City Homeland Hotel (Taiyuan Liuxiang Food Street Zhonglou Street)

Taiyuan’s busy downtown pedestrian street is a favourite for food and shopping. You’ll find local noodles, savoury pancakes, and desserts, along with Ming and Qing-era buildings mixed in among modern shops. At night, neon lights and street performances bring the area to life. It’s free to enter and open all day, though after 5 PM is best. For the metro, take Line 2 to Jiancaoping Square Station.

The food is the big draw on Liu Xiang Street, with all kinds of street snacks, from savoury skewers to sweet treats. It’s lively and welcoming, and you can see locals gathering to eat and enjoy the atmosphere. There are charming shops too, selling souvenirs and fashionable clothes, so it’s a nice place to browse and get a feel for local life. I’d spend an evening here for snacks, shopping, and the lively vibe. It has something for visitors and longtime residents alike.

The Food Street in Taiyuan is a good place to try local cooking, especially the tasty noodles.

Locals come here to try regional specialities and wander around together, spending time with their community.