Jing Dian Greenway Introduction
**Play and Explore Guide** ◼️ The Most Artsy Market - Sixth Market The Evergreen Plaza Hotel Taichung (金典酒店) is a five-star tourist hotel jointly operated by the Qinmei Group and Prince Group, both of which are publicly listed companies. Founded in 1972, Qinmei Group is primarily engaged in casting, construction, shopping mall operations, and hospitality. Established in 1973, Prince Group is a well-known large construction company in Taiwan that later ventured into the hotel industry, successfully investing in and managing five-star hotels. Since 2008, the Qinmei Group has successfully created a comprehensive shopping mall named "Qinmei Eslite Greenway" that combines culture, art, tourism, and living functionality. To provide citizens of Taichung with more recreational, entertainment, and cultural creative space, they once again collaborated with Prince Group in 2011 to launch a complex mall in the basement to the sixth floor of the Evergreen Plaza Hotel Taichung. This mall, named "Evergreen Plaza," integrates concepts of technology, gourmet food, and cultural creativity. Located in the prime business district of Taichung City, near the National Museum of Natural Science and the Museum of Fine Arts, the shopping mall has a rich cultural atmosphere. Each floor is uniquely designed with distinctive planning, and the operational plan focuses on a variety of flavorful cuisines combined with fashion accessories and lifestyle goods, creating a complex mall with a cultural and creative ambiance. The exterior and interior are crafted by top domestic architects and designers, aiming to provide consumers with more diverse services. The Sixth Market ("第六市場") is the first traditional wet market in Taiwan to be located within a department store. Situated on the third floor of the Evergreen Plaza, it showcases a different and beautiful side of traditional markets in a modern setting. Traditional wet markets have always been an essential part of daily life in Taiwan, nurturing and supporting local communities. The Evergreen Plaza retains this wonderful traditional spirit while merging modern design and hardware of department stores to create the unprecedented "Sixth Market." The Sixth Market brings together a variety of products, including fresh meats, seafood, fruits, vegetables, health grains, ready-to-eat snacks, and household goods, allowing customers to fulfill their shopping needs all in one place. In addition to a diverse range of products, it offers unique services that distinguish it from other traditional markets, ensuring a comprehensive and attentive shopping experience for the public.
