What are the specialties in Dunhuang?

1, air-dried and steamed melon

Dunhuang has a dry climate, including air-dried beef and mutton, air-dried steamed bread and air-dried honeydew melon. Air-dried steamed bread is storage-resistant, crunchy after chewing, like a dry sponge, with strong water absorption, and is usually eaten by soaking in water or watermelon. Soaking watermelon in air-dried steamed bread is a way to eat in Dunhuang in summer instead of staple food. Generally, half a watermelon is inserted into the air-dried steamed bread, and the melon water will be sucked up immediately and taken out immediately. If the action is slow, the steamed bread will melt into the watermelon and become batter.

2. Camel's paw in Snow Mountain

Camel palm of snow mountain is an innovative dish in Dunhuang. The raw materials are owned by Dunhuang. The name of the dish is elegant and the style is elegant. Decorate the northwest landscape with the shape of "snow mountain". It's simple and charming. It is not only a famous local dish, but also a craft work, which is deeply loved by diners.

3. Famous mountain jujube

Mingshan jujube is an excellent single plant variation of Dunhuang jujube, which is different from other jujube species. Big head, high sugar content, the average fruit weight is 23.9 grams, and the maximum fruit weight is 42 grams. The longitudinal diameter is 4.8 cm and the transverse diameter is 3.6 cm. Participated in 1986 Moscow international exposition.

4. perfume pear

Xiangshui pear, commonly known as Ruaner pear, is a traditional fruit variety in Dunhuang. It has a long cultivation history, good color and texture, delicious food and easy preservation. Soak it in cold water. After about a quarter of an hour, a thin layer of ice shell fell off the surface of the fruit. Peel off the ice shell and take a breath. Sweet and sour, refreshing aftertaste.

5. Li Guangxing from Dunhuang

Dunhuang Li Guangxing has a planting area of 500 hectares, with an annual output of 2,800 tons and an annual output value of 4.2 million yuan. Li Guangxing is Huang Liang in color, bright and clean without fuzz, with dense golden pulp, sweet juice, sweet and sticky nucleolus and rich aroma. Its edible rate is over 90%, and its juice is as sweet as honey, so it enjoys a high reputation. It is the treasure of fruits and the king of melons and fruits.