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.

The Desert Observation Deck is located on a tall natural sand dune on the west side of the 37km mark of the A-He Desert Highway. The sand dune is about 100 meters above the ground, and there is a red brick trail leading to the sand dune. Standing on the observation deck and looking out, you can see the Yulong Kashi River and the high-rise buildings of Hotan City in the distance to the west. To the east, you can see the Taklimakan Desert and the winding A-He Desert Highway, and the Rewak Buddhist Temple in the distance to the northeast is faintly visible. At night, looking west across the Yulong Kashi River, the city of Hotan is brightly lit, and a modern Jade City is presented in front of people, which is dazzling.

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Kunming Lake Park is located in the east of Hotan City. It is a park that combines the local strong ethnic characteristics with a modern urban park. And it is the largest park in Hotan so far. The park is centered on Kunlun Lake, with a water surface area of ​​28,000 square meters. The eastern and southern shorelines of Kunlun Lake are straight, and the northeast corner is narrow and long. The park has winding paths, lush trees, pavilions and terraces, scattered everywhere, the lake is rippling, fish can be seen in the shallow water, and willows are weeping on the shore. There is an island in the middle of the lake, and the northwest corner of the lake is a lotus pond; there are three fish ponds in the east, of which the two to the north are larger, and have entertainment functions such as water rowing. Kunhua Lake Park also has an orchard of 53,334 square meters and a plastic greenhouse of 700 square meters, which can cultivate various seedlings. The green coverage rate in the park is over 60%. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟At the door, you can feel the breath of traditional culture and the distinctive buildings. The park is full of various flowers. The most eye-catching are the characteristic buildings of Hotan, which represent the unity of the nation and the family. We should hug each other tightly like pomegranate seeds. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Not only can you enjoy the scenery, but also there are many entertainment facilities. The sun is just right for taking pictures and sunbathing on weekends. It is so pleasant to walk and chat with three or five friends. If you are tired, you can sit under the tree for a rest, eat snacks and look at the surrounding scenery. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟There are also many amusement facilities for children, such as trampolines, pirate ships, fantasy trains, carousels, roller coasters, karts, etc. Of course, there are also entertainment facilities for our young people, such as VR technology experience halls, set toys, rolling cars, shared sightseeing cars, etc. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Some people say that the reason you fall in love with a city is because there is a person you like living in the city. In fact, there may be many reasons to fall in love with a city, such as beautiful scenery and delicious food. Bring your friends to check in.

Hotan is a region, and this is the central square of the regional capital. Surrounded by green trees, in the middle are the statues of Uncle Kurban and Chairman Mao, and around are commercial areas. It is not convenient to find food in this place. The best snack in Hotan is pilaf. If you can't find food here, take a taxi to find a good pilaf restaurant.

The artificially transformed landscape is indeed very beautiful.

The overall environment of the scenic area is so-so, and it operates under a commercial model... Since the scenic area is quite large, older people are advised to take the sightseeing bus. Younger people with enough time can rent bicycles, but only a small portion of the space is worth seeing!

The Twelve Muqam performance in Shache Old Town is a must-see. There are two shows a day, and the price is quite reasonable, which is indeed in line with expectations. It mainly focuses on classical music, so don't have too high expectations for the song and dance.