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Dunhuang Shopping
There is plenty of shopping centres in Dunhuang such as Flying mall, Tianma market and NaGuan comprehensive market. They are mostly located in the city centre around the statue of Playing a Pipa. The Oasis market which looks like a shopping centre sells a lot of clothes, shoes; hats which can be worn in the desert, they are always on a good sale.
At daylight it becomes a street to experience different kinds of food. Some great examples are at Rub roe artisan alley, yellow noodles, the meat clip and SaoZi surface and many more. There is a wide range of different, delicious snacks which can be found there.
Carpentry is an important part of Dunhuang specialty; the others consist of coloured sculptures, luminous wine glass, crystal glasses, process calligraphy and painting. To mention, the luminous wine glass and local fruits enjoys a great popularity among people.
Dunhuang is located in the northwest plateau in a typical temperate continental climate. Its Circadian Temperature Disparity is obvious and its earth is suitable for growing melon and other similar fruits. The other calling of Dunhuang was "Guaxiang" which means the holy land of melons as a coincidence of its succulent and tasty food and sunny days, the grape and watermelon are the ones that stand out.
Dunhuang apocynum is also famous when visiting relatives and friends’, people are always willing to bring some green health Dunhuang tea or healthy food as a gift .In recent years Dunhuang developed the preserved fruit products in series.
The camel spirit
The camel is the main tool for trade and transportation on the Silk Road. Also it is a unique animal in the desert. Its resistance to very high and low temperatures, hunger and thirst is what makes them unique from other animals. Therefore, they are often used for carrying goods and can last for a long distance. The boat of the desert is the best way to describe them. We may learn a lot from their gritty life, the perseverance, spirit and enduring hardship are appreciated. With cotton inside and special made lint outside, the camel toys and handiworks are hand-made in simple but beautiful styles which can express the spirit very well. It will definitely please your friends and family when you show them this.
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