Dining

Jiuquan's pancakes wrap flavor with memory

2025-05-20

While many in Jiuquan know how to make pancakes, no two taste exactly the same.
Signature cuisine from Jiuquan, Gansu province

2025-04-21

This dish's musky and refreshing texture is the hallmark of fishlike dough. Nearly every household in Northwest China has savored this delicacy, prepared in various ways like dry mixing or frying.
Mutton Braised Cake

2021-08-31

Historically, Dunhuang was a place where the people of nomadic tribes in northern China used to raise their horses, sheep and cattle.
Donkey Meat and Yellow Noodles

2021-08-31

This special dish, primarily made using donkey meat and handmade noodles, has enjoyed great popularity among local people.
Crescent Moon Spring 'Jiangshui' Noodles

2021-08-31

It is said that "Jiangshui" is produced with the water collected from Crescent Moon Spring in Dunhuang and milk-like liquid extracted from wild plants.
Bubble Oil Cake

2021-08-31

As a traditional folk snack of the Han ethnic people, it was given the name of bubble oil cake because its surface will swell with a yellow bubble during the frying process.
Roast Whole Lamb

2021-08-31

Together with a unique recipe and cooking process, the selection of a tender sheep aged about three has contributed to the reputation of Dunhuang-style roast whole lamb.

Charming Dunhuang