Desert Roses in Xinjiang’s Yutian Bloom into “Flowers of Wealth”
The Yutian County in the Hotan region, located at the southern edge of the Taklamakan Desert, is known as the “hometown of roses.” At present, the over 70,000 mu of roses in Yutian County have entered the picking season, with roses blooming competitively and the air filled with the fragrance of roses. Villagers are busy picking roses early in the morning.
Yutian County has a long history of planting desert roses. In the process of sand prevention and control, the local people have cultivated drought-resistant and adaptable rose varieties through continuous cultivation and grafting. On November 28, 2024, at
About: Taklamakan Desert
The Taklamakan Desert, located in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China, is one of the largest sandy deserts in the world. Known for its harsh and arid conditions, it is surrounded by the Kunlun Mountains to the south, the Pamir Mountains and the Tian Shan to the west and north, respectively. Historically, it was a formidable obstacle on the ancient Silk Road, with oasis towns around its perimeter serving as crucial refuges and trading posts for caravans navigating the desert’s vast expanses.
About: Yutian County
Yutian County, also known as Hotan County, is located in the Hotan Prefecture of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in China. Historically, it was a significant node on the ancient Silk Road, playing a crucial role in the exchange of goods, culture, and ideas between the East and the West. Today, Yutian County is known for its rich cultural heritage, including traditional Uyghur customs, crafts, and music, as well as its economic activities centered around agriculture and the production of silk and jade.
