Hotan | city

China / Xinjiang / Hetian /
Hotan or Hetian is one of the ancient cities along the silk road.
Located in the south of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in western China, this ancient city has a rich history and was long famous for its silk, jade, and pottery products.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khotan
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Coordinates:   37°7'59"N   79°54'35"E

Comments

  • Itls interesting that name of this place (Khotan) is mentioned in persian poetry from thousand years ago.