Shenyang Middle Street, located at the center of Shenyang City, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, is the first commercial street in the country. The street was built in 1625. It is one of the ten famous commercial streets in China, spanning about 1,900 meters.
Shenyang Middle Street is located in Liaoning Province, China. /CFP
Shenyang Middle Street, located in the city's Shenhe District, has emerged as a local commercial area with unique characteristics that has gradually expanded over time. Shenyang Middle Street underwent another two years of renovation, adding a fresh chapter to its transformation and revealing a brand-new look to the public in 2020.
Installation artworks are set up on Shenyang Middle Street in Liaoning Province, China. /CFP
Featuring local specialties and a series of cultural tourist spots, it has several well-preserved ancient buildings with elegant architectural styles from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911.) The main street highlights the cultural style of that period, serving as a de facto time machine transporting tourists back through the ages.
View of Shenyang Middle Street in Liaoning Province, China. /CFP
Local delicacies, leather products, bronzeware, a night market, a gold and silver market, caged birds and various other goods can be found there. The commercial street offers modern infrastructure and diverse activities for the public. Visitors can drop by art museums and listen to local opera, immersing themselves in the local culture as they soak up Chinese cultural heritage.