A 10-kilometer poplar green tunnel for windbreak and sand fixation The 10-kilometer poplar green tunnel for windbreak and sand fixation is located at the entrance of Buzak Township. Stretching approximately 10 kilometers, it starts from Tushala Township in Hotan City to the north, runs through Buzak Township, and extends all the way to Layika Township. It was first built in 1976 and was included in the national "Three-North" Shelterbelt Project in 1983. …
Diyana Resort Diyana Resort is located in Lai’ka Township, boasting beautiful scenery. It integrates dining, leisure, entertainment, accommodation, and vacation, with an investment of 3 million yuan and covering an area of 6,000 square meters. It can accommodate over 500 guests for entertainment and dining. Visitors can enjoy ethnic song and dance performances, as well as...
Shuangliu Farmstay Shuangliu Farmstay is located along the branch canal of the Kalakashi River in Basailayika Village and Troops Village, Laike Township. The site currently consists of six locations, all of which are built using natural, non-polluting materials. Facilities include thatched cottages, yurts, fishing ponds, and open-air dance halls, integrating leisure, fishing, and entertainment. It accommodates up to 60 visitors per day...
The Kumal Grottoes were designated as a county-level cultural heritage site after investigation and evaluation by the Hotan Regional Cultural Relics Protection Office in 1979, and the People's Government of Hotan County officially issued a document confirming this status in 1999. The Kumal Grottoes are located in Buidui Village, Laike Township, Hotan County, approximately 30 kilometers from Hotan City...
The water mill in Layika Township has a history of at least 1,900 years. It stands as one of the earliest examples of humanity harnessing natural energy for practical benefit. Historical records indicate that besides grinding grain, water mills were widely used in industries such as brewing, papermaking, incense production, and oil pressing, making them one of the most prevalent...
Hot Springs, Grasslands, and Snow Mountain Adventures The average elevation of the entire township is about 3,100 meters, with significant temperature variations, making it a typical high-cold mountainous area. The average summer temperature is around 20°C, making it an ideal destination for leisure, summer retreats, and vacations. The township currently has 1.2 million mu of natural, high-quality contiguous grasslands. Located in Aomuxia Village of Kashtash Township, about 22 kilometers from the township government...
Bugaiwuyuleike Temple
Mazhatag Mazhatag is an east-west oriented mountain range located in the heart of the Taklamakan Desert, near the Hotan River and at the strategic crossroads of north-south traffic. The garrison fortress was built along the mountain terrain on Red Mountain Cape, covering a total area of 1,100 square meters and presenting a majestic sight. The fortress walls consist of a main wall, crenellations, and an outer wall. The main wall was constructed using adobe bricks, and the fortress interior also features living quarters built with adobe bricks...
King Walnut Park
In December 2007, Uluwati Scenic Area was rated as a National AAA-level Tourist Attraction. It is located at the mountain pass of the upper reaches of the Karakash River on the southern slopes of the Kunlun Mountains, within Langru Township, Hotan County. It is 71 kilometers from Hotan City and sits at an elevation of 1,900 meters. As a valley river-blocking reservoir, it serves multiple purposes including irrigation, flood control, power generation, fish farming, and ecological...
Yushatan Tourist Scenic Area
The Hetian County Drinking Water Source Memorial Hall is located in Tuholo Village, Buzhake Township, Hetian County. The memorial hall was first built in October 1994 and was triumphantly completed on October 1, 1995. It covers an area of 2,600 square meters, with a building area of 800 square meters. The architectural style is grand and solemn, using historical materials, architecture, sculptures…
The Uluwati Water Control Project is located at the mountain pass of the upper reaches of the Karakash River on the southern slopes of the Kunlun Mountains, within Langru Township, Hotan County. It is 71 kilometers from Hotan City and can be reached via asphalt roads and gravel roads. As a valley river-blocking reservoir, it serves multiple purposes including irrigation, flood control, power generation, fish farming, ecological protection, and tourism. The project consists of a main dam and...
The Awati Landlord Manor is located in Qianggadunmaili Village, Pishan Farm, Hotan, Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Farm Administration. Built in 1929, its main structure is palace-style, featuring fourteen rooms including a living room, bedrooms, corridors, kitchen, and storage rooms. The entire estate, including the courtyard, covers ten acres and is designated as a county-level cultural heritage site. …
The Hetian Water Character Monument is located within the water plant of Tuholah Village, Buzak Township, Hetian County, Xinjiang, 17 kilometers from Hetian City, Xinjiang. The monument was built to commemorate the significant Rural Water Supply Improvement Project in Hetian. Shaped like the Chinese character for "water," it is thus named the Water Character Monument. The monument stands 3.95 meters tall, with a base 0.8 meters high and a foundation 0.…
The Yotkan Ruins in Hotan are located within Ailaman Village, Baghchi Township, approximately 11 kilometers west of Hotan City. To the north lies Hailiqi Cliff, and to the east are Alalba Village and Yalan Gan Village. The average elevation is 1,362 meters. This site is an important ancient settlement of the ancient Kingdom of Khotan. Judging from the distribution of the current ruins, there are no traces of any ancient architecture. The outline of the city remains unclear. Artifacts unearthed through the ages have all come from cultural layers more than 5 meters below the surface, with the cultural layer being about 3 meters thick. In the northeastern corner of the ruins, there is an exposed cultural layer on the surface where pottery fragments are densely distributed. Artifacts unearthed over the years include pottery figurines, pottery shards, ancient coins, glass fragments, beads, gold cast statues, seals, jade pieces, bones, and other relics. The pottery figurines mostly depict human figures and animals.
The Millennium Walnut King of Hotan is located in Kalawuqi Village, Baghchi Town, Hotan County, about 15 kilometers from downtown Hotan. Research indicates that this tree is over 560 years old, dating back to the Yuan Dynasty, making it an ancient survivor. Despite centuries of wind and rain, the Walnut King still stands tall and majestic, lush and vigorous, presenting visitors with a profound, awe-inspiring beauty.
Jinghua City was built in the 29th year of the Qianlong reign during the Qing Dynasty (1764). The city wall was 3.5 li in circumference, 1.6 zhang high, and had four gates. The town of Hutubi was developed and expanded on the site of the former Jinghua City. There are five beacon towers (locally called Tangdun) within Hutubi County. The area also features seven temple ruins, a stone statue of a Turkic figure, and numerous ancient tombs.
Baigeta Broken City Baigeta Broken City is located on an earthen mound to the east of Baigeta Village. It is approximately 200 meters long and 66 meters wide. The city walls have collapsed, and the time of its construction is unknown. …
Toutaogou Pocheng Toutaogou Pocheng is located 9 kilometers northwest of Zaoyuan Farm, adjacent to the Toutaogou River, covering an area of 600 square meters. The fortress was built during the Tongzhi era of the Qing Dynasty. …