There are many Buddhist cultural sites and unearthed cultural relics in Hotan, which are rich in tourism resources, including Melic Desert, Li Qian Grape Corridor, Niya Site, Andiel Ancient City, Dandan Uhrik Ancient City Site, Sangzhu Rock Painting, Rewak Buddhist Temple, Mysterious Tears Spring, milic abate, Yotegan, Axbil, Rewak and Zambu Temple. , as well as the ancient city of Axellippi, the ancient city of Merrick Awati and the ancient city of Karadun, etc. 20 16. There are a total of national A-level scenic spots 18 in the whole region.

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Introduction of Hotan scenic spots

Introduction of Hotan scenic spots

What do you think of when you mention Hotan? Desert? Or hetian jade stone? Hotan has become a famous city in Xinjiang and abroad not only because of its specialty! Next, I brought you an introduction to Hotan scenic spots. Welcome to read!

Elephant Trunk Hill

Out of the Wuluwati reservoir area, it is about 10 km along the west bank of Caracas, and there is an elephant trunk cave similar to Guilin Elephant Trunk Mountain across the road. Although the elephant trunk cave is earth, it is not as charming as the elephant trunk mountain in Guilin, but it is a different scene in the desert where almost no grass grows, which makes people have infinite reverie.

The rocks on the back of Elephant Trunk Mountain are as straight and steep as knives and axes, like a big curtain falling from the sky, much like Langya Mountain. Under the elephant trunk cave is the winding Ka River, which has been washed away by the river for years to form three small islands. When you carefully observe the stones on the island, many stones look like animals, such as Beijing pug, sea lion and Tibetan mastiff. Lying under the trunk, they look very comfortable, as if enjoying the bath of the trunk. On the back of the elephant trunk cave, the elephant trunk looks like an open mushroom, and it also looks like a cloud bone stone in Daxianglin, Shaoxing, Zhejiang. Although rustic, the style is still there.

Ying' airike scenic spot

Yingairike Reservoir and Desert are located in Yingairike Township, Hotan County. It is located 22km northwest of Hotan City and 5km away from National Highway 3 15 (all asphalt roads). It is an entertainment place integrating summer recreation, swimming, fishing, sand therapy and agricultural eco-tourism in summer.

The reservoir is a plain reservoir with a storage capacity of 24 million cubic meters and an average water depth of 6.5 meters. The main dam is trapezoidal, with a dam height of13m, a dam crest width of12m and a dam length of 7.4m.. The reservoir takes water from the source of Caracas River.

On the west side of the reservoir is the Ying 'airik sand dune, which constitutes the golden beach swimming area, sand therapy, desert camel tour, fishing, sand skiing and other tourist areas. There are fish ponds and gardens on both sides of the north shore outlet. The reservoir is located in an alluvial fan oasis, surrounded by a beautiful environment and oasis. Near the reservoir is a neat narrow farmland and a desert oasis. It's interesting to watch the sunrise and sunset in the desert here. Natural scenery, such as reservoirs, deserts and oases, which are close to urban areas and have good traffic conditions, attract many domestic and foreign and local tourists to come for sightseeing and summer vacation every year.

Yinglike desert

Located 22 kilometers northwest of Hotan City, it is actually a part of Taklimakan Desert. Because it is close to Hotan city, the traffic is convenient, and you can go straight to the desert hinterland by off-road vehicle. Therefore, if you want to enjoy the wonderful scenery of the desert and don't want to spend too much time on the way, Yinglike Desert is a good choice. There are endless sand dunes and jingling camel bells.

On the way to the desert, you will also pass the Yinglike Reservoir, which is a rare scene in the desert and has a huge water potential. Climbing the sand dunes in the Yinglike Desert overlooks the low-brushed water surface of green willows, and this pool of clear water adds a little vitality to the monotonous yellow sand.

Address: 22km northwest of Hotan City, Hotan District, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Yamen and Banlangen grasslands

Yamen Grassland is located in the south of Nur Township, Qira County, and north of Kunlun Mountain, with a total area of 43,000 mu, which is a national first-class grassland. Banlangen Grassland is located in the south of Wulukesayi Township, Qira County, at the northern foot of Kunlun Mountain, with a total area of 32,400 mu, which is a first-class grassland.

Every summer, the climate of these two natural grasslands is cool and pleasant, and all kinds of flowers and plants compete for each other. Green grassland and white sheep form a charming grassland scenery, which is fascinating and an ideal place for tourism and summer vacation.

Caracas R.

Caracas River belongs to Hexi tributary of Hotan, which originates from the northern slope of Karakorum Mountain in the south of Hotan. It is 509 kilometers long, with an average annual runoff of 220 1 100 million cubic meters and a historical maximum flow of 1 150 cubic meters per second (1983). The river is a seasonal river, with low water in winter and autumn, water in spring and summer, and flood season from May to September.

Looking down from the dam top of Wuluwati Reservoir, the desert scenery of Kahe River is very different from what people usually see. There is almost no vegetation on both sides of such a big river, which is desolate but full of personality. Some people say that the Caracas River is the Nile River in China, looking down from the top of the dam of Uluwati Reservoir.

Niutou Mountain, a holy place of Buddhism

Niutou Mountain, or Kumar Mountain, is about 23 kilometers southwest of Hotan today. It is located on the north bank of Caracas River. The mountain is of gravel structure, with extremely steep cliffs and lush mountains. Therefore, in ancient times, there were two horns protruding from the mountain, which looked like the double horns on the bull's head, so it was called Niutou Mountain, or Niu Jiao Mountain.

In 2000, the site of the Buddhist Temple in Niutou Mountain was discovered between the Kumar Cliffs along the Caracas River. The foundation of the temple is cut on the cliff, and the stairs in the middle and the sidewalks on both sides are clearly distinguishable. Niutoushan occupies a lofty position in the minds of Buddhists in the Central Plains. The name and image of Niutoushan appear many times in Dunhuang documents and murals. Most portraits of Mount Niu Jiao are placed in the middle of the mural. Among them, Niutou Mountain in Khotan, Cave 98 and Cave 454 of Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes depict the shape of a bull's head, with a hole in its head, a ladder standing at its forehead, which is connected with the hole, and there is water under the mountain, sparkling. This image is strikingly similar to the environmental characteristics of the Buddhist temple site in Niutou Mountain.

Yutian county Longhu (AA Scenic Area)

Yutian county is 38km northwest of 3 15 National Road, which belongs to Xiwule Township. Located in Longhu Tourist Area, yutian county. The core scenic spot covers an area of 4 square kilometers and consists of more than 3,000 mu of water, thousands of mu of grasslands, wetlands and hundreds of ancient Hu Yangshu trees with an average water depth of 30-60m. There are many kinds of birds in the water, such as wild fish, wild ducks, geese and waterfowl.

Scenic spot is a good place for summer vacation and leisure, and it is a high-taste water and wetland landscape in Hotan area.

Luopu county Yulong bay (AA scenic spot)

Yulongwan Tourism and Leisure Scenic Spot in Luopu County is located in Duolu Township, Luopu County, which is 2 kilometers away from the county seat/kloc-0 and 7 kilometers away from the 3 15 national highway. It is a key tourist and leisure scenic spot in Luopu County. Yulong Bay Scenic Area consists of Burcu Muhu Lake and its surrounding sand dunes, wetlands, vegetation and fish ponds.

Burcu Muhu Lake in the center of the scenic spot is formed by the confluence of groundwater and spring water. Because of the beautiful surrounding environment of Burcu Muhu Reservoir, it was renamed as Burcu Muhu. The maximum water surface of Burcu Muhu Lake is1650mu, and the minimum water surface is 480mu. There are 15 fish ponds of different sizes around the lake, surrounded by reeds, surrounded by dense Populus euphratica forest in the northwest of the lake, with sand dunes and empty beaches stretching for 3 square kilometers in the middle. In the golden autumn of October, the golden Populus euphratica forest, sand dunes and snow-capped mountains are reflected on the green lake, and together with the wild ducks, cranes and sheep flying on the lake, they form a tourist landscape with national characteristics.

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What are the tourist attractions in Hotan?

1, Yotegan site

The site of Yotegan is located in Ayraman Village, Bageqi Township, west of Hotan City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region 10 km, with its cliff in the north and Agrariba Village and Yalangan Village in the east. This site is an important settlement site in ancient Khotan area. Judging from the distribution of modern sites, there are no remains of ancient buildings in the sites, and the outline of the city is unknown.

2. The ancient city of Karaton

The ancient city of Karaton is located in the northwest of Daheyan Township Government in yutian county, Hotan District, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, with a straight line distance of 24 kilometers, in the desert at the lower reaches of Keliya River. 440 kilometers from Hotan. It is a state-level cultural relics protection unit.

3. Merrick Awati Ancient City

The ancient city of Merrick Awati is located on the west bank of Yulong Kashi River, 25 kilometers southeast of Hotan City, and the locals call it "Shibir". 1962 has been designated as a key cultural relic protection unit in the autonomous region. The site is ten kilometers long from north to south and two kilometers wide from east to west. The city was built between 1500 and 1600 years ago.

4. The ancient city of Axlippi.

The ancient city of Axellippi is located in the sand dunes in the north of Luopu County, 54 kilometers away from Hotan. The earliest age of this site is about the 2nd century BC. Axellippi means "white city wall" in Uighur. The perimeter of the city wall is about 7-8 kilometers, and most of it has been buried by quicksand or eroded by the wind. Now there are only 93.6 meters left. The wall is 5m high, 25m wide at the bottom and15m wide at the top.

5. Sangzhu Rock Painting

Mulberry rock paintings are carved on a rock in Wuerqi Village, Mulberry Township, Pishan County, and the picture is facing the river beach. Rock paintings are located in the southeast of Pishan County 1 10, and have entered the shallow mountainous area of Kunlun Mountain. The rock paintings are more than 3 meters long and 1.3 meters high. There are all kinds of portraits on the screen: some people bow and shoot arrows; Someone is walking behind the horse; Someone is riding a horse; There are animals, mostly animals with double horns on their heads, similar to bighorn sheep.

Baidu Encyclopedia-Yuetegan Website

Baidu Encyclopedia-Karadun Ancient City

Baidu Encyclopedia-Merrick Awati Ancient City

Baidu Encyclopedia-Ancient City of Axe Lippi

Baidu Encyclopedia-Sangzhu Rock Painting

Are there any interesting scenic spots in Hotan?

Hotan fun attractions:

Wuluwati scenic spot

Wuluwati Scenic Area is located at the upper pass of Karakash River at the southern foot of Kunlun Mountain in Langru Township, Hotan County, 7 1 km away from Hotan City. In February 2007, it was rated as a national AAA-level tourist attraction. The deepest water level of Wuluwati Reservoir is110m, and the dam height is131.8m.. 1August 1993, construction started, and power generation was completed in 200 1 year and merged into the estuary power grid. The built scenic spots include: dam, Suolong Bridge, night view of the dam, spillway, Yulong Dam Waterfall, etc. _ 10]

Kunlun Lake Park

Kunlun Lake Park is the largest park in Hotan area, covering an area of 88,000 square meters, with an average elevation of 1.320 meters. The park is centered on Kunlun Lake with a water surface area of 28,000 square meters. The park is centered on Kunlun Lake with a water surface area of 28,000 square meters. The east and south banks of Kunlun Lake are straight, and the northeast corner is long and narrow. There is an island in the middle of the lake, and the lotus pond is in the northwest corner of the lake; There are three fish ponds in the east. _ 1 1]

A Qin folk-custom garden

A Qin Folk Garden is located in the south of Mo Yuxian, 40km away from Hotan City, in Qinabag Village, Aksalayi Township. At the end of 2007, it was rated as 3A scenic spot at autonomous region level, national industrial and agricultural demonstration site and five-star farmhouse music. There is a buttonwood tree in the garden, which is called "A Qin" in Uyghur, and "A Qin" is China's English translation of Uyghur, meaning "Paulownia China". The height of the tree is more than 30 meters, the diameter of the main pole is 3 meters, and the crown covers the ground 1.5 mu.

Baiyuhe scenic spot

Baiyu River, also known as Yulong Kashi River, has been named for producing Hetian jade since ancient times. Baiyu River is the main producing area of white jade, with 36 kinds of Hetian jade such as sapphire, sapphire, topaz, jasper and white jade. Baiyu originated from the northern slope of Kunlun Mountain, with a total length of 504 kilometers and an annual runoff of 2.26 billion cubic meters.

Ying' airike RES

Ying 'airike Reservoir is located at the edge depression of alluvial fan at Hotan City 18km, belonging to plain reservoir. The storage capacity is 42.25 million cubic meters, the regulated storage capacity is 25 million cubic meters, and the average water depth is 6.5 meters. On the west side of the reservoir is Yinglike Dune, and on both sides of the north bank outlet are fish ponds and gardens.

Niya ruins

The Niya site is located in Minfeng County, the lower reaches of the Niya River, the southern edge of the Taklimakan Desert, and the south road of the ancient Silk Road, with an average elevation of1.300m. Niya site is a national key cultural relics protection unit.

Niya site is the residential site of ancient residents. It is about 140 km away from Minfeng County, and is located in the hinterland of the desert due north of the county. It is the seat of the "exquisite country" of Han and Jin dynasties about 1800 years ago, and it is one of the most important ancient sites in the Taklimakan desert. It is about 27 kilometers long from north to south and 8 kilometers long from east to west. This is a valuable written material for studying the history of the western regions. Due to the precious cultural relics unearthed from the site, it has not been open to ordinary tourists.