For once, we were pleasantly surprised to be able to check into our hotel in Dunhuang earlier than expected, as it was conveniently located just a short 20-minute drive from Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring Scenic Area. Our accommodation, the Tianrun Yibi Hotel sits in the heart of Dunhuang city, making it ideal for exploring the city's attractions. Another bonus was its proximity to the bustling Dunhuang Night Market (敦煌夜市) also known as Shazhou Night Market (沙州夜市), which was just 500m away - a comfortable walking distance from our hotel.
As we wandered through the lively night market in search of dinner, we were greeted by the typical aroma of northwestern Chinese delicacies offered at countless food stalls. They included braised or grilled lamb skewers (羊肉串), camel meat burgers (驼肉堡), braised or fried crucian carp (红烧/炸鲫鱼), hand-pulled noodles (拉面), Dunhuang Yellow Noodles (黄面), stuffed buns (包子) and a variety of freshly-made dumplings.
Beyond food, the market also showcased an array of Silk Road-inspired handicrafts and souvenirs. Stalls displayed silk scarves, embroidered fabrics, sand paintings and miniature replicas of Mogao Caves murals, camel figurines, jade jewelry, carved stone ornaments and finely crafted silver accessories - all capturing the cultural heritage of Dunhuang and the ancient Silk Road.
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| Long queue at one of the food stalls! |
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