Yotkan city displays 13 centuries of history along the ancient Silk Road

The ancient Yotkan city in Hotan prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, amazes tourists by reproducing traditional trade and arts along the ancient Silk Road. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The ancient Yotkan city in Hotan prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, amazes tourists by reproducing traditional trade and arts along the ancient Silk Road.

Yotkan carries a history of 13 centuries and was once the capital of the Buddhist kingdom of Yutian. By renovating the city with ancient architecture and organizing cultural events, it aims to raise awareness of its ancient culture and promote tourism.