Meinong Folk Village — Attraction in Kaohsiung

Aiyo mentioning about this place, at the back of my mind I was thinking of a real village with a back drop of a mountain range, flowing rivers or streams and a padi field. To my surprise I was caught completely wrong, this shouldn't be called a village in the first place, nothing physically viber to be drawn to call a village. This is practically a man made stop mainly to attract and bring in tourists for the benefit of a certain individual. Without this one stop center I guessed nobody will step foot here.

My only appreciation of this place is the food they served for lunch, pretty tasty and delicious. On that I can complement the restaurant for serving such fine cuisine.

There are a few outlets selling some local products like biscuits, cookies, some home made candy and artifacts to visitors. I scouted around and found nothing of interest to me. Again it's the journey coming here that bothers me, clearly it shows how poorly the itinerary was drawn. A plain sign just to fill time and prolonged the period within.

I should say another let down to me, anyway I managed to capture some pictures to share...

This is a good place to spend an hour. The rest of the area isn't all that interesting, so this place is the focus. There's a nice fountain on the way in, and you'll find a shop at the back that sells Hakka culture items like their famous umbrellas. The thing I love is the taro ice cream. Last time I got two. You can go north a few minutes into the actual town of Mei Nong and there are places where you can eat Hakka "ban tiao" noodles. That can complete your visit...

The "Meinong Folk Village" is a centralized tourist spot designed to showcase the traditional Hakka culture, crafts, and cuisine of the Meinong district. It's a great starting point for visitors.

Hakka Food Experience: Meinong Ban Tiao,Hakka Rice Cakes,Braised Dishes.

Traditional Handicrafts & Local Products: Oil-Paper Umbrellas,Pottery,Blue Clothing

Some shops offer simple DIY activities, like making a small paper umbrella, rice...