Kenting Street Introduction
During the day, the Hengchun Peninsula is characterized by its beautiful landscapes and rustic human cultural heritage, but at night, Kending Street takes the spotlight and becomes the prime destination for attracting crowds. One of the most appealing aspects of Kending Street is its abundance of food. There are countless vendors and shops specializing in food and drinks, and the variety of cuisines is incredibly diverse, including Taiwanese snacks, Thai cuisine, Japanese shabu-shabu, Xinjiang skewers, and American dining; even when one is already hungry, the overwhelming choices make it difficult to decide. After finally making a choice, one still has to endure a crowd to enjoy a meal; however, in another scenario, one might find themselves already holding multiple bags of delicious food, starting to eat while walking. The second most attractive feature of Kending Street is the numerous unique shops. There are a variety of stores on Kending Street, and attracting tourists' attention requires great skill, so some shops focus on their storefront style, with special decorations that are eye-catching and memorable. For example, they may paint adorable cartoon designs on large wall spaces; create a dazzling shop with bright lights; use special materials to enhance the three-dimensionality of their signs; or enlarge well-known figures to use as signs to draw in customers. A visit to Kending Street reveals that these designs are indeed quite interesting. The third major draw of Kending Street is the wide variety of trendy items. Almost all the products found in ordinary night markets can be seen in Kending Street, but the specialty products sold here may not appear in other night markets, especially the coastal-themed souvenirs unique to the Hengchun area, which are often exclusive to Kending. The tricks used to attract customers to buy these products are also quite unique, such as dancing directly in the street or timing fireworks displays, and from observing the busy silhouette of the shop owners, it’s clear that these strategies have been quite effective. At night, Kending Street is brightly lit and bustling with voices, resembling a glamorous city that never sleeps. It is crowded but lively, and importantly, Kending Street has become a must-visit stop on any journey through the Hengchun Peninsula.
