"Shanxi·Yangquan" Morning Market·Qiyi Market

Yangquan｜An Underrated Gem of Shanxi Cuisine, A Carb Lover's Paradise!

This small Shanxi city holds countless surprises, with the best hidden in this ultra-local market👇

1⃣ Qiyi Market
📍 Intersection of Nandaxi Street and Qiyi Alley, Cheng District
🕒 6:00-13:00 (liveliest in the morning)
Here lies Yangquan's most authentic snack feast! Come on an empty stomach—just 20 RMB per person will leave you stuffed.

▫️ Stir-Fried Pork with Noodles
A time-honored stall at the market entrance serves chewy, wheat-scented noodles. The freshly stir-fried pork slices are thick and tender, perfectly paired with aged Shanxi vinegar.

▫️ Leek Pancakes
The auntie at the corner stall, who makes and fries them on the spot, always has a long queue. The crispy crust crumbles at a touch, and the leek-and-egg filling nearly overflows—all for just 2 RMB each!

▫️ Bowl Tops (Wan Tuo)
A Yangquan specialty! Buckwheat dough shaped into bowls, drizzled with secret braised sauce and chili oil. Head to the middle of the market for a third-generation stall—their sauce has real meat chunks.

▫️ Grilled "Grandma" (Kao Lao Lao)
Not an actual grandma! It’s grilled gluten—crispy outside, soft inside, slathered with special sauce. Perfect for munching while exploring.

✨ Tips:
• Arrive early! Many stalls pack up by noon.
• Bring cash—some vendors don’t accept mobile payments.
• Most takeaway snacks come wrapped in oiled paper, oozing vintage charm.