Hotan
China · Xinjiang Uygur ZizhiquCN
County-level city in Xinjiang, China
Hotan is a major oasis town in southwestern Xinjiang, an autonomous region in Northwestern China. The city proper of Hotan broke off from the larger Hotan County to become an administrative area in its own right in August 1984. It is the seat of Hotan Prefecture.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 501,028
- Coordinates
- 37.108, 79.935
- Timezone
- Asia/Urumqi
- Elevation
- 1382 m
Overview of Hotan
In Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu, China, Hotan stands out as a busy regional city. The population is roughly 501,028. It sits at about 1,382 m above sea level. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Travel interests covered here include nature, culture and shopping. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Hotan
Nature in Hotan
(3)For nature, expect Desert, Rivers and Wildlife. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Hotan's own activity tags.
Culture in Hotan
(2)Culture lovers get Cemeteries and Mosques. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Hotan. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Hotan
(1)Shopping lovers get Shopping. All of it is drawn from Hotan's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Sports in Hotan
(1)Sports in Hotan covers Hunting. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Hotan's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Hotan
Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
Getting there & around
Hotan is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is Asia/Urumqi.
Similar destinations
Places near Hotan that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hotan known for?
- Hotan is mainly a destination for nature, culture and shopping, set in Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu, China with around 501,028 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Hotan?
- You can plan around Desert, Rivers, Wildlife, Cemeteries and Mosques in Hotan. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Hotan?
- Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
- Where is Hotan located?
- Administratively, Hotan sits in Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu, China — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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