Things to do in Hotan City

Buying daytime tickets for the evening show is such great value! The performers are incredibly dedicated. Despite the recent high temperatures in Hotan, they still managed to deliver such a fantastic performance for tourists – a huge thumbs up to all the performers and staff! The evening show is definitely worth seeing.

Hotan Night Market is located in Hotan City, in the southern foot of Xinjiang. You can taste most of Xinjiang's delicacies, such as sizzling roasted lamb legs, roasted buns, red willow barbecue, and a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. Experience a different exotic atmosphere.

Yulong Kashi River (formerly Yulonghashi River): Originated from the vast Kunlun Mountains, it flows into the Tarim Basin and merges with the Karakashi River in the west to form the Hotan River. The river is 325 kilometers long, with many tributaries and a drainage area of ​​14,500 square kilometers. The river is rich in white jade, green jade and black jade. It has been the main river for producing jade in Hotan since ancient times. It is also called the White Jade River because it produces Hotan jade. It is a river in the Hotan area of ​​Xinjiang, China.

Located on Kunlun Road in Hotan City, Hotan Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the Hotan Museum is a comprehensive national first-class museum integrating exhibitions, cultural education, and tourism. The museum covers a total area of ​​approximately 135,000 square meters, with a building area of ​​approximately 56,000 square meters. The exhibition areas include the Ancient Chinese Civilization Hall, the Hotan Cultural Relics Exhibition Hall, and the Folk Culture Exhibition Hall, showcasing a rich collection of ancient artifacts and artworks, serving as a window into understanding Hotan's history and culture.

In Hotan City, the buildings are in the traditional style of local ethnic minorities, but most of them are newly built or renovated. I went there in the morning, ignoring the time difference. Around 10:30, there were almost no businesses open. I entered from one side and came out from the other, mainly to look at the buildings. It is expected to be more lively at night. In such a large block, there is only one chef preparing ingredients for rice in the open air.

It's a place well worth visiting; the scenery is beautiful and you'll want to stay forever.

It takes about 20 minutes to drive to the city of Hotan

It's just a privately owned museum that makes money. Honestly, it's a disgrace to Hotan city for such a small amount of money. 😂

The desert under the blue sky may seem lonely, but the desert sheep bring life to the landscape.

This is a walnut tree that has existed since the early Tang Dynasty. It is more than 1,300 years old. It has gone through thousands of years of ups and downs and is still blooming and bearing fruit. It should be free to enter the park now, and it is worth a visit. On the way here, the grape corridors on both sides are very beautiful.