International students from Russia, Japan, Cambodia and Zambia visited the Dadong Food Market in Shenyang, Liaoning Province.

The centuries-old market has transformed from a traditional food bazaar into a popular tourist destination while maintaining its status as one of the city’s first “Time-Honored Brand” enterprises.

“The guobaorou here is delicious! It’s like life in China - full of flavor,” said Mikhail Myain, a Russian student at Liaoning University.

The 194-year-old market has become a cultural bridge connecting locals and international visitors through traditional cuisine, drawing crowds of tourists seeking an authentic taste of northeastern Chinese culture.