Heping District Travel
Heping District, Shenyang, Liaoning — the commercial and cultural center of Northeast China, a district full of urban vitality. Explore the century-old Taiyuan Street commercial district, admire the historical architecture of Zhongshan Square, and taste Korean cuisine on Xita Street. A 1-day itinerary combining commerce and multicultural experiences.
1-Day Urban Culture Tour in Heping District
Explore a century-old commercial street, admire Republican-era architecture, and taste Korean cuisine
Stroll along Taiyuan Street commercial district in the morning, visit the historical architectural complex at Zhongshan Square in the afternoon, and experience Korean ethnic customs on Xita Street in the evening.
- Metro Line 1, Taiyuan Street Station
- Bus routes cover the entire district
- Main attractions are within walking distance
- Xita Cold Noodles
- Barbecue
- Rice Cakes (Tteokbokki)
- Taiyuan Street Snacks
- Zhongshan Square buildings are perfect for photography
- Xita Street is livelier in the evening
- Taiyuan Street malls open at 10:00
Must-Try Food in Heping District
Xita Cold Noodles
A traditional Korean ethnic dish with chewy and smooth noodles, sweet and sour soup, served with beef slices, eggs and other toppings, an ideal dish for summer cooling.
Korean Barbecue
Selected high-quality beef marinated with special sauce and grilled over charcoal fire, tender and juicy, one of the most representative foods on Xita Street.
Rice Cakes (Tteok)
Traditional Korean ethnic pastries made of glutinous rice, soft and sweet with various flavors such as red bean and sesame, perfect as characteristic souvenirs.
- Suitable all year round
- Xita Street is livelier at night in summer
- Ice and snow activities available in winter
- Xita Cold Noodles
- Korean Barbecue
- Rice Cakes (Tteok)
- Taiyuan Street Snacks
- Catering: ¥50-100
- Shopping: Depending on personal needs
- Transportation: About ¥20
- Total: ¥200-400
- What are the characteristics of Taiyuan Street? → The first commercial street in Northeast China with a century-old history
- What is the history of Zhongshan Square buildings? → Most are Republican-era buildings
- Best time to visit Xita Street? → Evening to night
- How is the transportation in Heping District? → Convenient metro and bus, main attractions within walking distance