Hetian is a city in Hunan Province, China. It should not be confused with Hotan (also spelled Hetian), the major oasis town in southwestern Xinjiang in northwestern China, which is the seat of Hotan Prefecture and became a separate administrative area in 1984.
Hetian in Hunan is a distinct place with its own local administration and history. It lies within Hunan, a province in south-central China known for its river valleys, rice-growing lowlands, and humid subtropical climate.
Reliable, well-established details about this Hunan city are limited in widely available English-language sources. Travelers seeking information should consult Chinese-language references or local Hunan records for specifics on its location, size, and notable features.