Step Back in Time: Exploring Fenqihu Old Street

Fenqihu Old Street is in Chiayi Taiwan, it is along the way if you are heading to Alishan forest. Fenqihu is a railway town and known for the delicious railway bento.

Getting There - I went there on the way to Alishan, as part of a day tour with a local guide.

Attractions - There is a lower and upper street for Fenqihu Old Street.
1. Old train station/ railway - There are old trains displayed here and you can learn about the history if this station and railway
2. Old street with local shops - Many local souvenir and food shops with local delicacies
3. The food! See below for recommendations of must-eats.

Food -
1. Railway bento - This is a highlight to me, the pork chop and chicken drumstick ones were both delicious, the bento had so many delicious side dishes that go well together.
2. Fried donut - This buttery delight was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
3. Glutinous rice cake (Caozaiguo) - This unique rice cake is green and made with herbs. It is chewy and has a range of sweet or savoury fillings.
4. Aiyu jelly - I enjoyed the wintermelon and honey drink with this soft and silky jelly.

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Post by LQCS | Sep 30, 2024