Mojiajie Food Street
莫家街 · Mòjiā Jiē
A busy old lane off Dongdajie in the centre, lined with Hui and Qinghai snack shops: yogurt, niangpi cold noodles, hand-held mutton and noodles.
No booking needed1–2 hours
Tip
Restaurants here are halal: don’t bring pork or alcohol in. Order Qinghai yogurt in a bowl topped with sugar — it is thick and slightly sour.
- Opening hours
- Open all day; most stalls about 10:00–22:00 To be confirmed
- Price
- Free to walk; snacks ¥5–30, a mutton meal ¥60–120 per person To be confirmed
- How to book
- No booking needed.
- Getting there
- In the centre near Dashizi (the main crossroads), a short walk from Shuijingxiang; taxis drop you on Dongdajie
- Address in Chinese
- 青海省西宁市城中区莫家街
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Checked against these sources on 2026-10-02. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.
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