[2024 Huocheng Attraction] Travel Guide for Ancient Huiyuan City (Updated Sep)
No.3 of Best Things to Do in Huocheng
Ancient Towns
Address:
Huocheng, Ili, Xinjiang, China
Opening times:
Open today at 10:00-19:30Opening Soon
Recommended sightseeing time:
4-5 hours
Phone:
0999-3322699
《Huiyuan Ancient City: A Blend of History and Folk Customs》
✌️Ninth Stop in Xinjiang: Huiyuan Ancient City
♥️Huiyuan Ancient City is located in Huocheng County, Ili, Xinjiang. Historically, it was an important passage from Xinjiang to Central Asia and is one of the best-preserved Qing Dynasty ancient cities in Xinjiang. Inside the city, there are attractions such as the Ili General's Mansion, Huiyuan Ancient City Exhibition Hall, Confucian Temple, and Bell and Drum Tower.
♥️Adjacent to the Ili General's Mansion is the Yangbulake Folk Village, a model village for rural tourism. This village features the unique folk customs of Huocheng, with residential and environmental constructions maintaining the traditional appearance and layout from a hundred years ago. The perfect blend of Central Asian characteristics and local Taranqi culture offers high value for ethnic art appreciation and folk culture research. Visitors can closely observe Uyghur architecture and experience local folk customs.
♥️Travel Suggestions:
Morning: Arrive at Huiyuan Ancient City, enter through the eastern Jingren Gate, and visit the Bell and Drum Tower to admire its grand and majestic architecture.
Noon: Enjoy local delicacies such as pilaf and hand-grabbed mutton at a restaurant within the ancient city.
Afternoon: Tour the Ili General's Mansion to learn about the history and culture of Qing Dynasty Xinjiang. Then visit the Huiyuan Ancient City Exhibition Hall, Confucian Temple, and other attractions.
Evening: Stay at a homestay in Yangbulake Folk Village, visit various unique residential points such as 'Song and Dance Family,' 'Tea and Snack Family,' 'Grape Family,' 'Naan Family,' 'Barbecue Family,' and 'Ice Cream Family.' Appreciate the making of ethnic handicrafts and taste traditional snacks.
♥️In Yangbulake Folk Village, you can deeply experience Uyghur folk culture, interact and communicate with local residents, and feel their hospitality. Meanwhile, the historical relics of Huiyuan Ancient City will allow you to appreciate the profound historical heritage of Xinjiang. We hope you have a pleasant and unforgettable time in Huiyuan Ancient City and Yangbulake Folk Village!
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Summer Self-Driving Tour in Xinjiang: China Fushou Mountain and Huiyuan Ancient City
Driving over 90 kilometers from Sayram Lake for about an hour and a half, you will arrive at China Fushou Mountain in Daxigou Township, Huocheng County. Fushou Mountain is only 50 kilometers away from the Huiyuan Ancient City on the north bank of the Ili River, so today these two places are arranged to be experienced together.
⛰️Mountain Forest Secret Realm: China Fushou Mountain
The continuous mountain ranges, dense forests, clear streams, and numerous rare and precious wild animals and plants... This is the mysterious China Fushou Mountain.
After arriving at Fushou Mountain, you need to take a scenic sightseeing car or drive yourself to the core scenic area. You can stroll along the mountain trails or by the stream at your leisure, and you can also see horses and sheep and cattle. Climbing to the place of Fushou Ding, you can fully experience the unique perspective and the fresh air of nature.
🌺April to May is the famous flower viewing period of Fushou Mountain, which is the most romantic time of Fushou Mountain. Unfortunately, we missed the time, leaving some regrets for next year.
Let's go to the mysterious and natural Fushou Mountain away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Folk History: Huiyuan Ancient City
Huiyuan Ancient City historically was an important passage from Xinjiang to Central Asia and is one of the more completely preserved ancient cities of the Qing Dynasty in Xinjiang.
💥Must-visit spots:
Yili General's Mansion, Yangbulak Folk Village, Huiyuan Ancient City Exhibition Hall, Confucian Temple, Bell and Drum Tower.
🔜Suggested tour route:
Enter from Dongmen Jingren Gate > Bell and Drum Tower > Huiyuan Ancient City Exhibition Hall > Confucian Temple > Yili General's Mansion > Yangbulak Folk Village (you can stay in the village at night)
Visiting the historical relics of Huiyuan Ancient City, you can appreciate the profound historical heritage of Xinjiang. Experience the traditional appearance and layout that perfectly combines the characteristics of Central Asia a hundred years ago and the local Taranchi culture in Yangbulak Folk Village, and feel the local folk customs up close.