Uruwati Scenic Area
Uruwati Scenic Area is an official 4A scenic area in Hotan, China. Opening hours: From April 1st to October 31st each year, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily.
Visitor information
- Also known as
- 乌鲁瓦提风景区
- Scenic area grade
- 4A
- City
- Hotan
- Opening hours
- From April 1st to October 31st each year, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily.
- Coordinates
- 37.120031, 79.81907
About Uruwati Scenic Area
The Uruvati Scenic Area is located within Langyu Township, Hetian County, Hotan Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It sits at the upper reaches of the Karakash River, at the southern foothills of the Kunlun Mountains, 71 kilometers from Hetian City. Centered around the Uruvati Water Control Project, the scenic area is a large valley-based reservoir that offers multiple benefits, including irrigation, flood control, power generation, fish farming, ecological conservation, and tourism. With a dam height of 133 meters, it is currently the tallest dam of its kind built in China, boasting a total storage capacity of 347 million cubic meters and an average annual power generation output of approximately 226 million kilowatt-hours. Construction of the water control project began in August 1993 and was completed in 2001, after which it went into operation for power generation.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours of Uruwati Scenic Area?
Uruwati Scenic Area opening hours: From April 1st to October 31st each year, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily.
How do I visit Uruwati Scenic Area with a local guide?
Open the Hotan page on MeetPanda, choose a local guide, and send your date. The guide buys tickets, plans the order with nearby sights and explains what you are seeing.