Have fun at the temple square in Hengchun ! The playful Kids' Village Square is super eye-catching

By / MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel & Lifestyle Network Editorial Team, compiled and reported

Located behind the Hengchun Bus Terminal in Pingtung County, a Chenghuang Temple has been built, and the open space in front of the temple was turned into a kids' play square called "Happy Kids' Village" in 2014. The village chief specially invited the art design team from Life of Pi to create an old-time Taiwanese temple square scene from the 1950s, along with 22 nostalgic "Kids' Figurines" at the entrance — fun and entertaining !

Stepping into the Happy Kids' Village at Hengchun Temple Square is like entering a time tunnel. What was once an idle temple square has been transformed into an early Taiwanese temple scene. In addition to the traditional temple-style Chenghuang Temple, two straight rows of retro utility poles stand in the middle with Taiwan’s largest spinning top, symbolizing good fortune and turning points in life — all instantly bringing adults back to their childhood memories. The 22 Kids' Figurines at the temple square each have different expressions and actions, full of life and humor. Each also has its own name; for example, one figurine is named Liu Bi Shui, a homophone for “running nose,” and is indeed shown with two dribbling nostrils as it runs around. These little jokes bring smiles to visitors’ faces, taking them back to beautiful island times and immersing them in rich local culture.