Travelogue of Hotan

Hotan, known in ancient times as Yutian, is often referred to as the 'Land of Longevity'. The pace of life here is slow, giving a very comfortable feeling. Hotan's dates are famous far and wide. As the saying goes: 'Three dates a day, healthy till old age.' This is probably inseparable from the longevity of the elderly in the Hotan region. Hotan's tea, made from a mixture of dried ginger, cumin, chrysanthemum and other herbs, has the effect of warming the body, refreshing the mind and moistening the lungs. It is a unique way of brewing tea in the local area. Hotan's city, the ancient city of Yotkan in Hotan, consists of an ancient castle, a white pagoda, the Seven Phoenix Tower and a garden. According to the 'Record of the Kingdom of Yutian', Sakyamuni Buddha called this place 'Sangtian', which has a rich cultural heritage. Hotan's river, the Yulong Kashgar River, after each flood upstream, many people will pan for jade in the river. The famous Hotan jade is still renowned worldwide. Hotan's night, Hotan night market, the round city, and the grand bazaar all have a strong local cultural atmosphere. You can see a lot of exotic customs. Hotan's joy, Kunlun Park not only has many amusement facilities, but the water is clear and visible. Hotan's food, like most parts of Xinjiang, I have not yet discovered other unique features of the region. Beautiful Hotan, beautiful Xinjiang, a place worth visiting. If you choose Xinjiang, you must choose Hotan. The snow-capped mountain in the picture is a corner of the Tianshan Mountains on the way to the Hotan region.