Toyoten Old Street Introduction
Feng Tian Old Street is located on New Zhong Road in Neipu Township, Pingtung County. This old street was once the most prosperous commercial area of Feng Tian Village. Feng Tian Village is an ancient settlement that developed in the mid-18th century. Along Feng Tian Old Street, many Baroque-style Western buildings stand in an orderly manner, gradually forming a long-term settlement lifestyle, making it one of the few street scenes that embody a village form. To this day, Feng Tian Old Street retains about 70% of its ancient buildings. In addition to being planned as a recreational spot with bike lanes by the Liudui Hakka Cultural Park, it also enhances the artistic atmosphere of Feng Tian Old Street through installation art. Filled with traditional temple plazas and nostalgic street house styles, Feng Tian Old Street is flanked by several old shops built during the Japanese colonial period. These buildings blend Taiwanese red brick, Western Baroque, and modern architectural features from the Showa period in Japan, showcasing a unique local culture in contrast to the nearby evening market. For instance, the "Pu Hsing Grocery Store," "Song Rong Hardware," "Mei Ya Beauty Salon," "Rong Sheng Wu Clothing Store," and the "Feng Tian Office of the Neipu District Farmers' Association" all exhibit the exposed stone architectural style of the Showa period. There is also the currently operating "Kun Hsieh Sheng Grocery Store," which was built between 1920 and 1924. The exterior features red brick construction for its floors, while the parapet and ridge are adorned with Baroque decorative styles. The variations in the sculptural design, especially the artistic relief patterns, are prominent features. The "Hong Yun Xiang Grocery Store," built in 1924, adopts a layout with a Baroque-style façade. The eagle pattern on the gable, the broad parapet, and decorative elements between floors such as European classical horizontal bands, keystones, pilasters, and arched windows all contribute to the stunning architectural beauty.
