Dongmen Tower Introduction
During the Qing Dynasty, Meinong Township, centered around Yong'an Street, was surrounded by gates, with only the East Gate being the sole city gate tower. The East Gate Tower is the most famous landmark in Meinong, featuring a very unique design. It was originally built in 1755 by the Hakka, who valued education and hoped for their descendants to achieve scholarly success. The inner building was constructed at the East Gate. In 1937, it was rebuilt in a style imitating the Qing Dynasty's dragon and phoenix eaves, standing majestically. The gate tower is inscribed with the four characters "Da Qi Wen Ming," representing the rich life of the people of Meinong. The East Gate Tower is located at the end of Yong'an Road, aligned with the main axis running through the township, witnessing the history of Meinong's establishment. The Meinong River below served as a public laundry place for women in the past.
