Museum
Hotan Cultural Museum
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The Hotan Cultural Museum houses a collection of archaeological finds from the surrounding desert, including mummies, Buddhist murals, and manuscripts from the Silk Road era. Exhibits trace the region's history from the Han Dynasty through the Islamic period, with a focus on local cultures like the Saka and Uyghur. Visitors can see intricately carved jade objects, ancient coins, and textiles that reveal trade links between China, India, and Persia. The museum provides context for Hotan's role as a crossroads of civilizations.
Don't miss
- View the 2,000-year-old mummies preserved by the desert climate
- Examine rare Buddhist manuscripts in Kharosthi script
- Admire a collection of Han Dynasty jade burial suits
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Hotan Cultural Museum
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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