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Northwest

Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia, Xinjiang · 5 cities

Cities in Northwest

Explore street food across the region

Lanzhou
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Lanzhou Lanzhou

The Yellow River cuts through the city—a bowl of beef noodles awakens the northwest morning.

Lanzhou Beef Noodles Shouzhua Yangrou 5 snacks
Urumqi
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Urumqi Urumqi

At the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, the aroma of grilled meat drifts through the Grand Bazaar.

Dapanji Kao Yangrouchuan Shouzhua Fan 5 snacks
Xi'an
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Xi'an Xi'an

Ancient capital of thirteen dynasties, one bowl of paomo holds half of Chang'an.

Roujiamo Yangrou Paomo Liangpi 5 snacks
Xining
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Xining Xining

Gateway to the Tibetan plateau, where high-altitude flavors warm the soul on windswept streets.

Hand-Grabbed Lamb Niangpi Yak Yogurt 5 snacks
Yinchuan
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Yinchuan Yinchuan

Heart of Hui Muslim culture along the Yellow River, where lamb and goji berries reign supreme.

Hand-Grabbed Mutton Sauteed Lamb 5 snacks

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