If you want to experience traditional Hakka culture, taste authentic Hakka food, and feel the simple nostalgic atmosphere, you must not miss Beipu Old Street. This street, full of historical memories, has retained its architectural style since the Qing Dynasty. The roads are with antique flavors from old houses and specialty shops. Walking on Beipu Old Street, you can easily feel Hakka village's rich cultural atmosphere and charm.
A tour of historical buildings is a cultural journey through time and space.
Known as the old street with the highest density of historical sites in Taiwan, Beipu Old Street retains many old red brick houses and retro wooden windows. Strolling along, the red brick streets, stone pavements, and exquisite archways interweave an intense nostalgic atmosphere, as if you walk into a time tunnel.
The famous historical sites " Jin Guang Fu Mansion" and "Citian Temple" witnessed the process of land reclamation and faith in those days. Chiang A-Hsin Mansion's Western-style building, where the drama "Gold Leaf" was filmed, is a check-in landmark in Beipu. You can also visit Zhongshu Hall, Deng Nanguang Image Memorial Hall, and the ancient well on the old street to better understand Beipu's culture and history.
Enjoy the local Hakka flavor and have a feast of old street food.
You can taste various authentic Hakka food in Beipu Old Street, from handmade flat noodles to various classic Hakka cuisine so that you can eat from the street to the end of the alley, and every stop is a delicious stop. Don't forget to have a bowl of Hakka lei cha, and you can also DIY and experience grinding peanuts, sesame seeds, and tea leaves yourself. Besides traditional qingtuan and tofu pudding, you can have a leisurely afternoon tea and snacks at many cafes converted from old houses here. Suppose you want to bring some souvenirs home. Traditional Hakka desserts such as dried persimmon, taro pastry, and sweet potato pastry are suitable for gifts and personal use, leaving a souvenir for your trip to the old street.