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Dūnhuáng

Things to do in Dūnhuáng

  1. Zhèngzōng Lánzhōu Niúròumiàn

    One of several places you can hoover up a bowl of tasty and filling hóngshāo niúròumiàn (红烧牛肉面; noodles with braised beef; Y12); it's a short walk north of the Fēitiān Bīnguǎn.

    reviewed

  2. Zhāixīng Gé

    Tremendous spot for a rooftop sundowner gazing out over the golden sand dunes; although at Y30 for a small bottle of beer, it may be worth tanking up first at the far, far cheaper (but viewless) Silk Road Alehouse (丝路酒坊) bar outside.

    reviewed

  3. Shirley's Cafe

    Simple cafe with Western dishes.

    reviewed

  4. Oasis

    Surely the best milk shakes (Y12; blueberry, peach, kiwifruit and more) in northwest China and some of the finest coffee too, including the endless coffee (Y18), perfect for an everlasting caffeine rush. There're good smoothies (Y10) as well at this relaxing, chilled-out spot run by an Oklahoman. Pristine loo too.

    reviewed

  5. Night Market

    Lively spot off Yangguan Donglu with singing, music bands and roast lamb by the platter (Y40 per jīn). There are loads of Sìchuān, Korean noodles, claypot, barbecue and Lánzhōu noodles outfits here, so just take your pick. Look out for cooling cups of xìngpíshuǐ (杏皮水; Y5, apricot juice).

    reviewed

  6. Làzhī Ròujiāmó

    The plastic flowers and tacky furniture won't win any awards, but this place does some very tasty ròujiāmó (肉夹馍; Y5 to Y6) – the famous 'Chinese hamburger' from Shaanxi province.

    reviewed

  7. John's Information Cafe

    Al fresco seating, Western dishes, English-speaking staff.

    reviewed

  8. Dūnhuáng Museum

    The Dūnhuáng Museum is largely unchanged since opening in 1984; there's little here you can't see at the Mògāo Caves or the Jade Gate Pass museum.

    reviewed

  9. Charley Johng's Cafe

    Western snacks and dishes.

    reviewed

  10. Bǎilèjī

    Fast food.

    reviewed

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