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🍭🍭I accidentally saw Li Guangji Apricot Peel Tea at the Shazhou Night Market in Dunhuang. I saw a lot of people queuing up, so I went to join in the fun. The line to pay was quite fast. It took about 5 minutes to get the line, and I waited about 20 minutes to get the tea. 🍭🍭Their apricot peel tea mainly has three flavors: original, white peach oolong, and peach blossom overflow. I feel that white peach oolong and apricot peel tea are also quite a match, but I still tried the original flavor for the first time. 🍭🍭The taste of apricot peel tea is a bit like black plum juice, but it tastes fresher and not as sweet as black plum juice, and you can really taste the taste of apricots. 🍭🍭The packaging of theirs is also very good! The bottle design is convenient to carry and beautiful, and you can see a few apricots at the bottom of the bottle. 🍭🍭The price is 15 yuan per bottle, which is much more expensive than the 2.3 yuan in the market, but it tastes good, and you get what you pay for!

Satisfied, unique flavor, thirst-quenching and sweet, praise

The nine-story Mogao Grottoes are bathed in golden light at sunset. The camera quickly shifts to a bustling night market, where fireworks rise and the sounds of life fill the air. **Voiceover (energized female voice)**: "In Dunhuang, gaze upon the thousand-year-old murals with your eyes and savor the Silk Road's rich history with your mouth! Today, we'll show you a local's hidden map of the world around Mogao Grottoes—**Eat your way through the heart of the Western Regions at just 50 yuan per person!**" --- ### 🍢 **First Stop: Night Market Carnival! Shazhou Food Inn (15-minute drive from Mogao Grottoes)** **Camera:** Follow the crowds at Shazhou Food Inn, capturing close-ups of sizzling red willow barbecue and golden, crispy scallion beef patties. **Must-Try List🔥:** - **Li Guangji Apricot Peel Tea**: Sweet and sour, refreshing! Made with Dunhuang Li Guang apricots, it pairs perfectly with barbecue (bargained down to 2 yuan per cup!) - **Scallion Beef Patties**: Gobi specialty scallions combined with tender beef for a crispy, juicy bite! Shandong tourists exclaimed, "I've never seen that!" - **Red Willow Grilled Lamb**: Meat skewered with branches and grilled over a fierce flame, the wild, charred aroma wafts into your nose! **Bonus:** Shop at the night market's cultural and creative stalls! Mogao Grottoes caisson silk scarves, luminous cups, and take home a piece of Dunhuang after a satisfying meal~ --- ### 🏮 **Second Stop: An Authentic Foodie Hotspot! A legendary restaurant nestled in a deep alley in the city (10 yuan taxi ride)** **Shots:** In the morning mist, a long line lines outside Xia Jia He Juice, steaming hot soup. **Hardcore Recommendation💪:** - **Xia Jia He Juice**: Lamb soup with vermicelli noodles and a filling of sand, tear into the steamed buns and slurp up the broth! A local breakfast favorite, head there before 2:30 PM! - **Hu Yang Braised Pancakes (West Exit of Hongtai Market): 20 square meters packed with 5 tables! The lamb is tender and the flatbread soaks up the juices. The father-in-law won't serve until he recognizes his son-in-law~ - **Shun Zhang Yellow Noodle House**: Master and apprentice battle to choose the master! This century-old shop features rich, fragrant donkey meat and juicy yellow noodles. **Voiceover (lowering the mystery):** "Don't go to the touristy 'Yang Ji' and 'Zhang Ji' places; the lesser-known shops are the real winners!" --- ### 🐑 **Third Stop: Meat Eaters' Paradise! Desert Banquet King Qixinglou (292 Shazhou North Road)** **Shot:** The moment the wood-roasted whole lamb is cut open, the crispy skin crackles and the juicy meat splatters, and diners cheer with their knives. **Awesome Experience:** - **Fruit Wood-Roasted Whole Lamb**: The fruity aroma permeates the golden, crispy skin, and the lamb is so tender it oozes juice! If there aren't many people around, order the roasted lamb leg; the dipping sauce will make you lick your fingers! - **Zhouji Braised Pancakes**: A combination of lamb and free-range chicken and spareribs, these handmade pancakes soak up the broth and are a perfect combination of carbs and fat! --- ### 💡 **Foodie Trivia + Tips** - **Hungry Wolf Route After Visiting Mogao Grottoes:** Exit the caves at 2:00 PM → Take a 10-yuan taxi to Xiajiahe Juice → Eat braised pancakes at Hongtai Market at 4:00 PM → Eat a late-night snack at Shazhou Food Inn at 9:00 PM - **Scams to Avoid:** Be careful at the night market barbecue area! Donkey meat noodles are over 140 yuan per jin, so run away! For apricot peel water, choose the "Si Lu" iced version for a more natural feel. - **Easter Egg Experience:** Visit the mutton noodle soup shop at 6:00 AM and follow the locals' lead by soaking a Baiji bun in hot water and chewing on raw garlic to unlock the essence of Northwest China! --- **Last shot:** Under the starry sky, the host toasts to the camera, holding a bowl of red willow barbecue, while lanterns from the night market flicker behind him. **Voiceover (cheerful):** "Dunhuang's stomachs have been nurtured by the millennia of culinary delights along the Silk Road! Follow the guide and enjoy the awe of Mogao Grottoes with your eyes, and the flavors of Dunhuang on your tongue—**Remember to ❤️ and save this episode, we'll take you camping and hotpoting in the desert next time!**" **Subtitles:** "📍All addresses: Search the restaurant name on Baidu Maps | 🚗Mogao Grottoes: Taxi from downtown, about 20 yuan."

We've arrived in Dunhuang. Dunhuang's city center isn't large, and Shazhou Night Market is essentially the center of it. Staying here is quite convenient, and everything isn't too far away. Huiweizhai (P2-6) It's located near Yiwu Trade City. Seeing that they had a decent number of people dining there, I chose them. I ordered the Huyang Braised Pancake (88 💰). The lamb wasn't very strong and tasted okay. The downside is that the portions are generally small, and the apricot peel juice isn't that amazing, so overall it was just average. The service was good, though. Shazhou Night Market (Dunhuang Travelogue) (P7-11) There are so many restaurants at Shazhou Night Market, and I wasn't sure which one to choose. The front desk lady at the hotel said this one was a good place where locals sometimes eat, and it was right next door, so we chose it. The cold scallion salad had no scallion flavor and was a refreshing cold dish that helped alleviate the greasiness. The grilled pork belly skewers were really large and chewy. When I ordered, I thought they were small skewers, so I ordered 10. The actual food was jaw-dropping. The spicy chicken feet were perfectly cooked and tender. It's boneless and comes with a steamed pancake. The portion is generous, and the broth is incredibly delicious. It's perfect for dipping pancakes or skewers. The owner was also very friendly and chatted with us, patiently recommending dishes. Don't worry. Li Guangji Apricot Peel Tea (p12-13) A lot of people have recommended it. I bought one and tried it, and it's definitely better than what I had at the restaurant this morning. It has a stronger sweet and sour flavor, a bit like plum soup. It's a great after-dinner drink to soothe the greasy feeling (though it still can't replace the half-sugar, iced version of the simmered mash milk tea in my heart, hahahaha. YYDS). Who can truly understand the feeling of being tired after a day of sightseeing, enjoying barbecue and beer downstairs at 11pm. The heat of the day fades, the breeze blows, and the lights are bright amidst the hustle and bustle. Letting go of fatigue and enjoying the cozy night is truly inspiring. I ate these today. I hope they'll provide some tips for those visiting Dunhuang. I wish you all a happy time and a great meal. The next post will share some affordable Dunhuang cultural and creative products.

Southerners go to Gansu for the first time, and these feelings are shared with you As a southerner, I went to Gansu for the first time. After returning, I have a lot to say. I have sorted out some real feelings. Friends who plan to go can take a look. Travel: Choosing the right time and method is very important If possible, don't choose July or August. There are too many people at this time. Popular attractions such as Mogao Grottoes, Mingsha Mountain, and museums are packed with people. It is impossible to see them properly, and the experience is much worse. When we went to Mingsha Mountain, we waited for almost an hour just to queue up for the sightseeing bus. When we climbed to the top of the mountain, we wanted to take a picture without people, but it turned out to be all heads. Try to find a few more people to drive or charter a car together. Although public transportation is convenient and cheap, it is only suitable for places with many attractions in the city. Many beautiful attractions in Gansu are in the wild, such as Yumen Magic Mountain, Jiayuguan Taolai River Canyon, and Qilian Mountain. There are no buses to get there. Sometimes you can't find a suitable car to charter. Take Zhangye Mati Temple for example. It is actually farther from the city than Minle. If you take the bus, you have to go back and forth. It takes a lot of time. So, it is much more convenient to drive or charter a car. You can stop whenever you want, and you can see a lot of wild scenery along the way. The experience is much better. Food: These flavors are acceptable to southerners Wuwei: The place with the most surprises The first time I ate Jiangshui noodles was in Wuwei, in the food collection of the commercial street opposite the Kumarajiva Temple. The taste was amazing! The sour taste was very appetizing. Later, I also ate it in Dunhuang and Lanzhou, but I still think Wuwei is the best. The three-cart set in Beiguan Market costs 25 yuan per set. The noodles and meat feel average, but the Fu tea is really good. It tastes smooth and not very sweet. It is very greasy. The amount of fried fish is really large. I ate it hard and only ate two-thirds. The stewed fish tastes very good and is especially fragrant when mixed. I originally wanted ribs for the hand-pulled lamb, but it was sold out, so it was replaced with lamb legs. I ate half of the pound of meat. The meat was a little too lean, but it was much better than the mutton in our south, without that smell. Shazhou Night Market: A little disappointed The red willow barbecue felt average, the meat was a little dry and hard to chew. The scallion beef pie was not bad, but it was a little oily. Later, I ate something similar in Zhangye, all oily. Jiuquan: Mutton noodle soup warms the heart The mutton noodle soup in Suzhou suits my appetite very well. A bowl of soup is served with a pie and a side dish. The mutton is stewed until soft, and the soup is hot. After running around outside for a day, it is so comfortable to drink such a bowl. Zhangye: You can try it even if you have a strong taste The fried bo la is fried with animal offal and onions, which is a little spicy. I ordered a single portion for one person, but I didn't finish it. The barbecue at Mingqing Street Night Market is average, but the noodles are delicious, slippery and tasty. The fried rice and yogurt at Baifu near the high-speed railway station were recommended by many people. It was really good. It was the first time I had such a good meal after going out for a few days. The yogurt was greasy, but it was a bit too sweet. Later, I also felt sweet when I ate it in Lanzhou. Maybe the taste in the northwest is a bit sweeter? Xining: Tried something I had never eaten before It was the first time I ate lamb intestines. The taste was okay, but it was a bit greasy if I ate too much. It was best to share it with two people. The sheep's feet felt average, but the hand-pulled lamb was still delicious. It was also the first time I drank milk and egg fermented glutinous rice. It cost 12 yuan per cup (10 yuan in Lanzhou). It was sweet and warm, and it felt very comfortable in the stomach. Lanzhou: Beef noodles must be eaten The hand-pulled lamb was made with lamb ribs, half a catty was just right. The dipping sauce was a little spicy. The lamb alone had no taste, but it was particularly fragrant when dipped in the sauce. There was actually not much beef in Lanzhou beef noodles, but the soup was very fresh. It is recommended not to choose the thinnest noodles. Too thin noodles are not chewy and not delicious. After eating a hot bowl, I walked on the road in the breeze, feeling very comfortable. The hand-pulled rice tasted good, but it was a little too oily, and it was a bit greasy if I ate too much. Others: You can also try these Although the yellow-skinned honeydew melon is delicious, it is really too sweet. Just a small piece is enough. Apricot peel tea has no other problems except that it is too sweet. It is sour and sweet and very thirst-quenching. The watermelon I bought when I returned to the city from Mingsha Mountain was more thirst-quenching than water. Later, the one I bought in Lanzhou was also very sweet and juicy. Li Guangxing is delicious, not sour, but a little small, so it is not satisfying to eat. The sweet embryo milk tea has a fermented wheat taste and a slight alcohol taste. I am not used to it and feel it is average. In general, the food in Gansu is not as "hardcore" as imagined, and southerners can accept it. Some of the tastes are even quite surprising. What do you like to eat most when you go to Gansu? Is there any taste that southerners can't accept? Let's chat in the comments section~ #Gansu Tourism #Northwest Food #Southerners Travel to the Northwest