Hengtai Qilu Mountain Villa

　　Hengtai Qilu Mountain Villa is situated in the Tianchi River Valley of Fukang City, over 70 kilometers from Urumqi. It enjoys convenient transportation, spans nearly 100 acres, and has a total investment of over 10 million yuan. Rooted in Shandong’s Qilu culture, it is a large-scale tourism enterprise integrating travel, catering, and entertainment. In 2004, it was rated as a National AAA-level Tourist Attraction by the state, and in 2006, it was further designated as a Four-Star “Farmhouse Resort” by Changji Prefecture.

　　Nestled against mountains and beside water, the villa boasts beautiful scenery. The holy waters of Tianchi have nourished the fertile land on both banks, creating lush trees, birdsong, and floral fragrance. The scenic spots within the villa are thoughtfully arranged. Each guesthouse is built along the mountain terrain, and every attraction is designed according to the landform—each step presents a view, each tree a sight—perfectly blending natural and cultural landscapes. It combines traditional elements with distinctive Shandong Qilu characteristics such as grand archways, Confucius Temples, folk houses, rural tools, and historical figures, alongside the vibrant customs of ethnic minorities in the Western Regions. This allows every visitor to not only enjoy the sights but also immerse themselves in the richness of Chinese culture.

　　The villa features Shandong Qilu-style farmsteads, ethnic Kazakh yurts, as well as reception areas including meeting rooms, multi-functional halls, and caravans. There is a Confucius Temple commemorating the great ancient Chinese sage and founder of Confucianism, as well as sightseeing areas showcasing Shandong rural tools and a gourd water tower. Entertainment and fitness activities include boating, swings, rocking chairs, revolving chairs, grass tennis courts, chess and card rooms, foot baths, dry saunas, and archery ranges. There are also gardens such as the Xiuguo Garden, Changshou Garden, Peacock Garden, and Stone Garden. Additionally, the villa houses two halal restaurants—the Bamboo Pavilion and the Dragon Boat Hall—capable of hosting large group meals and conferences. The environmentally friendly toilets and bath facilities in the villa are fully equipped. The site is especially rich in tourism and cultural atmosphere: in the Qilu Farmsteads, visitors can experience the joy of rural life, such as drawing water, watering vegetables, picking produce, and tasting natural vegetables during leisure time. In the Changchun Courtyard—where Qiu Chuji once debated with Genghis Khan—you can feel the heroic spirit of the legendary conqueror. Inside the yurts shaded by green trees, you can also experience the warm hospitality and folk customs of the hospitable Kazakh people. Strolling through the villa’s ecological courtyard, you’ll see leisurely peacocks and ostriches, blooming purple violets swaying in the wind, and century-old elm trees springing back to life—each detail reflecting the management's commitment to environmental protection, health, and returning to nature.

　　Cultural Significance

　　 Taoist Culture: In the year 1220 AD, to save the people from war, the Taoist master Qiu Chuji led eighteen disciples from Laizhou, Shandong, embarking on a three-year, ten-thousand-mile westward journey to Tianchi. There, he debated with Genghis Khan, the great conqueror of his time, and stayed overnight at what is now Qilu Mountain Villa. His spirit moved heaven, leading to the appearance of a stone likeness of Master Changchun on the back mountain of the villa. His story is widely told here and has been celebrated through the ages. Every spring, the villa owner hangs a red ribbon on the stone figure in commemoration of Master Qiu Chuji, and a monument has been erected. A 14-meter-diameter Heavenly Beauty Yurt has been set up, and calligraphy by renowned artists has been inscribed.