Baimati Pavilion Introduction
Baimating is located at the top of Dakeng Mountain on the east side of Zengwen Reservoir in Dapu Township, Chiayi County, with an elevation of about 750 meters. It is part of the route from Chiayi County to Tainan County, and the entire hiking journey from the 307 km marker on County Road 3 takes approximately 1 hour. During the late Qing Dynasty, a captain named Ye led soldiers to the Dakeng area to suppress bandits but unfortunately died in the line of duty. The white horse he rode on began to roam the mountains thereafter. Every morning at dawn, the white horse would mourn at the mountain top, faintly heard by the villagers below. To honor the spirit and loyalty of this white horse, Dapu Township Head Hsu Rong-song built the Baimating on the mountain top for villagers and tourists to hike and enjoy the view. Baimating is the best viewpoint for overlooking Dapu, but the path is winding, and the road surface is scattered with gravel. Some paths have an incline exceeding 45 degrees, making it treacherous due to the sliding gravel. Because of its high vantage point, Baimating offers an excellent view, encompassing the panoramic view of Zengwen Reservoir and Dapu Village, with distant peaks of Mount Da Dong visible as well. At sunrise, the golden light dances and sparkles, while at sunset, the rosy clouds reflect on the lake's surface, creating a captivating scene. Baimating is a hiking route suitable for all ages, which can be accessed by climbing the industrial road from the waterworks of Dapu Village, with a round trip taking about two hours. Standing at Baimating, one can read about the story of the loyal white horse on the wall while enjoying the panoramic view of Zengwen Reservoir, making it a challenging hiking route and the best spot for hiking and sightseeing in Dapu Township.
