Explore the mysterious Western Regions! A 3-day guide to playing in Hotan + desert essentials

1: Journey through an ancient kingdom! Adventure at the "Eastern Pompeii" Niya Ruins🏜️ 📍 Location: 100 km north of Minfeng County, Hotan Prefecture, Xinjiang (deep in the Taklamakan Desert) 🌟 The ruins of the Jingjue Kingdom: Hidden deep in the vast Taklamakan Desert Lies the mysterious "Eastern Pompeii"✨ Follow camel caravans across the desert Touch the prosperous traces of the Silk Road from the Han and Jin dynasties The remaining Buddhist pagodas and box-shaped building complexes tell stories of a thousand years The most stunning discovery is the excavation site of national treasures like the "Five Stars Rising in the East, Benefiting China" brocade! 👉 Adventure essentials: ✔️ Best from April to June / September to November ✔️ Apply in advance for a visit permit from the Hotan Cultural Relics Bureau ✔️ Rent an off-road vehicle or ride a camel to enter ✔️ Sunscreen + drinking water + wind and sand mask (no signal in the desert) ✔️ Recommended to travel in groups Day 2: Desert wonders! Visit the last Keriya people of Dariyabuyi🏡 📍 Location: Dariyabuyi Township, Yutian County, Hotan City ✨ Secret spot check-in: The last primitive tribe of the Taklamakan! The red willow mud houses where the Keriya people have lived for generations A secluded nomadic lifestyle🌾 Ride camels through golden sand dunes Magnificent sunset + starry sky whole lamb barbecue feast Overnight at a desert camp counting stars✨ (Temperature difference is huge, down jacket is a must) ⚠️ Tips: ☑️ Be sure to book a 4WD off-road vehicle ☑️ Bring a car charger + emergency medicine ☑️ Respect local customs, ask for permission before taking photos Day 3: Have fun in Hotan! Museum + Tuan City + Night Market food guide😋 📍 Hotan Museum address: No. 10 Beijing West Road, Hotan City ✨ Must-visit spots: ✔️ Tuan City ethnic style street: Southern Xinjiang vibes in "Pigeon Alley" ✔️ Hotan Museum: Must-see national treasure brocade unearthed from the Niya Ruins ✔️ Night market party! Grilled eggs + red willow grilled meat + stuffed tripe + Big Wusu beer🍺 🚗 Transportation tips: Hotan Airport✈️ Urumqi (2h) Crossing the G580 desert highway is super stunning City attractions reachable by taxi or on foot 🏨 Accommodation recommendations: Dariyabuyi Desert Starry Sky Camp Yotgan Ancient City Western Region Style Homestay 🍴 Must-try foods: Hotan grilled buns! Rose whole lamb roast! Yogurt zongzi! 📌 Notes: 1. Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen! 2. Dress code: long sleeves and pants (respect local culture) 3. Prepare power banks + cash (some places have no signal) Hotan, a magical journey through time and space✨ Three days are not enough to see it all But it already shakes the soul deeply...