Yotkan Ancient City Site
约特干遗址
The site of the capital of the ancient Khotan kingdom, where large numbers of pottery figurines and coins have been unearthed. Today it has a heritage park and exhibits on Khotan culture.
Yotkan Ancient City Site is located in Bagqi Township, Hotan County, and is believed to be the site of the 'West City', the capital of the Khotan kingdom during the Han and Tang dynasties. The site has been covered by farmland. Historically, locals panning for gold unearthed large numbers of pottery sculptures, coins, Buddhist statues, and other artifacts, many of which are now held in overseas museums. Today the Yotkan Ancient City scenic area features reconstructed buildings and exhibits introducing the Khotan kingdom, the Silk Road jade route, and the eastward spread of Buddhism. Few original remains are left, so it is best suited to visitors interested in Silk Road history. It is very close to Walnut King Park.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–19:30
Nearby sights
- Walnut King Park
- Thousand-Li Grape Corridor
- Hotan Museum
- Unity Square (Hotan)
- Hotan Night Market
- Hotan Tuancheng Old Quarter
- Hotan Grand Bazaar
- Fig King Garden