Taiyuan Old Street and Parkson Shopping Center in Xinghualing District, Taiyuan City. There are many traditional specialty shops in the old street of Taiyuan City, where you can buy authentic Taiyuan caramel. The snack food counter in Parkson Shopping Center in Xinghualing District of Taiyuan City sells Taiyuan caramel. Taiyuan is the capital city of Shanxi Province, China, and it is also a city with a long history and profound cultural heritage. Taiyuan caramel, which is famous all over the world, is one of the local specialties.