There are different cuisines in all parts of China, but there are also some places where food culture is not developed due to natural environment or historical and cultural reasons, and it is often difficult to find delicious food in these places, which is called "gourmet desert". Here are some cities that I may think are food deserts in China:

1. Hohhot: As the capital of Inner Mongolia, due to climate and geography, the food culture in Hohhot is relatively weak, and there are fewer restaurants and snack stalls, so it is difficult to find special food.

2. Yinchuan: Similar to Hohhot, Yinchuan is also located on the edge of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, lacking good ingredients such as seafood.

3. Xining, the capital city of Qinghai Province, is located on the plateau, with a cold and dry climate. As animal husbandry and yak meat are dominant, other kinds of ingredients are relatively single, and there are relatively few delicacies.