The Kazanqi Folk Tourism Area in Yili is a large-scale original ecological and cultural attraction known as the ‘Museum of Folk Houses’. It is located in the southeast of Yining City, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.?
The Kazanqi Folk Tourism Area covers an area of approximately 22.9 square kilometers, with a core area of 12.8 square kilometers.?
, encompassing the rich Uyghur culture of southern Xinjiang while retaining the unique folk customs of northern Xinjiang Uyghurs.?
. It blends traditional Uyghur dwellings and Russian-style architecture in Yili, with 58 folk tourism home visits.?
, providing tourists with a rich folk tourism experience.?
The tourist area was developed by the government in 2007 with resident participation. Yining City invested 120 million yuan to carry out protective renovations and tourism development and construction in the core area of Kazanqi. It was officially opened to the public in April of the following year.?
After years of development, the Kazanqi Folk Tourism Area has become a national AAAA-level tourist attraction and has won numerous honors, including the China Habitat Environment Award.?
In addition, the Kazanqi Folk Tourism Area is constantly undergoing upgrades and renovations. The project, with an expected investment of 180 million yuan, includes the protective restoration of historic buildings within the scenic area, the construction of new multi-ethnic courtyard-style buildings, and intangible cultural heritage streets and alleys. It is expected to be fully completed in October 2026.?
These initiatives will further enhance the tourism quality and visitor experience of the Kazanqi Folk Tourism Area.?
In short, the Kazanqi Folk Tourism Area in Yili is a comprehensive tourist attraction integrating culture, history, and folklore. It is an important window for tourists to understand the Uyghur culture and customs of the Yili region.?