What Specialties Are There in Hotan?
Hotan’s cuisine features Southern Xinjiang barbecues, distinctive noodles and yogurt desserts, mostly found at Hotan Night Market and Tuan City. Below is a sorted list by must-try priority, including flavors and eating tips.
I. Top Night Market Picks (Absolute Must-Tries)
Willow Branch Lamb Skewers
Local lamb ribs threaded on red willow twigs and grilled over charcoal until juicy and fragrant, infused with a subtle red willow aroma. Crisp outside, tender inside.
Three Eggs with One Yolk (Roasted Egg Platter)
A combination of goose egg, chicken egg and pigeon egg seasoned with saffron and honey then charcoal-roasted. The runny yolk has a smooth, pudding-like texture.
Yogurt Glutinous Rice Zongzi
Flat pressed glutinous rice dumplings drizzled with homemade local yogurt and either rose or fig jam. Sweet and sour to cut grease, the perfect match for barbecue.
Baked Nang Bun
An intangible cultural heritage snack. Flaky, crispy crust stuffed with juicy lamb and onion filling, priced at 3 RMB apiece. Recommended shop: Yulongkash Baked Nang Bun King.
Clay Oven Roasted Lamb Chunks
Thick lamb chunks coated with egg white and seasonings, slow-roasted in a clay nang oven. Pure rich lamb flavor without overpowering spices.
II. Signature Noodles & Staples
Kumachi (Desert Pizza)
Two thin pastry layers enclosing lamb or pumpkin filling, pan-fried golden-brown for a crispy, aromatic bite.
Thin-Skinned Steamed Dumplings
Paper-thin wrappers filled with lamb, steamed to deliver a fresh savory taste without greasiness.
Xinjiang Lamb Pilaf
Rice simmered in lamb fat with carrots and mutton grains. Glossy rice grains packed with rich meat aroma.
Rice Sausages & Lung Pudding
Lamb intestines stuffed with rice and minced meat, and lamb lungs filled with flour batter. Boiled, sliced and dipped in spicy sauce for a soft, savory treat.
III. Desserts & Snacks
Maren Candy (Xinjiang Nut Cake)
Glucose syrup pressed together with walnuts, almonds, red dates and rose jam. Moderately sweet, high-energy nut confection.
Yizhaihaiboer Handmade Ice Cream
Century-old traditional craft pounded with wooden mallets for an intense milky taste. Original flavor: 8 RMB; nut flavor: 12 RMB.
Rose Jam Nang
Flat nang bread slathered with fragrant rose jam, soft and sweet, ideal for breakfast or casual snacks.
Eight-Treasure Stuffed Pumpkin
Seedless pumpkins stuffed with eight dried fruits including almonds, walnuts, apricots and raisins, baked in a clay nang oven for a sweet, tender texture.
IV. Drinks
Pomegranate Juice
Freshly squeezed Hotan pomegranate juice, rich sweet-and-sour taste to whet appetite and cut fatty food.
Rose Fu Brick Tea
Brick tea brewed with rose petals and crushed walnuts in a copper kettle. Warm and aromatic, best paired with nang or barbecue.
V. Popular Visiting Spots
- Hotan Night Market (Jinghe Community)
Over 200 food stalls open daily from 20:00 to 02:00, with live song and dance performances.
- Tuan City / Ancient Jiangnan Lane
Gathering place for time-honored local shops serving baked nang buns, kumachi and century-old tea houses.
- Surroundings of Yulongkash River
Dense concentration of local barbecue joints and the famous Baked Nang Bun King shop.
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