

黄海大智若愚A must-eat fried stew in Shenyang: Caita stir-fried stew
There's always a queue at the door, but the progress is very fast. The stews are all fried and ready to go.
There is mashed potatoes in it!
The location is at the main entrance of Caita Night Market, very easy to find.
A must-eat fried stew in Shenyang: Caita stir-fried stew There's always a queue at the door, but the progress is very fast. The stews are all fried and ready to go. There is mashed potatoes in it! The location is at the main entrance of Caita Night Market, very easy to find.
Caita Fried Stir-fried Buns is also one of the most popular shops in Caita Night Market. Later, a store was opened on Xibinhe Street, and people also lined up to buy it. Fried stewed buns were introduced from Dalian. They are eaten while hot, especially when they are a little mushy. You can also add mashed potatoes.
It is the most famous snack in Caita Night Market. There are many people queuing up every day, but the taste is just average.
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Shenyang 4-Day 3-Night Off-the-Beaten-Path Original Itinerary (Winter Limited Edition) Key Highlights: Avoid the crowds at the Forbidden City/Marshal's Mansion, opting for a route combining "industrial art + imperial tombs + winter wetland scenery + Republican-era charm"—all local hidden gems with high photo potential. Day 1: Industrial Chic Art Walk (Tiexi District) • Morning: China Industrial Museum (Free) → Old factory renovation, see the 10-ton cupola furnace and old-fashioned locomotive, perfect for industrial retro photos. • Noon: Fengtian Memory Cultural Park (Free) → Old cigarette factory renovation, enjoy a light meal in the red brick buildings and browse vintage shops. • Afternoon: Hongmei Cultural and Creative Park (Free) → Creative space converted from the original MSG factory fermentation laboratory, check out the Rhino Market (Friday-Sunday). • Evening: 1905 Cultural and Creative Park (Free) → Former site of a heavy machinery factory, watch a band performance, drink craft beer, perfect for night photography. • Accommodation: Century Building Manji Hotel, Metro Line 2, high cost-performance ratio. Day 2: Imperial Tombs + Sunset at Tawan (Chenhe/Huanggu District) • Morning: Dongling Park (Qingfuling Mausoleum) (Entrance fee 40 RMB) → Nurhaci's Mausoleum: A tranquil retreat with 300-year-old pine forest and lifelike stone statues along the spirit path. Stunning winter snowscapes. • Lunch: Farmhouse cuisine near the Eastern Mausoleum, try pickled cabbage and pork hot pot and iron pot stew. • Afternoon: Bawang Academy (free, reservation required) → Shenyang's oldest blue-brick courtyard house, a Qing Dynasty imperial academy, enjoy Liao tea and take photos in a traditional style. • Evening: Tawan Sunset (Wugou Jingguang Relic Pagoda) (free) → A local photographer's paradise, capture the sunset and pagoda's reflection from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. • Evening: Tawan Xingshun Night Market, enjoy grilled cold noodles and stir-fried mung bean jelly. • Accommodation: Near Century Building, convenient for the next day's activities. Day 3: Winter Wetland Charm + Hunnan Night Scene (Shenbei/Hunnan) • Morning: Puhe Winter Snow Lake Park (free) → Daoyi Duanpu River: Snow-covered lake scenery like an ink painting, colorful forest belts of red maples and Mongolian oaks—perfect for capturing stunning winter photos. • Noon: Shenbei University Town, enjoy Northeastern spicy hot pot and barbecue skewers. • Afternoon: Hunhe River Evening Ferry (Olympic Park) (Free) → South bank of the Hunhe River, watch the sunset reflected on the ice, take a relaxing stroll. • Evening: Hunnan Bund Market (Free) → Browse food stalls, take a boat ride to see the lights on both banks—a dreamlike winter night view. • Accommodation: Hunnan business district, Manji Hotel near the subway. Day 4: Republican Era Heritage + Local Market (Heping/Shenhe) • Morning: Xiaoheyan Morning Market (Free) → Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Shenyang, enjoy tofu pudding, fried cakes, and Laobian dumplings (limited to the morning market). • Morning: Former Site of the Manchurian Provincial Committee Memorial Hall (Free) → The first secret office of the CCP in Northeast China, hidden in a residential house on Taiyuan Street—missed by 90% of tourists. • Lunch: Have a light meal at a café next to the former HSBC Fengtian branch on Zhongshan Road's European-style street. The carved window frames and coffee create a lovely atmosphere. • Afternoon: Governor-General's Mansion of the Three Northeastern Provinces (Entrance fee 20 RMB) → Newly opened in 2023, close to the Forbidden City, Republican-era architecture, less crowded and great for photos. • Return Trip Tips & Avoidances 1. Shenyang is cold in winter. Wear a windproof down jacket, snow boots, and gloves. Protect your camera from the frost. 2. The Eight Princes Academy requires a one-day advance reservation by phone. The former site of the Manchurian Provincial Committee is closed on Mondays. 3. Many less-visited attractions lack direct public transportation. It's recommended to take the subway and then a taxi. The taxi starting fare is 8 RMB, which is very economical. 4. Don't just go to Xita for food; the morning market and University Town offer more authentic snacks. #ShenyangFood #ShenyangTravel #ShenyangTravelGuide