Close to Nature, Closer to the Culture

After feeding your vision with so many curious matters, sample some local Hengchun flavors at the delightful Mother Dong's eatery, recommended by the locals working at Caesar Park Hotel in Kenting.

Even though petite, with only 20 odd seats available, the place is famous among locals and beyond.

Mother Dong, or Dongniang as everyone calls her, never works all day – she cherishes time with family – so whenever her shop is open, long queues form outside quickly.

Very traditional regional dishes, such as homemade soy sauce over fresh local pineapples, introduce the Hengchun flavors to visitors. One of my favorites is the hot-cold shredded ice – heated sugarcane sauce poured over shredded ice.

Not only does Dongniang explain to diners what each dish signifies and its ties to local culture, she also sings songs imparting Hengchun's history.

On the walls are several posters of poems, such as “If You Should Come to Hengchun,” depicting Hengchun's charming scenery, eventful history, and unique culture.

With everything in the shop pure Hengchun-style in the shop, from the furnishings and to, of course, the food, a visit to Mother Dong's is part of the true Hengchun experience.

Note: Make sure to call ahead to check if the shop will be open during your visiting hours.

How to get there:

By HSR - Take the HSR to Kaohsiung's Zuoying Station. A taxi or Kingbus (國光) that goes towards Kenting are available, and get off at Hengchun station. Prices are altogether approximately NT$1,500 single trip.

By bus - From Taipei Main Station, take Ubus (統聯) that departs for Pingtung County and get off at Hengchun station. Prices are approximately NT$500 for a return ticket.

Caesar Park Hotel ~ Kenting 墾丁凱薩大飯店/ No. 6 Kenting Road., Hengchun Township, Pingtung County 屏東縣恆春鎮墾丁路6號 (08) 886-1888

Mother Dong's Eatery 董娘的店/ No. 22 Hengnan Rd., Lane 2, Hengchun Township, Pingtung County屏東縣恆春鎮恆南路二巷22號 (08) 889-8755

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