Zhongjie () or Middle Street is the traditional shopping street near the

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. It is 1,500 meters long. Part of the street is now a pedestrian zone.

History

The history of Zhongjie goes back to the latter part of the

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, when it was called Siping Street (). It was the oldest shopping street in Shenyang. In the renovation project in 1997, Zhongjie became China's first pedestrian zone street.

Transportation

* Zhongjie station and Dongzhongjie station on Shenyang Metro Line 1

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Middle Street (general shopping) - 中街, zhong jie
(in English) Transport in Shenyang Tourist attractions in Shenyang

History

Transportation

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