Hotan Night Market
和田夜市
One of southern Xinjiang's best-known night markets, with grilled pigeon, grilled baozi, pomegranate juice, grilled eggs and pigeon soup lined up side by side, all very affordable.
Hotan Night Market is in urban Hotan and is one of the largest and most lively night markets in southern Xinjiang. More than a hundred stalls sell grilled pigeon, pigeon soup, grilled baozi, whole grilled lamb, grilled fish, grilled eggs, pomegranate juice, yogurt shaved ice and all kinds of fruit, at reasonable prices. Xinjiang runs about two hours behind Beijing Time, so stalls usually open after 20:00 Beijing Time, and the busiest hours are from 22:00 until after midnight. When it's crowded, keep an eye on your belongings, and ask about prices before you order.
Opening hours
Approx. 20:00–01:00 next day (Beijing time)
Nearby sights
- Unity Square (Hotan)
- Hotan Museum
- Hotan Tuancheng Old Quarter
- Hotan Grand Bazaar
- Yurungkash River (Jade Collecting)
- Thousand-Li Grape Corridor
- Walnut King Park
- Yotkan Ancient City Site