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Which cities are considered food deserts in China?

Determining whether a city is a food desert is subjective and often based on personal tastes and preferences.

However, it’s true that some cities’ food culture isn’t as famous or distinctive as other regions.

Here are some cities recognized as food deserts in China: 1. Dalian: Dalian is a beautiful coastal city, but its traditional cuisine is not as well-known as other large cities.

Although there are many seafood restaurants in the local area, due to problems such as monotonous dishes and similar tastes, Dalian's cuisine has not developed a unique style and lacks appeal.

2. Ningbo: Ningbo’s local food includes xiaolongbao, beef noodles, fish balls, etc. However, compared with the food in surrounding cities such as Shanghai and Hangzhou, Ningbo’s popularity is relatively low.

Although local cuisine has gradually developed and improved, it has been difficult to gain widespread recognition in domestic and international markets.

3. Haikou: Haikou is the capital of Hainan Province. People’s living standards are generally low, and the food culture does not attract tourists like other areas of Hainan Island.

Although Haikou has many local specialties, such as Wenchang Chicken, Danzhou Shaobing, Linzhi Cake, etc., their popularity and influence are far less than those of other cities such as Guangdong or Shanghai.

4. Yinchuan: Yinchuan is the capital of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. As one of the cities in the central and western regions, the label of food desert is widely used here.

Although there are local delicacies such as halal food and Lanzhou Ramen, known as "restaurants in the desert," they still struggle to gain widespread popularity and recognition across the country.

It’s important to note that just because the cities mentioned above don’t mean they don’t have great food or local food culture.

Every city has its own unique cuisine, but it just lacks widespread influence and popularity compared to other cities.

In addition, we should also respect the diversity of local food culture, and every city should be fully respected and developed.