Introduction
Kenting Old Street, officially known as Kenting Night Market, is Taiwan's most famous tourist night market located at the southernmost point of the country, situated on Kenting Road in Hengchun Township, Pingtung County. This bustling street stretches approximately 600 meters and is not only the most representative commercial district within Kenting National Park but also a hub for Southern Taiwan's ocean culture and local delicacies. When night falls, the entire street lights up with various vendors appearing, making this place come alive like a city that never sleeps.
Highlights
The greatest charm of Kenting Old Street lies in its unique "ocean night market" atmosphere. Here, the approachable characteristics of traditional night markets blend with the leisurely vibe of a resort destination, creating a distinctive style that is hard to find elsewhere in Taiwan. Along both sides of the street, you'll find various food stalls, seafood restaurants, souvenir shops, and bars – ranging from traditional Taiwanese snacks to creative cocktails, local specialties to international cuisine, there is something for everyone.
The vendor culture here is quite interesting; many shop owners are young people who came from all over Taiwan to pursue their dreams in Kenting, bringing diverse creative elements to the area. During the day, it is relatively quiet, but as evening approaches, the entire street comes alive, showing a completely different energetic side.
Recommended Spots
A-Bo's Mung Bean Soup
Located in the middle of Kenting Night Market, this long-established dessert stall is famous for traditional mung bean soup. This Southern Taiwan specialty dish cooks mung beans until they are soft and mushy like garlic cloves, served with brown sugar water and crushed ice – the perfect refreshment on hot days. The owner insists on traditional methods, with each bowl costing NT$40, making it a must-try local delicacy for many tourists.
Xiao Du Bao (Small Du Buns)
Although this modest stall may look unassuming, it boasts amazing popularity. Its specialty is freshly made and steamed buns. The chive buns and cabbage buns are especially recommended – thin skin with generous filling and juicy, delicious, each costing NT$25. Since everything is made to order, you typically need to wait 15-20 minutes, but it is definitely worth the wait.
Kenting Night Market Seafood Area
Located in the rear section of the main street, this seafood vendor area offers various freshly caught seafood dishes. We recommend trying local specialties like fried flying fish, grilled squid sashimi, with prices ranging from NT$150-300. The seafood here is extremely fresh, with seasonings that highlight the natural flavors, allowing visitors to taste the most authentic Hengchun Peninsula seafood.
Kenting Night Market Bar Street
Located in the middle to rear section of the main street, this area聚集了十多間風格各異的酒吧。從海灘風格的調酒吧到現場演唱的音樂酒吧，選擇豐富多樣。特別推薦「海角七號」主題酒吧，不僅有電影相關的裝潢佈置，調酒師還會特製以電影為靈感的創意調酒，每杯約NT$250-350。
墾丁名產街
大街前段主要以伴手禮店為主，販售各種墾丁特色商品。推薦購買當地特產洋蔥餅乾、黑糖麻糬和恆春洋蔥等，價格約NT$100-250。許多店家提供試吃服務，可以先品嚐再決定購買。
實用資訊
交通方式：
- 自駕：國道三號→國道三號南州交流道→台1線→台26線→墾丁大街
- 大眾運輸：高鐵左營站→轉搭墾丁快線9189號公車→墾丁站下车
- 客運：台北、高雄等地均有直達墾丁的客運班車
營業時間：
- 大部分攤販：下午4點至晚上12點
- 餐廳：部分從中午開始營業
- 酒吧：晚上6點至凌晨2點
- 伴手禮店：上午10點至晚上10點
費用參考：
- 小吃：NT$30-100
- 正餐：NT$150-400
- 調酒：NT$200-400
- 停車：機車NT$20/次，汽車NT$50-100/次
旅遊小提示
1. 最佳造訪時間：傍晚5-6點開始，此時攤販陸續開張，人潮尚未過多，可以悠閒品嚐美食。
2. 停車建議：墾丁大街停車位有限，建議將車輛停放在較遠的停車場後步行前往，或選擇住宿地點步行可達的民宿。
3. 消費注意：部分攤販可能有觀光地區溢價情況，建議多比較價格，或詢問在地人推薦。
4. 季節考量：夏季是旺季，人潮眾多但氣氛最佳；冬季遊客較少，部分攤販可能不營業。
5. 美食順序：建議先吃主食再吃甜品，最後到酒吧小酌，這樣的順序最能享受墾丁夜市的完整體驗。
6. 文化體驗：不妨與攤販老闆聊天，許多人都有有趣的南漂故事，這也是墾丁老街獨特的人文魅力所在。
