Where can I find Meinong paper umbrellas without taking a trip to Meinong? What are other gift options that represent Kaohsiung?
Check shopee or maybe make a call (arrangements can likely be made).
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beside lotus pond there is a gift shop that sells paper umbrellas. there are also a variety of other things (key chains, fridge magnets, plates, shot glasses, postcards, etc.). i got a bunch of bibs and bobs from there for the family at christmas, and considered one of the hand painted umbrellas as well
it’s at the south end, across the street from the famous pair of towers
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How about North Taiwan? Anyone found these hand-painted tung oil-bamboo-paper umbrellas, famously found in Meinong, outside of Kaohsiung ?
I went to a big shop in Meinong, lots of umbrellas…
TT: How much is this one?
Laoban: That one’s not for sale.
TT: How much is this one?
Laoban: That one’s not for sale.
TT: How much is this one?
Laoban: That one’s not for sale.
TT: Why don’t you just tell me which ones are for sale?
Laoban, looking annoyed, shows me some little tacky ones, poorly made…
If Meinong is the best place to go in Taiwan, and you can’t find them up north, I’ve seen them for sale in Thailand and I believe Vietnam or Japan have them as well
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Sure you weren’t in one of the DIY tour bus shops? 
Tis fun visiting shops that aren’t interested in sales though!