Shunhe Hui District Travel
Shunhe Hui District, Kaifeng City, Henan Province – the only ethnic district in Kaifeng, a gathering place for Hui culture in the Central Plains, home to the thousand-year-old Dongda Mosque and strong ethnic customs, integrating religious culture, folk experience and characteristic cuisine. A 2-day 1-night in-depth tour brings you a unique Kaifeng experience.
2-Day 1-Night Ethnic Cultural Tour in Shunhe Hui District
Visit a thousand-year-old mosque, taste ethnic cuisine, stroll through style streets, and experience the unique charm of Hui culture in the Central Plains
Arrive at Shunhe Hui District in the morning, first visit Dongda Mosque, a famous Islamic building in the Central Plains, to learn about Hui religious culture. Stroll through Hui Ethnic Style Street in the afternoon to experience ethnic handicraft making, and taste authentic Hui cuisine in the evening.
- Shunhe Ethnic Hotel
- Halal Theme Homestay
- Chain Hotels in Kaifeng Urban Area
- Lamb Kangmo
- Soup Dumplings
- Barrel Chicken
- Spicy Soup (Hulatang)
- Respect religious etiquette when entering the mosque, dress appropriately
- Pay attention to ethnic customs when communicating with Hui compatriots
- Confirm compliance with religious doctrines before tasting halal food
Go to Bianjing Park in the morning to experience citizen leisure culture, visit the zoo and amusement facilities in the park. Visit the former residence of Liu Qingxia, a famous modern social activist, in the afternoon to learn about modern Kaifeng history, and end the trip by purchasing special local products in the evening.
- Ethnic Handicraft Making Experience
- Halal Food Cooking Teaching
- Park Opera Watching
- Halal Braised Beef
- Hui Ethnic Embroidery Products
- Kaifeng Peanut Cake
- Qixian Pickles
- About 3 km from Kaifeng Railway Station, 10 minutes by taxi
- About 8 km from Kaifeng North Railway Station, accessible by bus directly
- Specialties support vacuum packaging for easy carrying
Must-Try Foods in Shunhe Hui District
Lamb Kangmo
A characteristic snack of Kaifeng Hui people, made by sandwiching minced lamb mixed with scallions between two thin pancakes and baking on a griddle until golden, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a fragrant aroma.
Kaifeng Soup Dumplings
The halal soup dumplings in Shunhe Hui District are the most famous, with thin skin, abundant filling and delicious soup, should be eaten while hot, and taste better with vinegar and shredded ginger.
Barrel Chicken
Made from high-quality local free-range chickens, marinated through multiple processes, with tender meat and salty flavor, it is a representative of traditional Hui meat dishes in Kaifeng.
Spicy Soup (Hulatang)
An essential breakfast for Hui people, seasoned with pepper and chili, added with beef, vermicelli, fungus and other ingredients, spicy and appetizing, warming the body and dispelling cold.
- Spring (March-May): Pleasant climate, suitable for outdoor activities
- Autumn (September-November): Cool weather, abundant food
- Avoid high temperatures in summer and severe cold in winter
- Lamb Kangmo
- Halal Soup Dumplings
- Barrel Chicken
- Spicy Soup (Hulatang)
- Fried Eight Pieces
- Tickets: About ¥80
- Accommodation: ¥120-¥200 per night
- Catering: ¥60-¥100 per day
- Transportation: About ¥50
- Total: ¥500-¥800
- What to note when visiting Dongda Mosque? → Dress solemnly, enter with hat off, no noise
- What are the taboos in halal restaurants? → No pork, no alcohol
- Can I bargain when shopping in ethnic streets? → Can negotiate friendly, respect ethnic customs
- Where to taste the most authentic specialty food? → Time-honored shops along Qingping Street and Lishiting Street