Article / Compiled and reported by the editorial team of MOOK Travel Life Network
With the fragrance of osmanthus in the air and the Mid-Autumn Festival having just passed, the autumn atmosphere grows even stronger. The Beitou Meiting, managed by the Taipei City Government’s Department of Information and Tourism, held a “Autumn at Meiting” event on the 5th, just before the Mid-Autumn holiday, encouraging the public to visit Xinbeitou during the holiday with family and friends, make a personalized Meiting postcard, send greetings to loved ones far away, or keep it as a special souvenir. The public is welcome to join in.
Meiting is Taiwan’s first venue dedicated to commemorating Yu Youren, the “Sage of Cursive Script.” (Image source / Taipei Tourism Network)
Meiting was once the summer retreat of Yu Youren, the “Sage of Cursive Script.” (Image source / Taipei Tourism Network)
Located in Xinbeitou, Beitou Meiting is Taiwan’s first venue dedicated to commemorating Yu Youren, the “Sage of Cursive Script.”Built in the late 1930s, it served as Yu Youren’s summer villa. The building features a unique structure and retains the style of traditional Japanese wooden architecture. The courtyard wall is designed in the form of a castle battlement, while the backyard is shaded by lush green trees, offering a serene and elegant view overlooking the Beitou Creek with its gently flowing waters. The entrance pillars are inscribed with the calligraphy of Yu Youren himself, bearing the name “Meiting.”
Visitors can create their own postcards at the Autumn at Meiting event. (Image provided / Taipei City Tourism Bureau)
Meiting preserves Japanese architectural style, surrounded by lush greenery in a tranquil and picturesque setting. (Image source / Taipei Tourism Network)
The venue also houses a visitor center that provides travel information and consultation services for Beitou, making it a wonderful starting point for travelers in the area. This “Autumn at Meiting” event specially invited fine brushwork painter Li Liangcun to create artwork, which was made into postcards featuring a base sketch of the Meiting building. It also provided four types of stamps depicting the bamboo grove, plum tree, stone lantern, and Yu Youren’s signature at Meiting, allowing visitors to stamp and compose their own artwork on the postcards. Additionally, five collectible stamps featuring scenes from Meiting are available for those who enjoy stamp collecting, so that visitors can not only experience the cultural depth and the charm of Yu Youren’s calligraphy woven through time and space, but also take home a free, self-designed postcard as an everlasting memory of their relaxing and enjoyable journey.
Visitors can use stamps to create their own personalized Meiting postcards. (Image provided / Taipei City Tourism Bureau)