Discover NE China's Liaoning province in 10 days

Food tips:

Shenyang

You could try Ma's Steamed Dumplings, which having a 200 year history were originally created in 1796 by Ma Chun. Ma's Steamed Dumplings became popular because of a strict selection of ingredients, sophisticated method of production, delicious taste, and beautiful shape. The fresh and mellow fillings are made of sirloin, hind leg and flank oil with very strict production requirements.

Ma's Steamed Dumplings [Photo/VCG]

West Tower Cold Noodles are made with a high level of cooking skill for immediate consumption. Springy and chewy with a spicy and refreshing flavor, they are considered the best delicious cold noodle dish in Shenyang. Made using a noodle machine with flour and starch, the noodles are placed in boiling water and served with a special soup. Diners can add chili powder to adjust for taste. The tasty and refreshing noodle soup is eaten ice-cold.

A certain pie created by Li Guangzhong from Lishu county, Hebei province, in 1842, contains bacon cooked in a soup with more than 10 kinds of traditional Chinese medicine. The pastry is made of flour, the above-mentioned soup and other seasonings. It is even more delicious served with shallots, fermented flour sauce, mung bean porridge, and jujube water.

Dalian

Dalian is well-known for its selection of high quality seafood.

The meat of abalone, considered one of the "marine treasures" for its tender meat and high nutritional content, tastes fresh and light. A dish or soup using it as an ingredient is bound to be a feast for the taste buds.

Dalian Abalone [Photo/IC]

Pan-Fried Potato Jelly with Seafood is a favorite staple eaten by local residents in Dalian. It's strongly recommended visitors to the city should try this specialty.

Sea cucumbers, belonging to a group of animals called echinoderms (meaning spiny skin), are one of the few sea foods containing high protein, low fat, and low cholesterol. Sea cucumbers from Dalian are considered special as they have one more row of spines than those from other places. Sea cucumbers can be eaten year-round, with the preparation method depending on the season.

Dandong:

Located on the border of China and North Korea, Dandong is a combination of two different cuisine styles. For example, in one meal you can taste glutinous rice cake from Korea and seafood from Dandong at the same time.

Glutinous rice cake [Photo/IC]