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Top 10 Best Things to Do near Karakax [2025]
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Yotkan Ancient City
4.2
/5
266 reviews
6.5
From VND 251852
17.4 km from downtown
Phone +8609032525888
Address: 新疆维吾尔自治区和田地区和田县X629
Recommended sightseeing time: 2 hours
Highlights:
Exotic architecture: a viral hotspot
Daytime shows & nighttime stories
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Upon arriving at the ancient city of Yotkan, the song "Millennium" was playing on a loop. I immediately fell in love with the song. It was wonderful; the melody was melodious, and the lyrics were profound, adding a touch of Western Region atmosphere and historical weight to the ancient city.
Although it is newly built, the architectural style is unique, magnificent and has ethnic characteristics. There is a performance to open the city gate at 12 o'clock, and then there will be another performance before entering the city. The night is more lively than the day, with more performances and lights.
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Armanisa Royal Memorial Mausoleum
4.3
/5
279 reviews
6.2
From VND 55556
Based on 5 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Address: North of Aledundeerwazi, Shache County 844700, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
Islamic architecture's exquisite dome artistry
Visit Yarkand Khan Mausoleum Site
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It is worth a visit. The park is very large and many buildings are rebuilt. You can go up to the Baoyue Tower to overlook the park. There is no need to visit the exhibition hall. But the royal tombs and several mosques in the back are worth a visit.
The attractions include the Amanisha Khan Mausoleum and the Yarkand Khan Mausoleum, which have many sarcophagi and can be visited in 15 minutes. Opposite is the Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park, which is the Yarkand Kingdom Palace.
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Xin Jiang Jin Hu Yang
4.3
/5
329 reviews
6.1
From VND 140741
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609988255333
Address: 484 County Rd, Zepu Xian, Kashi Diqu, Xinjiang Weiwuerzizhiqu, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–4 hours
Highlights:
Fishing & eco-friendly leisure hotel
Thrilling experience on swaying bridge
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This was my first time seeing a poplar forest, and it was truly beautiful. I was lucky to be in southern Xinjiang in October, which was a good time to visit. I met some reliable travel companions, and we decided to come together. If you have travel buddies, it's really convenient to carpool from Shache.
We visited on October 27, 2005, and the leaves of the poplar trees had already turned yellow. The scenic area is very large. We took the scenic shuttle bus for 20 yuan, which stopped at 5 stations in total. We went to stations 1, 3, and 4. If time permits, we can spend a day exploring.
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Xiye Micheng Scenic Area
4.1
/5
114 reviews
5.4
From VND 103704
>100 km from downtown
Address: 1 km northwest of the government office of Locke Township, Yecheng County
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–4 hours
Highlights:
Three daily spectacular opening shows
Castle climb & panoramic views
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It is an artificially built imitation of an ancient scenic spot, but it is still very photogenic. It is suitable for passing by to check in and take photos. You can ride on horses to enter and exit the scenic area, which is very interesting. Although it is an artificial scenic spot, the photos can still give people a feeling of traveling through time and space.
It is an artificially built imitation of an ancient scenic spot, but it is still very photogenic. It is suitable for passing by to check in and take photos. You can ride on horses to enter and exit the scenic area, which is very interesting. Although it is an artificial scenic spot, the photos can still give people a feeling of traveling through time and space.
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Yarkant Mansion
4.1
/5
23 reviews
5.3
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8618399445954
Address: 喀什地区莎车县莎车镇人民政府东北侧约260米
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The Shache Mansion Scenic Area is also the Memorial Hall of the Shache Defense War in the Qing Dynasty. There are not many well-preserved historical attractions in Shache City, but it is still worth a visit. As a memorial hall, the introduction of historical sites is still a little lacking. The deeds of the Shache military and civilians in resisting foreign invasions and winning can be used as a case of patriotism education. In terms of transportation, if you don't drive yourself, it is still very convenient to walk.
After visiting the Shache Prefecture Scenic Area, one can deeply realize that Xinjiang has been a part of China's territory since ancient times, and Xinjiang culture is a part of Chinese culture. The two cultures are intertwined and inseparable. The scenic area is rich in historical materials and is worth a visit.
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Hotan Museum
4.4
/5
36 reviews
5.1
27 km from downtown
Phone +8609032080017
Address: Hotan City, Beijing West Road 342
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
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The Hotan Museum is a cultural institution of immense charm and value. Its rich collection, presented in diverse formats, comprehensively showcases Hotan's multifaceted history and culture as a vital city on the Silk Road, making it an excellent window into understanding Hotan and even the civilization of the Western Regions.
First of all, you should remind that the exhibition hall does not need to make an appointment, and you can enter by swiping your ID card, but the tour guide needs to make an appointment one day in advance, and there are not many voice equipment, and a little more people is not enough! A museum that can know the countries of the West Region well, and a special Jingxuan Ancient City Exhibition Hall, is also very helpful for understanding this mysterious and popular ancient country. After all, it takes five or six hours to drive to the Niya ruins (Jingxuan ruins)! The exhibition hall of various dry corpses display, telling all kinds of history and also let people feel the magic of creation, nature is the best preservative!
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