Xita Street (Korean Street)
The largest Korean ethnic neighborhood in Northeast China, named after the white pagoda of Huguo Yanshou Temple (commonly known as Xita, “West Pagoda”) at the head of the street; it has been a street for over a hundred years
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- Open all day
- Ticket
- Free
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
The largest Korean ethnic neighborhood in Northeast China, named after the white pagoda of Huguo Yanshou Temple (commonly known as Xita, “West Pagoda”) at the head of the street; it has been a street for over a hundred years. Korean-language signs line both sides; Xita Da Lengmian has been famous for decades for its freshly pressed buckwheat cold noodles, and Korean barbecue, pounded rice cakes, spicy kimchi and small Korean taverns spread along the street. When night falls it blazes with light—the most vivid Korean-ethnic patch on Shenyang's food map, perfect for an evening food hunt.
Getting there: Bus or taxi, Xita
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