The notebook of Hotan
Walk where the horizon opens.
South Oasis of the Tarim, jade, silk and markets bear witness to ancient exchanges under a very present contemporary control.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · Desert · Heritage · River
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Hotan
South Oasis of the Tarim, jade, silk and markets bear witness to ancient exchanges under a very present contemporary control.
To understand what Hotan is, you must look at the side of Hotan Museum, White Jade River and Hotan Market. These places give us a view of a territory marked by urban life, desert areas, heritage and riverscapes and allow us to move from emblematic sites to more intimate stages.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: variable influx depending on the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Hotan Museum
- White Jade River
- Hotan Market
Before you choose
- Variable frequency depending on season
- Parking to anticipate in the center
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Museum
Musée de Hotan
The museum presents archaeology, textiles, coins and objects from the southern oasis of the Tarim. The official presentation must be placed in its political context and supplemented by critical sources.
River
Rivière du Jade blanc
The Yurungkash descends from the Kunlun and remains associated with the traditional research of nephritis jade. The open banks allow to observe this practice without guaranteeing any discovery. Light, wind and season greatly transform the landscape.
Nature and panorama
Marché de Hotan
The large market brings together food, crafts, textiles and everyday objects of the oasis. Sunday activity is dense; photography and interactions must remain discreet and consented. A slow visit allows to go beyond the only points of view the best known.
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