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The concept of an "ecological museum," originating in Scandinavia, promotes local residents as core participants, challenging common perceptions of what a museum should be. Not only is it the first museum in Taiwan to include the term "ecological" in its name, but it is also a pioneering borderless museum in western Taiwan, apart from Yilan and Kinmen. Walking through Daxi reveals a two-century-old historical legacy; since the 1810s, woodworking industries have been established here. After two centuries of development, one can still find numerous woodcraft shops and furniture factories along present-day Peace Old Street, Kangzhuang Road, Xinyi Road, and Yuanlin Road, establishing Daxi as a hub for Taiwan's woodworking industry. Additionally, during the 1901 administrative reform, the Tuqing Sub-district Office was established here. The cluster of Japanese-style police residences constructed along Puji Road subsequently became a distinctive community reflecting the policing lifestyle of the era, bearing witness to Daxi’s century-long history of public safety development. Adhering to the principles of preserving cultural heritage and collaborating with local communities, the Daxi Wood Arts Ecological Museum has launched two core themes—“Daxi Wood Arts Industry” and “Daxi Everyday Life”—restoring public buildings. The projects encompass the Wude Hall and 22 Japanese-style residences, with phased renovation and opening. The initiative interconnects various historical buildings in the area, transforming the entirety of Daxi into a cultural museum. The museum’s first publicly opened facility is named “Building No. 1,” a raised Japanese-style house constructed in the 1920s. Originally serving as a residence for a principal of Daxi Elementary School, its previous owner was the English teacher Chen Maolin of Daxi Junior High School. His wife, Chen Wang Cuiwu, once taught sewing lessons within the residence; the memory of the “Xiguang Sewing Tutorial Class” hanging at the front entrance still resonates with many Daxi women. Transitioning from a private dwelling to a public space, the building has gained new vitality. To revive the woodcraft heritage of Daxi, Building No. 1 has preserved its original Japanese-style wooden appearance and showcases wood-related themes, including woodcraft, food culture, and religious traditions. Outdoors, a long wooden bench designed by “Hsin Yushing Woodcraft” in the style of traditional Daxi archways greets visitors, while indoors, new wooden furniture crafted by “Hsieh Ta Woodcraft” complements the immersive audio-visual tour, narrating the historical evolution of Daxi. Beyond exploring the museum’s cultural heritage, visitors with sufficient time can venture outside to visit the Corner Houses. These 15 interconnected Corner Houses collaborate with the museum to guide visitors through the craftsmanship beauty of Daxi. Each Corner House serves as a thematic satellite branch, including the Daven Watermelon Cultural and Artistic Hall, Hsin Yushing Woodcraft, Hsieh Ta Woodcraft, Fortyth Street Workshop, Hsieh Sheng Woodcraft, and others located along Peace Old Street. At the end of Daxi Old Street lies the century-old Daxi Zhongzheng Park, which retains the ruins of the Japanese-era shrine. Crossing to the park’s other side leads to the Daxi Cultural and Art Center (Chiang Kai-shek Residence), featuring historically significant structures including the Japanese-era assembly hall and the Chiang Kai-shek residence. Deep walking through Daxi’s streets and alleys revives its past grandeur. Further details about guided tours can be found on the official website of the Daxi Wooden Arts Ecological Museum.