Coincidence Grocery Store Introduction
Qianlaiye Grocery Store was built in 1952 and is an old building with a traditional sloped roof. It originally served as a welfare store for Taiwan Salt Corporation, providing daily necessities and entertainment facilities, until the Beimen Salt Field ceased salt production, marking the end of the welfare store. In 2003, French architect Lin Yayin led a group of middle-aged unemployed individuals participating in a diverse employment program to initiate a transformative renovation, giving Qianlaiye Grocery Store a new meaning in a modern context. The renovated space features local characteristics, with walls covered in discarded tiles, shells, and oyster shells from the area. A sign with a gold ingot hangs in front, symbolizing prosperous business and abundant wealth. In 2005, the classic idol drama "Prince Turns into Frog" filmed scenes here, setting Qianlaiye as the female lead's home, which attracted many tourists to take photos after the broadcast. Currently, Qianlaiye sells a wide variety of traditional toys and nostalgic snacks that evoke childhood memories for countless travelers.
