Yining Yuqunweng Hui Ethnic Flower Folk Culture Tourism Area

　　The Yuqunweng Hui Ethnic Flower Folk Culture Tourism Area is situated in Yuqunweng Village, Yuqunweng Hui Ethnic Township, Yining County, only 22 kilometers from Yining City, boasting highly accessible transportation. Established in 2014, the tourism area has received a total investment of over 30 million yuan. In 2012, Yuqunweng Village was listed by the State Ethnic Affairs Commission as a pilot project for the protection and development of ethnic minority villages with distinctive features. In 2016, it was recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture as one of China’s most beautiful leisure villages. The village is rich in Hui ethnic folk culture and is widely known as the “Hometown of Flowers.” It is a rare gem for developing folk-oriented rural tourism.

　　“Flower” songs, commonly referred to as “Mountain Tunes” among the Hui people, feature high-pitched melodies, lively rhythms, and a strong sense of daily life. Originally popular in regions such as Ningxia, Gansu, and Qinghai, the genre later spread to Changji in Xinjiang. After more than two hundred years of evolution, it has developed distinct local characteristics and has been listed as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage. As a product of Xinjiang’s multiculturalism, the Hui Flower songs of Xinjiang are now widely sung among the region’s Hui and Han communities, as well as other ethnic groups, adding immense vibrancy to the cultural and artistic landscape of Ili.

　　The name “Yuqunweng” means “three groups of ten households” in Uyghur, and its usage dates back to the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty. The current name “Yuqunweng” evolved from the original Uyghur meaning. In Chinese, it carries a new significance: “All ethnic groups who have become masters of their own destiny now lead happy and joyful lives.”

　　Yuqunweng Hui Ethnic Township is the most populous multi-ethnic township in Yining County and boasts abundant traditional folk culture and humanistic resources. National Highway 218 runs through Yuqunweng Village, ensuring convenient access. The township stands out as one of the most attractive rural tourism destinations along future tourism routes in Yining County and even across northern Xinjiang.

　　At the Yuqunweng Hui Ethnic Flower Folk Culture Tourism Area, visitors can not only enjoy the scenic beauty of a 3A-level attraction but also experience rich ethnic customs, savor authentic Hui cuisine, and most importantly, meet a group of warm and hospitable locals who are always ready to welcome you with their best, offering a truly home-like travel experience.