Things to do in Meinong
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Cycling
One of the most pleasant things to do in Meinong is to get into the countryside on a bike. The town of Meinong, like most in Taiwan, is ugly, but the countryside is lush and dotted with tobacco sheds and three-sided Fujian-style houses.
Some of the best cycling is off the main road towards the ridge. Another enjoyable route is to ride out of town on County Rd 140 east towards Liugui and then head left into the fields. There are colour-coded bike route across Meinong but at the time of research the lines on the road were fading, and in any case, maps were in Chinese only. You can hire bikes on weekends to the right of the Meinong The Hakkas Museum on 40-3 Minzu Rd. The Shu…
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Meinong Folk Village
The village is an artificial re-creation of an old-fashioned neighbourhood. It is definitely touristy but well worth visiting nonetheless, as you can watch traditional crafts being made and sample Hakka léi chá (擂茶; pounded tea), an assortment of sticky-rice snacks, and tasty traditional noodles.
Village stores sell well-made paper umbrellas, fans and bamboo baskets. At the back of the village, outside the last shop, are two metal pots filled with water. Dip your hands in the water and rub the handles of the pots. The sound is like a hundred wine glasses being rubbed at one time.
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Guan De Xin Paper Umbrella Shop
Craftsmen have been making umbrellas in Meinong for 80 years, ever since a local businessman bought up a Chinese master's shop (and all his suppliers) and forced him to move to Meinong. The umbrellas are made of paper and bamboo, hand-painted and lacquered to make them durable and waterproof. They make great decorations and gifts. If you're looking to buy, Guan De Xin Paper Umbrella Shop is one of the best places. An umbrella here costs between NT$600 and NT$1200.
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Yellow Butterfly Valley
Locals have told us that the butterflies are coming back in numbers to the valley and recent seasons have been the best in years. The butterflies flock to the valley in June and July and are best seen in the morning when the sun rises (and rouses them from sleep).
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Meinong Traditional Hakka Restaurant
One of many places around Meinong to try good Hakka food. The restaurant is decorated with old farming implements and other rustic daily use items. A simple bowl of bǎntiáo (炒粄; flat rice noodles) costs only NT$35.
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