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[Location] Turn left at the first intersection west of the bus station. It is in the east city of Dunhuang. [Environment] The store is quite large, with a row of food outside the door. The house is a bit messy, with a row of large jars of rice water against the wall. There are also prepared dishes and tableware on the table. [Taste] I ordered a bowl of sauerkraut noodles and a side dish. The side dishes are in the cabinet, you can take any you like, 5 yuan/portion. The sauerkraut noodles tasted mediocre, just eat it casually.

I am a local guide for Northwest free travel charter. I often come to Dunhuang. In July and August, I basically go to Dunhuang once a week. This restaurant is visited by many locals. A big bowl of mutton soup plus a pancake will definitely satisfy you. The most important thing is that you won’t feel hungry until noon after eating a big bowl. 🚗Location: The location is easy to find. Only two or three cars can be parked at the door. 🏡Environment: The place is not big. There are six or seven tables inside. The dishes are served quickly. One table can seat four or five people. 🍽Taste: The taste is light, suitable for the taste of outsiders, and there is more meat. Several people have good comments after eating!

I recently checked in at this noodle shop and was really surprised. First of all, the decoration of the store, although not as exquisite and luxurious as a restaurant, gives people a warm feeling, and the overall style is fresh and clean. I personally like their green checkered tablecloth very much~ Of course, the most important thing is the taste. I especially like the sauerkraut noodles, fried noodles with soybean paste, as well as bangbang ribs and sauced spareribs, pig's trotters and pork belly! To be honest, although it is a noodle shop, the taste of the meat is not bad at all, not worse than the taste of the braised meat shop, and even better! Their meat is really delicious, highly recommended! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! The noodles are very chewy, the taste is very good, and the soup is also delicious. The sauerkraut noodles are really delicious to my heart!

Dunhuang sauerkraut noodles are a traditional handmade wheat noodle product. You may wonder, isn't sauerkraut noodles a specialty snack in Xi'an? In fact, sauerkraut noodles are also a traditional noodle food in Dunhuang. Using sauerkraut noodles to entertain guests is the best hospitality for Dunhuang people. Eating a bowl of sauerkraut noodles will make all your fatigue disappear. When you go to Dunhuang to see the Mogao Grottoes, you might as well try a bowl of sauerkraut noodles.

Traveling to Dunhuang during the off-season is amazing! In mid-November, a group of three of us braved sub-zero temperatures and sunny skies to explore the Singing Sand Dunes, Mogao Caves, and the city in just two days, all by taxi – no hassle! 🚗 Transportation: 🚂 Zhangye-Dunhuang Overnight Train: Just a nap and you're there! Super convenient taxi fare from the station (starting price only 6 RMB 💰) Dunhuang drivers are all trained and will enthusiastically introduce the sights! 👏 🏨 Accommodation: Dunhuang Zhongzhou International Hotel (6610 Yangguan East Road) ✔️Great value at 207 RMB ✔️ Check-in before 8 am ✔️ Humidifier + foot bath – so thoughtful! ❤️ They've got the two most essential items in Northwest China! 🌟 Itinerary Guide: DAY 1️⃣ 🌞Night off until you naturally wake up 🍲Lunch: Guohui Poplar Tree Stewed Pancake 🏛️Dunhuang Museum (Closed on Mondays) 🏜️Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake Off-season, less crowded, perfect for taking photos all to yourself!📸 The empty highway photos in P5 and P6 are amazing! The Crescent Lake halfway up the mountain is even more beautiful than the summit! 🌙 I sat there watching the sunset for ages... 🌃Evening: Stroll through the night market buying souvenirs and snacks. 🛀Back at the hotel, soak your feet to relax. DAY 2️⃣ 🍜Breakfast: Xia Jia He Zhi (Tianrun Garden Branch) mutton soup ➕ Si Lu apricot peel tea ➕ Yang Ji dried food, jujube cake 📚Visit the Dunhuang Bookstore exhibition (free stamps, remember to bring your notebook) 🛕In-depth tour of Mogao Grottoes: Watch two introductory videos before 2:30 PM Visit 8 randomly selected caves Don't miss the Library Cave and the Nine-Story Pagoda! 🛕The digital center's replica cave exhibition is absolutely stunning! 🍜Dinner: Jiang's Minced Meat Noodles (Warning: Disappointment) ✈️Hotel baggage pickup and airport transfer 🍽️Food Recommendations: ✅Top Picks: 1️⃣Guohui Poplar Stewed Pancake Hot and sour shredded potatoes, amazing! The sand onion scrambled eggs were super crispy and unique. Poplar stewed pancake + lamb skewers are a must-order. 2️⃣Yangji Dry Goods The jujube cakes/rose cakes were hard and fragrant. I bought two big bags before leaving! 3️⃣Silu Apricot Peel Tea The best in Gansu! I drank two cups after adding apricot pieces. ❌Bottoms: Jiang's Minced Meat Noodles The donkey meat noodles weren't actually yellow noodles! Stir-fried pork with chili peppers mixed with noodles is barely edible. 💡Off-season travel tips: 1️⃣Bring enough moisturizing skincare products. 2️⃣Hat and scarf are essential. 3️⃣The sunlight is best for photos after 3 pm. 4️⃣Be prepared that many shops in the night market will be closed. Who says you can't visit Dunhuang in winter? Sunshine + deserted areas + low prices = a perfect experience! ✨ #DunhuangTourism #MogaoGrottomen #MingshaShanCrescentSpring #GansuFood #OffSeasonTravel