Things to do in Hotan Prefecture (2025): Top nearby activities,popular attractions,itinerary planning,weather,accommodation,food,transportation,and more - all you need to know (updated August, 2025) | Trip.com
Open 19:00–00:00 (the next day) (admission ends at 21:00)
M14***88:“The place is not big, there are many performances but they are not very exciting, the plot is thin or a little crude after all, but compared with the ticket price, Hotan, the largest city in the southern part of the desolate Taklimakan Desert, is also difficult in various ways, it is above average.”
whlyh:“[Scenery] Yulong Kashi River, also known as Baiyu River because of the production of Hetian jade, is a river in Xinjiang. It originates from the glacier on the northern slope of Kunlun Mountain, flows through Luopu County, and merges with the Karakashi River in Kuoshitashi to form the Hetian River. It is 513 kilometers long and has a flood season from June to September every year.
[Fun] Gravel is piled up on both sides of the riverbed
[Cost-effectiveness] Free”
Opening hours: January 1-December 31 Monday Closed
白夜lyf:“First of all, you should remind that the exhibition hall does not need to make an appointment, and you can enter by swiping your ID card, but the tour guide needs to make an appointment one day in advance, and there are not many voice equipment, and a little more people is not enough! A museum that can know the countries of the West Region well, and a special Jingxuan Ancient City Exhibition Hall, is also very helpful for understanding this mysterious and popular ancient country. After all, it takes five or six hours to drive to the Niya ruins (Jingxuan ruins)! The exhibition hall of various dry corpses display, telling all kinds of history and also let people feel the magic of creation, nature is the best preservative!”
快乐的飞翔c:“Hotan Night Market is a famous food culture landmark in Hotan City, Xinjiang. It integrates Xinjiang specialty food, ethnic dance performances and night economy. It is listed as one of the 100 most beautiful scenic spots in Xinjiang and has become a national 3A-level scenic spot and an autonomous region-level night economy demonstration block.
Location: Hotan West Road and Yuquan Lake Park (branch)
Scale: 4,600 square meters, 272 meters in total, with more than 260 stalls.
Business hours: 8 pm to 2 am the next day every day.
Diversity of cuisine: Mainly featuring Xinjiang's "Four Grilled Meats" (grilled meat, grilled eggs, grilled vegetables, grilled inlays) and "Three Eggs and One Star" (mixed eggs grilled) and other signature dishes.
Collects hundreds of snacks, with flavors from all over the country.
Cultural and physical examination: Daily folk dance performances, aerobics, children's martial arts and other activities.
In short, Hotan Night Market is a comprehensive night market that integrates food, culture and shopping.
It is a good place to understand Hotan culture and experience Xinjiang style. If you have the opportunity to come to Hotan, don't miss this charming night market!
Come and have a look at Hotan Night Market!!!”
小高旅行笔记:“That's right, it's the Kunlun Holy Land Banlange Scenic Area. It's amazing. It's a treasure attraction that 95% of Xinjiang people have never been to.
A must-visit place in southern Xinjiang. It takes about 3 hours to drive from Hotan. The road conditions are very good. You can eat and charge on the way to Qiaha Township. The town is very lively.
The ticket to the scenic area is 40 per person. You can choose to walk or take a shuttle bus to the tourist center. Because it is off-season, you can drive directly to the foot of the mountain. It takes a few minutes to reach the Dirufeng Observation Deck. (On the yellow hillside in the fifteenth yellow hillside of the observation deck)
It takes about three hours to hike a large circle, and the altitude is about 3,500 meters. I personally recommend hiking. The scenery on the road is more beautiful. You can enjoy the towering Kunlun from multiple angles. There are many eagles in the sky above the Kunlun Love Observation Deck, and they are as high as a person when they open their wings. It is simply a paradise for photographers.
The scenic area is still under development and improvement. It is a very niche attraction. Few tour groups take this route. It is recommended to charter a car or drive by yourself. I heard that the grass is greener in summer, and there are programs in the Holy Fire Square in the scenic area at night. In autumn, it is not so cold or hot, there are no mosquitoes, it is suitable for traveling, there are only a few people on the road, it is more quiet, and more suitable for taking pictures.
Have you heard of Nalati? Personally, I feel that Kunlun Holy Land is more beautiful than Nalati. Friends who travel to southern Xinjiang should not miss it.”
白驹幕府过隙:“In Hotan City, the buildings are in the traditional style of local ethnic minorities, but most of them are newly built or renovated.
I went there in the morning, ignoring the time difference. Around 10:30, there were almost no businesses open. I entered from one side and came out from the other, mainly to look at the buildings.
It is expected to be more lively at night. In such a large block, there is only one chef preparing ingredients for rice in the open air.”
串云箭:“The mysterious Kunlun Mountains are the birthplace of the Classic of Mountains and Seas and the starting point of many mysteries. It is a beautiful, profound, vast and mysterious area!”
298***97:“China Xinjiang Taklimakan Desert Highway (also known as Tarim Desert Highway): It is the world's longest grade highway that runs through a flowing desert and is also China's earliest desert highway. (From Aral City to Hotan City) It is 425 kilometers long [sly smile] There is no section with speed measurement, 150 horsepower is awesome.”
Chenhutamu:“This is a walnut tree that has existed since the early Tang Dynasty. It is more than 1,300 years old. It has gone through thousands of years of ups and downs and is still blooming and bearing fruit. It should be free to enter the park now, and it is worth a visit. On the way here, the grape corridors on both sides are very beautiful.”
Please contact the attraction to confirm specific opening hours
whlyh:“[Scenery] Detailed introduction to the history and culture of jade, jade products, exhibition hall on the third floor, various jades sold on the second and first floors
[Fun] Private contract
[Value for money] 30 yuan per person.”
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非洲大山:“The baked buns are 5 yuan, and the big baked buns are 10 yuan. One big bun is enough to fill you up. I can only hold one big bun in my hand. The big bun is filled with mutton, and the fat and lean are just right. It is not greasy at all, but fragrant. The buns are baked in the naan pit. The dough is baked very hard. Before eating, the ash on the surface must be wiped off. The hard salt crystals must be cleaned with a special scythe. The locals will soak the buns in tea before eating. I think it is also very fragrant to eat hard. This store also has barbecue and naan. The barbecue is 10 yuan a string and the portion is very large. I feel satisfied after eating one string by myself. Many locals come to eat, and it is especially fun to see the guys in the store shouting loudly when delivering the buns. You must come here to experience it when you come to Hotan.”
可乐姐姐啊:“Xinjiang specialties. People from the mainland who travel to Xinjiang can go there to taste the flavors. Even the locals like to eat there. It has a unique flavor and a good environment. There are also watermelon barbecue and lamb skewers.”
M36***59:“I personally like this restaurant very much. The decoration style is super authentic and unique. It looks magnificent and magnificent. It has a very textured feel. It also has local ethnic characteristics. All the dishes are also very authentic. It is very satisfying to dine in this authentic environment. It is worth recommending.”
爱咬人的兔子:“The aroma is so delicious that you will never tire of it. The golden color is eye-catching. One word: absolutely delicious. Two words: delicious. Three words: really good. Four words: delicious. In addition to beautiful scenery, Xinjiang also has delicious food.”
M50***12:“Akasiya Tea Bar, a popular check-in place
Address: Hotan, Xinjiang
Akasiya Tea Bar, a popular check-in place, is a very suitable place for taking photos. It has a unique decoration style, beautiful environment, and various special teas and snacks. It is a good place for you to taste food and take photos.
In addition, there are also rich Hotan delicacies, such as barbecue, naan, lamb skewers, etc. You can taste authentic Hotan delicacies, allowing you to experience the local customs and customs of Hotan while tasting the food.
I wish you a happy time at Akasiya Tea Bar, a popular check-in place!”
新疆女孩💙:“Hotan Grand Bazaar is the largest shopping center in Hotan, and there is also an entertainment center and entertainment venues specially created for children. We can buy whatever we want here, including food, clothing and daily necessities. The price-performance ratio is very high, and the night view is also beautiful. The area around Hotan Grand Bazaar includes wholesale markets, grand bazaars, Tuancheng attractions, regional hospitals and the famous roasted lamb and food streets. Welcome everyone to come and experience all the beauty here for yourself! 🫰🥰”
欲飞的鸟:“There are many people selling baked eggs in the night market. The baked eggs are big ostrich eggs, small pigeon eggs, domestic poultry eggs, and wild bird eggs. There are sweet, salty, natural flavors, and those with saffron and honey. In fact, baked eggs taste just like eggs.”
嘎嘣脆__:“Xinjiang in August is not suitable for everyone to travel. As soon as we got off the plane, the epidemic spread in Xinjiang's most essential travel destination, and our plan was stranded in Hotan.
Turning the in-depth tour of southern Xinjiang into a food appreciation tour
Tasting the local food is totally worth the trip!
P2·Dessert time
Add a touch of coolness to the hot summer
Store name🍱 Miran Food
Address📍No. 149, Kezi Kedezhiwa Road, Jiamai Road
Environment🌲A local store, most of the staff can't understand Mandarin. The exotic decoration style of the Uyghurs is vividly reflected.
Dishes🍴 The best recommendation is its dessert (there is a special menu)
[Miran Special Ice Cream] Rich milky ice cream, sprinkled with walnuts on the surface
P3·National Restaurant
After eating barbecued lamb for several days in a row, I miss the taste of stir-fried vegetables and roasted meat.
Store name🍱 No. 87, Jiangyu
Address📍 No. 128, Kaixuan Road
Environment🌲From the store to the bowls and chopsticks, they all have national characteristics. The staff is very enthusiastic and the service is in place.
Needs improvement🫥Paper towels need to be charged and cannot be taken away; the taste is relatively spicy, not suitable for bringing children
Dishes🍴
[Fig Yogurt] Sour and sweet, very greasy
[Pigeon Soup] The soup is mellow and warms the stomach and intestines
[Grilled Buns] Meaty and thin baked buns, fragrant outside and crispy inside
[Fine Cold Noodles] The cold noodles picked up by chopsticks are as soft as silk and chewy; accompanied by fragrant cold dishes
P4-5·Controversial Hotel
From a small street shop to a magnificent hotel
Store name🍱 Rose BBQ Restaurant
Address📍No. 735, Yingbin Road, Tusha Township
Environment🌲A magnificent "palace", the decoration smells of money everywhere
Needs improvement🫥The service attitude of the staff is very poor, their faces are dark as if the customers owe them millions, and they are easy to serve the wrong dishes; too much lamb was ordered, it got cold quickly, the skin became dry and hard to eat
Dishes🍴You can try a little roasted lamb
[Lamb Egg Roll] The minced lamb is wrapped in a golden egg roll, accompanied by sour local yogurt, you can't stop eating it at all
[Rose Tea] The rich floral fragrance comes over, and then it collides with pieces of white sugar
P6·Dazzling food
The old night market has performances, and the new night market is popular
Attractions Hotan New Night Market
Address📍Beside the Capital Garden Community, Renmin Street
Environment🌲A food street built with sheds. The stalls start to open at 7 o'clock. You need to scan the code to enter
Dishes🍴There are various kinds of food here, but the price is expensive
[Pomegranate juice] Sour and sweet taste, the more you drink, the more addictive it is
[Hotan baked eggs] Fresh and fragrant Q-elastic
P7·Super sticky rice
Fragrant and hot pilaf, super authentic
Store name🍱Amin pilaf restaurant
Address📍No. 135-1, Aqiale West Road
Environment🌲It is more troublesome to communicate with the staff. There will be side dishes and yogurt for free
Dishes🍴[Minced meat pilaf] Each grain of rice is plump, golden and shiny, and has a rich aroma. Mixed with minced mutton
P8 Best Restaurant
Authentic food, even foreigners find it eye-catching
Store name 🍱 Yiloulan Xinjiang Cuisine
Address 📍 No. 1, Nanhuan Road
Dishes 🍴
[Mixed noodles] The taste is very unique, and the noodles are very chewy
[Rose tea] Eat a piece of meat, drink a sip of tea, and relieve the greasiness
[Lamb's hoof] Delicate taste, full of gravy
#Local food #My late night canteen #Try the authentic old brand #Local special snacks”
tintin.:“#美食林旬味会
Hotan Tuancheng should be one of the most typical traditional residential blocks in southern Xinjiang. All of them are "Ayiwangsailai" style houses, with colorful carved brick walls, wooden carved columns and window ridges. And Tuancheng people are in the block, and they are also rebuilt from such beautiful old buildings.
🌸Environment
The front of Tuancheng people is recessed in two buildings. It looks inconspicuous from the outside, but it feels very high, with a hollow roof building. We were stunned when we walked up the steps and opened the door. The restaurant is as luxurious and beautiful as a palace!
There are complicated crystal chandeliers on the high ceiling, exquisite large tapestries produced in Hotan on the walls, and wooden carved geometric and floral patterns on the walls and arches, which are very beautiful.
Although the restaurant space is large, there are not many booths, and there are only a few tables on one side of the hall. Inside the left arch is a semi-open private room, which is private and quiet. The decorations are also very beautiful, with various painted pottery jars and decorations, which echo the tableware.
🌸Dishes
Such a wonderful restaurant is surprisingly reasonably priced. Of course, there are also expensive dishes, mainly mutton. It depends on what you order. And all dishes are available in small portions, so even three people with small appetites can order many kinds.
🌹Qimagu Congee: To be more precise, it tastes like mutton and winter melon soup, but the winter melon seems to be beaten into a thicker paste, which is fragrant and not greasy.
🌹Spicy tripe: Recommended by a beautiful Uyghur lady, it tastes great, the tripe is thick, tender and chewy, but not very spicy.
🌹Farmer's rice: I fell in love with it after eating it once at Kuqa Fly Restaurant. It is actually a large noodle with mutton clear soup. The noodles are so thin that they are transparent, hot and easy to eat and digest.
🌹I also tried a traditional local cake, which seems to be thin ice made of glutinous rice, with some leeks in it, but the dipping sauce is yogurt. The taste is very unique, a bit like a soft and tender version of Mexican tortillas.
🌸Practical information
Address: No. 18, Waza Road, Tuancheng, Hotan
Business hours: 10:30-22:30
Price per person: 70 yuan/person
Personal recommendation: 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 (both the taste and the environment are worth a try!)
#Let's go to the store together”
寒时鹤归:“The set meal included shrimp burger, orange juice and chicken popcorn. The shrimp burger was delicious as always, and my daughter loved it. The orange juice was like a carbonated drink like Jianlibao, and the taste was very light. I was not satisfied and would not recommend it for children. The chicken popcorn was not bad, fragrant and crispy, suitable for children. I will come again next time just for the shrimp burger!”
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