Meinong River & Historic Meinong Bridge, Meinong District, Kaohsiung

About this place

Live Stream | Meinong River & Historic Meinong Bridge, Meinong District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Straddling the peaceful Meinong River, this historic stone-and-concrete bridge has witnessed daily Hakka rural life for nearly a century. The surrounding old township is steeped in blue-robe dyeing culture and paper umbrella craft, complemented by irresistible Hakka cuisine at Meiguang and Lin Family flat rice noodles, stir-fried wild lotus stems with soybean paste, savory braised winter melon, and aromatic ground Hakka thunder tea.

✦ Must-Visit Highlights:

▸ Historic Hakka River Crossing: Walk across the atmospheric bridge admiring mountain reflections and gentle river currents.

▸ Meinong Handmade Flat Rice Noodles: Savor chewy wide rice noodles tossed with crispy shallots, sliced pork, and wild river lotus.

▸ Traditional Hakka Paper Umbrella Craft: Try your hand at painting delicate oiled paper umbrellas in local artisan workshops.