When dusk settles over Mingsha Mountain, Dunhuang Night Market comes alive! Established in 1991, the night market includes Shazhou Market, Qinzhou Commerce Street, and Style City, creating a vibrant chain of Silk Road flavors. As night descends, red lanterns light up one by one, Tang-style building eaves lift gracefully, and warm golden lights spill through the alleys. Dunhuang Night Market transforms into a living scroll painting infused with Silk Road charm.

Dunhuang Night Market

At Dunhuang Night Market, what you taste is not only the freshness on your tongue but also the lively flavors accumulated over a thousand years along the Silk Road.

The scallion-and-beef pie uses refreshing Gobi wild scallions and rich Hexi Yellow cattle beef. The crust is golden and crisp, and one bite sends crumbs tumbling—no wonder it is among the most sought-after snacks at the night market.

Donkey-meat yellow noodles are a signature Dunhuang specialty and one of the must-try items among the "Dunhuang's Eight Oddities." The thin, thread-like golden noodles, topped with diced donkey meat, tofu, mushrooms, and other ingredients, deliver a tangy, savory, and satisfying flavor.

Donkey-meat yellow noodles

Stewed lamb with flatbread features lamb braised until tender and falling off the bone, paired with thin, wide noodles that soak up the broth. Soft yet springy, each bite releases deep, rich flavors that warm you from the inside out.

Stewed lamb with flatbread

Apricot peel drink is simmered slowly from local Li Guang apricots. Fragrant, sweet-tart, and refreshing, it is the perfect pairing for any night market feast.

Beyond food, the night market also offers experiences steeped in Silk Road culture. Craft stalls line the streets with dazzling handmade goods. You can consult artisans on how to carve gourds or create your own clay sculptures themed around flying apsaras or the Nine-Colored Deer. After wandering and feasting, sit down to enjoy a traditional Dunhuang music and dance performance and experience the night market's multifaceted charm.

Travel Tips:
Immersive cultural performances are regularly staged in Dunhuang Night Market at the overpass stage. For specific details, please refer to the latest announcements from the scenic area.