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Jiadong Township was originally called Liugen. When it was first developed, there were many Red Cedar trees, so it was also known as "Qiedongjiao." Under the Japanese, it was renamed "Jiadong." It belongs to Zuodui among the Hakka in Liudui, Pingtung. A majority of residents are Hakka followed by Hoklo speakers.
"Jiadong Settlement" has many well preserved old houses, historic sites, and ancient buildings. It has some of the best preserved ancient houses in Taiwan, such as Yang Family’s Ancestral Hall, Hsiao Family Old House, Yang's Ancestral Hall, Chang’s House, WestGate, Respect Word Pavilion etc. Known colloquially as a "living museum," strolling along the quiet "Poet's Trail," art, poetry, Hakka culture, local history, historical buildings and old houses, communicate and coexist, making people want to stop, admire, and wander through ancient history. The experience is unforgettable, fulfilling and satisfying.
Fun activities
- The only historic Hakka five-section house in Taiwan - "Hsiao Family Old House."
- The old buildings of the Hakka settlement, such as "Chang’s House," "Yang Ji-Qin Ancestral Hall," "Yang Family’s Ancestral Hall" etc, recall the glorious past.
- Traditional Jiadong Township flat rice noodles are made from pure rice, the stock is made from tuna and the braised pork is a mixture of tuna and pork. The flavor is completely different from that of flat rice noodles available in other Hakka towns.
- Walking along Poet's Walk planned by old street in Jiadong Liugen Village, visitors can enjoy the literary atmosphere.
- Qinan Old Street has traditional rice mills, bicycle shops, grocery stores, quilt shops and rice flat noodle shops. It is imbued with a strong sense of life and the perfect place to visit for travelers who like nostalgic style.
- The narrow West Gate is currently the best-preserved narrow gate in Taiwan. Right above the gate tower there is the two-character phrase "Praise of Loyalty" awarded by Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianlong (1735-1796), as well as a distinctive depiction of a sacred animal that has the head of a dragon and the body of a bat.
- Buyue Building was formerly the study and library of the Xiao family. Sculptures of herons, lotus flowers, and tree branches can be seen on the roof of the gatehouse, which symbolize praying for help passing the imperial examination. The decorations of kirins and magpies also symbolize good luck and peace.
