Datong Delicacy Streets
Delicacy streets are where gourmet food is gathered. Both locals and tourists can enjoy a variety of delicacies and dishes on these streets. The taste buds will be well treated and the cooking process is a pleasure to watch.
1. Shuaifu (General’s Mansion) Street
This street is the place to go if you want to eat rabbit heads. Foodies go here to enjoy their fill of this delicacy. They say that 40,000 heads have been munched on here. For authentic rabbit heads, Shuaifu Street would be a good choice.
Recommendations: Shuaifu Street Rabbit Heads, Haochi Rabbit Heads, Tonghe Huifeng House, Xiaosi Jelly and Sliced Noodles.
Address: Pingcheng District, Datong, Shanxi Province
How to get there:
Take bus No. 38, 61 or 35 and get off at Si Pailou Station. Walk for another 180 meters to reach the street.
Take bus No. 27 and get off at Drum Tower Station. Walk for another 470 meters to reach the street.
Nearby attractions: Great Mosque, Huayan Temple, and Drum Tower
2. Kangle (Leisure) Street
This is a barbecue street, where most of the stalls, eateries, and restaurants offer barbecues along with other delicacies. Many locals spend their night life there. This is the place for strolling around and having skewers.
Recommendations: Mom’s Halal Grill, Buffet Spicy Hot Pot Restaurant, and Mr. Crayfish
Address: Pingcheng District, Datong, Shanxi Province
How to get there:
Take bus No. 601 and get off at Yingze Crossing of Weidu Avenue. Walk for another 830 meters and reach the street.
Take bus No. 603 and get off at No. 322 Hospital Station. Walk for another 660 meters and reach the street.
Take bus No. 4 and get off at No. 322 Hospital Station. Walk for another 700 meters and reach the street.
Nearby attractions: Yuantong Temple, Huayan Temple, and Shanhua Temple