Exploring Hotan night market

A Date with China international media tour group visited Hotan night market in Hotan city, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, on Saturday.

Hotan night market was founded on May 28, 2018, and officially opened on Jan 9, 2019. It has 194 stalls, 25 ethnic side shops, seven large restaurants and one children's entertainment place.

The market can meet the one-stop needs of tourists. It helps to promote Hotan tourism development and provides a broader platform for local employment to alleviate poverty.