Hui Ethnic Museum

　　The Hui Ethnic Museum is the cultural foundation and artistic essence of the China Hui Culture Park. It is the only museum in China themed on Hui ethnic culture to be officially approved by the National Cultural Heritage Administration. The architectural design and decoration draw inspiration from the classic styles of outstanding Islamic architecture, perfectly blending modern elements with ancient traditions and highlighting the dual unity of Chinese Hui Islamic culture. Its layout is shaped like the Chinese character “回” (Hui), covering an area of 6,000 square meters. It houses six exhibition halls (five display rooms and one projection room) and four functional rooms (storage, offices, reception, and meeting rooms), serving the four main functions of display, collection and preservation, research and exchange, and visitor reception.

　　The Hui Ethnic Museum comprehensively presents five major themes: the historical and cultural origins of the Chinese Hui people, the development of Islamic civilization, the formation of the Chinese Hui ethnic group and their unique cultural customs, the important contributions of the Hui people to Chinese civilization through adapting to changing times, and the formation and evolution of the Hui ethnic group in Ningxia. Integrating knowledge, interest, and scientific content while embedding educational value within aesthetic experience, its establishment fills a gap in the systematic display of Hui ethnic history and culture in China, and promotes the development of ethnic culture and cultural tourism sites in western China.