Luohe travel guide - where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Luohe, Henan, China.
Best souvenirs
Authentic items worth bringing home.
Shuanghui ham and sausage products (双汇)
Where: Shuanghui chain stores such as the Shuanghui International shop on Jinshan Road, Yancheng District, and supermarkets
Chinese-character and calligraphy items linked to Xu Shen
Where: Gift counter at the Xu Shen Cultural Park, Zhaoling District
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Heshang Street Ancient Town (河上街古镇)
Replica old street with shops and snacks.
Where: Yuanhui District, Luohe
Shoujiang Road Farmers Market (受降路农贸市场)
Neighbourhood market in the old street area.
Where: Yuanhui District, Luohe
Liaohe Road Farmers Market (辽河路农贸市场)
Neighbourhood market on Liaohe Road.
Where: Yancheng District, Luohe
Shopping districts
Neighbourhoods known for retail.
Luohe West station area
Best for: Wanda Plaza and factory outlets close to the high-speed station
Old town: Renmin Road, Jiaotong Road and Xintiandi Street
Best for: Dashang Xinmate, Changjian Plaza and the food street
Malls & modern shopping
Air-conditioned, international brands, and food courts.
Xicheng Wanda Plaza (西城万达广场)
Wanda mall of about 134,800 sq m near Luohe West station.
Zhongwang Outlets (中王奥特莱斯)
Outlet mall opposite Luohe West station.
Dashang Xinmate Luohe (大商新玛特漯河店)
Old-town department store with about 174 tenants.
Hours: 09:30-21:00
Dennis Department Store, Liaohe Road (丹尼斯辽河路店)
Second Dennis store in Luohe.
Hours: Mon-Thu 09:00-21:00; Fri-Sun 09:00-21:30
Changjian Plaza and Xintiandi Pedestrian Street (昌建广场·新天地步行街)
Shopping and food street in the old town near the old railway and coach stations.
Bargaining tips
Negotiate like a local.
Malls, outlets and department stores have fixed prices.
Bargaining is only normal at market stalls; food is sold at the posted price.
Compare weights and prices of packaged ham across two shops before buying.
Customs & restrictions
What you can and can't take home.
Payment: Alipay and WeChat Pay are standard; foreign cards are often not accepted at small stalls, so carry some cash.
Hours: Dashang Xinmate 09:30-21:00; Dennis Liaohe Road Mon-Thu 09:00-21:00 and Fri-Sun 09:00-21:30.