Hotan Tuancheng Old Quarter
和田团城
A renovated Uyghur old quarter of earthen-yellow houses, handicraft workshops and snack stalls, making it Hotan's most popular place to wander.
Hotan Tuancheng lies in the old town of Hotan and is a traditional Uyghur neighborhood. After renovation it keeps its earthen-style courtyards, overhead passageways and carved wooden doors and windows. The lanes are lined with blacksmith shops, pottery, musical instrument makers, Atlas silk (adras) and jade workshops, along with snacks such as grilled baozi, thin-skinned baozi and yogurt zongzi. The neighborhood is free to visit and grows more atmospheric after dark, when the lights come on. There are many entrances and the lanes criss-cross, so follow the guide signs. Ask for permission before photographing residents.
Opening hours
All day (shops about 10:00–23:00)
Nearby sights
- Hotan Grand Bazaar
- Unity Square (Hotan)
- Hotan Night Market
- Yurungkash River (Jade Collecting)
- Hotan Museum
- Jiya Atlas Silk Village
- Thousand-Li Grape Corridor
- Walnut King Park