In Dunhuang, the wheat flour noodles are the main staple of the local diet. Lots of local specialties, such as Dunhuang rangpi, and Dunhuang yellow noodle, are a must to try when you are traveling in Dunhuang.

Dunhuang rangpi is a famous local snack made of flour. Some varieties are yellowish while others are white. With special seasonings, this dish tastes slightly spicy. This noodle-like dish is typically served cold. Dunhuang yellow noodles (Huangmian) resemble threads of gold, from a long distance. The fine thread-like noodles are then boiled in water until they float, however the noodles are typically eaten cold or at room temperature.

Shazhou Night Market is one of the best places in Dunhuang to try authentic Dunhuang specialties. Virtually all of the very best of Dunhuang's northwestern cuisine can be found here: Saozi Noodle, stuffed bread and even mutton kebabs.

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