Hotan Museum
和田博物馆
Holds Khotan Buddhist sculptures, Kharosthi wooden slips, ancient mummies, and Hotan jade artifacts. It is the first stop for understanding the ancient Khotan civilization.
The Hotan Museum (Hotan Prefecture Museum) displays artifacts unearthed in the Hotan region. These include textiles and mummies from the Shanpula tomb group, Buddhist wood carvings and mural fragments from Khotan, Kharosthi and Khotanese wooden slips, Tang dynasty pottery, and large raw pieces of Hotan jade. It systematically presents the history of the oasis civilization at the foot of the Kunlun Mountains and the southern route of the Silk Road. Admission is generally free with ID, and the museum is closed on Mondays. A visit takes about 1.5 hours. It is recommended to visit before going to Yotkan and the Rawak ruins.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–18:00 (Beijing time; closed Mon)
Nearby sights
- Unity Square (Hotan)
- Hotan Night Market
- Hotan Tuancheng Old Quarter
- Hotan Grand Bazaar
- Yurungkash River (Jade Collecting)
- Thousand-Li Grape Corridor
- Walnut King Park
- Yotkan Ancient City Site