Meinong and Aboriginal Village Culture One Day Tour

Meinong East Gate Tower

The East Gate Tower is a famous landmark in Meinong, with a unique appearance. It was built as an internal structure in the East Fence by Hakka people who valued education in the hope that their descendants would prosper. It was rebuilt in imitation Qing style, with dragon eaves and a pheonix pavilion, and four large characters “Da Qi Wen Ming” (大啟文明 in Chinese), have been inscribed upon the gatehouse.

Also known as Shengji Pavilion, Jingsheng Pavilion, and Zizhi Pavilion. “Respect and revere characters, and uphold good writing” is a traditional concept nurtured by Confucian thought. There are currently four well-preserved Pavilions in Meinong District, in Jungualiao, Shangzhuang, and Longdu, of which the oldest and best-preserved is at the intersection of Zhongshang Road and Youngan Road, Minong Village Respect Word Pavilion, a third-grade national heritage site which was built during the Qianlong Emperor's reign in the Qing Dynasty.

DIY your own oil paper umbrella, experience local art. The rhythm of oiled paper is combined with the 5 great themes of ceramic art, cultural relics, popular custom, and cuisine, making the most of Meinong's customs. As well as purchasing all kinds of Hakka products and beautiful paper umbrellas, you can see how they are made or make a unique work of craft of your own.