2 Best Restaurants in Dunhuang, The Silk Road

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Dunhuang's night market is a 10-minute walk from the most popular hotels. Located between Xinjian Lu and Yangguan Dong Lu, it's worth a visit for cold beer and flavorful lamb kebabs. Small restaurants are clustered together on Mingshan Lu in the center of town.

John's Information Café

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Cool off after a full day of sightseeing on this trellised patio with an ice-cold beer and plate of noodles. In addition to an array of familiar foods, the restaurant can arrange overnight camel rides for Y700 per person, as well as trips to Yadan National Park and other destinations.

21 Mingshan Lu, Dunhuang, 736200, China
0998-258–1186
Known For
  • Good coffee brews
  • Familiar Western foods
  • Popular travel tour options
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Sichuan Restaurant

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Delicious Sichuanese classics like chicken with peanuts, sweet-and-sour pork, and spicy fried potato strips are available here at very cheap prices. There's an English menu, but prices are much higher than on the Chinese menu.

21 Mingshan Lu, Dunhuang, 736200, China
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Known For
  • Extra spicy flavors
  • Familiar classics like kung pao chicken
  • Location in the lively part of town
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