There are many cities in China that are known as culinary deserts because of the relative lag in food and beverage development and the lack of diverse food choices. Here are some examples:

1. Hulunbeier City in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region: Due to its remote location and the influence of a large number of ethnic minorities, the local food and beverage industry is lagging behind;

2. Kaili City in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture of Guizhou Province: The cuisine here is relatively homogenous and lacks diversity;

3. Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan Province: Due to its remote location and the fact that it is inhabited by a large number of Tibetan people, the local food and beverage industry is also relatively backward;

4. Certain regions in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, such as Hotan, Kashgar, Aksu, etc.: Due to its remote location and the influence of ethnic and cultural differences, the local culinary culture is not very developed.

Of course, in addition to the above cities, there are many other cities where the phenomenon of gastronomic deserts also exists.