Weather
21 ~ 29 °C
Probability of Precipitation
20 %
AQI
57
Average
Average
In addition to flat rice noodles and oil-paper umbrellas, Meinong has many more features. It is not only the hometown of Chung Li-ho, the father of modern Taiwanese literature, but also an important town for the development of tobacco industry during the Japanese Rule period. Meinong Hakka Cultural Museum, Meinong Folk Center, and Dongmen (East Gate) Tower will take you through Hakka culture and history. Guangshantang, Baima (White Horse) Hall, and Jingzi Pavilion show Meinong people's dedication to education and writing. The rich tourism resources make Meinong a charming town.
Fun activities
- When visiting Meinong, be sure to try oil-paper umbrella and pottery DIY, and take unique souvenirs home with you!
- Meinong Lake covers a vast area and has beautiful scenery. Visitors can enjoy the lakeside scenery while riding bicycles. They can also ride to the nearby attractions to enjoy all of them in one trip.
- Yongan Old Street was the busiest street in the old days. Now there are scattered ancient houses and historic sites such that the whole street is of a nostalgic vibe.
Hakka dialects
Sixian dialect、Naisixian dialect
Hakka delicacies
Flat rice noodles
Ban, which is made by grinding rice with water into a pulp that is then steamed, when cut into strips, becomes flat rice noodles. Stir-fried flat rice noodles are made with fried shallots and pork strips. Flat rice noodles in soup are made with broth and chives. They are both delicious Hakka dishes.
Whole cabbage stew
This is a classic Hakka dish from Meinong with a simple recipe. Stew a whole cabbage with pork, and season it with soy sauce, sugar, and rice wine. The soft cabbage that soaked up all the meat juice will melt in your mouth.
Chicken soup with pickled radish
Pickled white Jade radish from Meinong might be unimpressive in its looks but its nutritional value is very high! Cooking a chicken soup with pickled radish will give it a sweet and smooth taste that warms your heart.
Crested floating heart
Crested floating heart is a vegetable also known as “white water snowflake.” Deep-fried crested floating heart is aromatic and crispy, and the freshness of the vegetable neutralizes the greasiness of fried food. Stir-fried crested floating heart is crisp and refreshing. Seasoning it with fermented soybean paste with pineapple instead of salt is the true Meinong way of making this Hakka dish.
