Places to visit near

Karakax

Karakax is a town in Hotan Prefecture district, Xinjiang, China. Within 50 km by road there are 42 places to visit: 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 forts & heritage and 7 parks. The must-see places are Unity Plaza, Rawak Stupa and Wuluwati Dam.

37.2722° N, 79.7373° E

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Within 30 km21 places
Within 50 km42
Must-see3
Notable7
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Karakax

5 stops, one loop, back by 7:02 pm

201 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Karakax
  2. Dahang Shuikulake · 45 min
  3. Yotkanheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Melikawatheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Unity Plazapark · 45 min
  6. Rawak Stupastupa · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Karakax
Today’s loopKarakaxStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Karakax?

Unity Plaza (park, about 30 km), Dahang Shuiku (lake, about 23 km), Yotkan (heritage site, about 24 km), Karakax People's Square (park, about 1 km), 双拥广场 (park, about 1 km), Karakax County Grand Mosque (mosque, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Karakax?

42 places on Spotwander: 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 other attractions, 6 forts & heritage, 7 parks, 4 mosques & dargahs.

Which is the nearest lake to Karakax?

Atebashi Shuiku, about 6 km by road; Yingairike Shuiku (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Karakax?

Yotkan, about 24 km by road; Bazar Tower (30 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Karakax?

Start in Karakax, visit Dahang Shuiku, then Yotkan, then Melikawat, then Unity Plaza, then Rawak Stupa, and drive back — about 201 km by road in all.

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