Halalbagh Buddhist Temple

March 1, 2018
Hotan attraction

Halalbagh Buddhist temple is located in Halalbagh village of Tosalla township of Hotan county. It is about 11kms south of Hotan city. It covers an area of 1 squarekm. The temple was built more than 20ms high on clay earth.

The condition of the temple is good. Nearby many pottery pieces were found and also a large number of human bones which were piled up. They excavated copper coins, pottery pieces and pearls, etc. It is said that the temple was built by the king of Yutian country to commemorate the princess of the Eastern Country who carried some silkworm eggs to the Yutian country.