapsed during typhoons, causing seawater to inundate the salt fields, creating a scene of white waves, hence the name "Bai Shui Lake." Currently, following the mechanization policy implemented by Taiwan Salt Corporation in 1983, the area has transformed into a tranquil traditional community. Due to years of land subsidence, during high tide, roads in the vicinity of Bai Shui Lake Island often sink underwater, and many residents have left due to the inconvenience of living there. Nevertheless, the mysterious yet slightly desolate beauty of the area, combined with the stunning sunset sea views, has attracted an increasing number of tourists, gradually making Bai Shui Lake a rising attraction along the Chiayi coast.
