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Shazhou Night Market

Dunhuang's night market combines local food with a setting shaped by Silk Road culture.

Shazhou Night Market in Dunhuang, photographed in 2023.
Shazhou Night Market in Dunhuang, photographed in 2023.
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Shazhou Night Market is part of Dunhuang's evening food scene. Its food areas bring together local dishes and drinks such as lamb-based meals and apricot drinks, with architectural and performance elements drawing on Dunhuang culture.

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