Toyoten Old Street Introduction
Fongtian Old Street is located on Xinzong Road in Neipu Township, Pingtung County. This old street used to be the most prosperous commercial area of Fongtian Village. Fongtian Village is an ancient settlement that developed in the mid-18th century. Along Fongtian Old Street, many orderly Baroque-style Western buildings stand proudly, gradually forming a long-term community lifestyle, representing one of the few street scenes that appear in a village form. To this day, Fongtian Old Street retains about 70% of its ancient buildings. Aside from being planned as a recreational spot along the bike path by the Liudui Hakka Cultural Park, it is also enriched with artistic elements through installations that enhance the artistic atmosphere of Fongtian Old Street. The street is filled with traditional temple courtyards and nostalgic storefront styles, with several old shops built during the Japanese colonial period lining both sides. These buildings combine the characteristics of Taiwan's red brick roofs, Western Baroque styles, and modern architectural features from the Showa period in Japan, presenting a unique local culture when contrasted with the nearby evening market. Within Fongtian Old Street, shops like "Puxing Grocery Store," "Songrong Hardware," "Meiya Beauty Salon," "Rongsheng Wu Clothing Store," and the "Neipu District Agricultural Association Fongtian Office" all showcase the wash stone building style of the Showa period. Additionally, the still-operating "Kunxiesheng Grocery Store," built between 1920 and 1924, features a facade made of red brick, with the parapet and hilltop adorned in Baroque decorative styles. The decorative shapes are diverse, with particularly artistic relief patterns being a hallmark. The "Hongyunxiang Grocery Store," built in 1924, adopts an open-plan layout and Baroque facade decorations. The eagle patterns on the gable, the broad parapet, and the European classical horizontal bands, keystones, pilasters, and round arch windows between floors all contribute to the stunning architectural beauty.
