As the only river that traverses the Taklimakan Desert, water resources in Hotan Catchment is the main source of Hotan oasis-Green Corridor in the Desert.

• 和田河是目前唯一穿越塔克拉玛干沙漠的河流,和田河地表水资源是和田绿洲的主要水源,浇灌着塔克拉玛干沙漠中的绿色走廊。