4 Best Restaurants in The Silk Road, China

Elite's Bar and Grill

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Like manna from heaven, Jesse Hoffman's café serves proper American fare, like juicy steaks, best washed down with Belgian beer, and pizzas that'll make anyone who's been on the Silk Road for awhile dive in with joy. If you're interested in meeting other foreigners, Elite's is the place to go.

37 Xiguan Da Dao, Xining, Qinghai Sheng, 810000, China
971-881--6683
Known For
  • Belgian beer
  • delicious pizzas
  • proper steaks
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John's Information Café

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Cool off after a full day of sightseeing on this trellised patio with an ice-cold beer and plate of noodles. In addition to an array of familiar foods, the restaurant can arrange overnight camel rides for Y700 per person, as well as trips to Yadan National Park and other destinations.

21 Mingshan Lu, Dunhuang, Gansu Sheng, 736200, China
0998-258–1186
Known For
  • good coffee brews
  • familiar Western foods
  • popular travel tour options
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John's Information Café

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Part of a small, family-run chain that operates in destinations along the Silk Road, this popular tourist hangout is far from authentic, but people flock here for the familiar Western fare and rock-solid travel advice. The café is only operational during the summer tourist season, so if you visit in the winter you'll find the area locked up.

Qingnian Lu, Turpan, Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu, 838000, China
0998-258–1186
Known For
  • familiar Western cuisine
  • quiet and comfortable outdoor atmosphere
  • bike rentals
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Snow Mountain Creamery

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Those who visit share glowing reviews of Snow Mountain Creamery as not just the best ice cream in Xining, but perhaps in all of China. While ice cream is the draw, this small café also offers plenty of meal options and an English menu to make it easy to choose.
18--184 Bandao Buxing Jie, Xining, Qinghai Sheng, 810000, China
971-827--8334
Known For
  • China's best ice cream
  • Yak burgers
  • clean, friendly environment