Bring home a piece of the Silk Road from Dunhuang's vibrant markets! For authentic finds, head to the bustling Shazhou Night Market, where culture and commerce converge after dark.

Seek out exquisite handicrafts, such as beautifully woven wool carpets featuring mural-inspired patterns, delicately colored Buddha sculptures replicating Mogao art and crafts made with traditional dyeing techniques to render motifs like camels. Don't miss the elegant Dunhuang silk scarves adorned with flying apsaras or the legendary Luminous Cups — jade drinking vessels that glow softly, carved from stone from the Qilian Mountains.

For edible souvenirs, taste history with Liguang apricots, which are honey-sweet and rich in lore. Try the remarkably large and nutritious Mingshan dates, savor the mellow Dunhuang wine brewed from local springwater and bite into juicy Dunhuang melons — perfect desert delights.