Unlike other tourist cities, nightlife in Dunhuang doesn’t include many bars or clubs, on the contrary, it is filled of local feature. The melodious song Yueya spring flies on Shazhou, drawing open the nightlife of Dunhuang. You can enjoy yourself by viewing the Summer of Dunhuang and join in the performance of Dunhuang Musicians and Dancers. Shazhou night market is a street to display the local snack and customs.
the Summer of Dunhuang
The Summer of Dunhuang is a large-scale sing and dance show reflecting the culture of silk road, which is held by Dunhuang Hotel. The performance is a mix of art of Hui, Tibetan, Uyghur and Mongolian nationalities. The material of the performance is from the prototype of fresco in Mogao caves and uses Dunhuang dance as a theme. It is played from 18:00-23:00 in succession, beginning from June and ending in October. The whole performance lasts for 50 minutes, containing 11 canned programs.
Shazhou Night Market
Dunhuang was named Shazhou in ancient time, hence the name of the market. As the largest night market in Dunhuang, Shazhou night market is popular with travelers for its local characteristic. It is a ideal place for tourists to eat and the socialize. The whole makes insists of five areas such as food and snacks, art crafts, Sanbaotai teahouses, agricultural products and souvenirs.
The stalls of snacks, fruits, souvenirs, etc. are on bothe sides of the market. Dunhuang silk carpet, sculpture, fresco, luminous cup and so on are available in all varieties. As the night is approaching, it composes a bustling night picture with unique folk customs.
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