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Hotan
City in Xinjiang, China
Overview
Hotan (also called Khotan) is a historic oasis city in Xinjiang, China, famed for its ancient Silk Road heritage, Uyghur culture, bazaars, and jade. The city boasts busy markets, old architecture, and scenic desert surroundings.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Autonomous Region
Xinjiang
Population
501,028
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
37.11°, 79.92°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
32
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$628
Local Cost
$300
Local Income
$270
Cashless
65
English
10
Temperature
12.7°C
Summer Avg
25.4°C
Winter Avg
-2.0°C
Record High
40.1°C
Record Low
-20.0°C
Humidity
27%
Precipitation
62 mm
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
0
Parks
11
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HTN
Distance
11 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 67/100.
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