Ancient City of Maliqiwat

　　Located on the west bank of the Yulongkashi River, 25 kilometers west of Hotan City. This ancient city was the capital of the Kingdom of Khotan during the Han Dynasty—an archaeological site of the Western Regions—and flourished between 206 BC and 907 AD. It stretches over 400 meters from north to south, is 745 meters wide at the southern end, and 450 meters wide at the northern end. To the east lies the riverbed, while to the west it is surrounded by sandy hills. The site features numerous tall earthen mounds and hundreds of pillar bases from buildings. Many fragments of red and gray pottery, remnants of clay Buddhist statues, as well as Wuzhu coins and other relics have also been found. Yutian Daliyaboyi is located 220 kilometers south of the ancient Kingdom of Khotan. Here, you can explore the ancient ethnic customs of the Daliyaboyi people and take in the rugged yet beautiful natural scenery along the Keriya River.