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The Ancient City of Akshebule

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Also known as Aksibil, meaning "White City." Located 40 kilometers northwest of Luopu County, it is said to be the ruins of the ancient Kingdom of Khotan from the Tang to Song dynasties (7th–10th centuries). Most of the ruins remain buried under shifting sand dunes, with only a section of over 100 meters long and more than 3 meters high of ruined wall exposed above the sand. Various coins have been discovered here, including those from the Wuzhu, Kaiyuan, Qianyuan eras, as well as different types from the Song dynasty, and holeless copper coins minted during the Kara-Khanid Khanate period. Other artifacts related to Buddhist art include pottery figurines, bronze statues, and small bone-carved lions. Pottery and porcelain shards from various dynasties, along with small copper and iron items, are also frequently found.

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The Ancient City of Akshebule is a cultural tourism attraction.

Also known as Aksibil, meaning "White City." Located 40 kilometers northwest of Luopu County, it is said to be the ruins of the ancient Kingdom of Khotan from the Tang to Song dynasties (7th–10th centuries). Most of the ruins remain buried under shifting sand dunes, with only a section of over 100 meters long and more than 3 meters high of ruined wall exposed above the sand. Various coins have been discovered here, including those from the Wuzhu, Kaiyuan, Qianyuan eras, as well as different types from the Song dynasty, and holeless copper coins minted during the Kara-Khanid Khanate period. Other artifacts related to Buddhist art include pottery figurines, bronze statues, and small bone-carved lions. Pottery and porcelain shards from various dynasties, along with small copper and iron items, are also frequently found.