Yuotegan Site Visit Guide
Underground clues of the ancient capital of Yutian
The Yotkan Ruins are believed to be related to the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Khotan, located beneath a village on the outskirts of Hotan City: the surface shows few grand remnants, but excavation has yielded a wealth of artifacts, with layers of pottery figurines and coins emerging. The highlight lies in the sense of presence at the 'ancient land of Khotan' and the way the relics can be cross-referenced with those in the Hotan Museum.
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Destination Details
Yutian is an important Buddhist town on the southern route of the Silk Road. Artifacts collected around the Tokgan area indicate that this place had continuous human habitation and handicrafts for thousands of years. The site is now an open field, suitable to be combined with the Hotan Museum and the Jade Bazaar for a "Yutian One-Day Tour."
Visitor Highlights
- Highlights: Site field landscapes and excavated artifacts (mostly housed in the Hotan Museum)
- Form: Open village-type site, with more emphasis on on-site experience than architecture
- Combine with: Hotan Museum, Jade Bazaar, and Grape Gallery on the same day
The village has many residences; you can visit by walking along the roads. Please view the excavated artifacts in the museum and do not dig at the site.
