# Huiyuan Ancient City (惠远古城)

Ili, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region · Northwest, China · Guidebook rating: 3/5
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Language: en

## Key facts

- **Admission:** Combined ticket ¥125
- **Opening hours:** 10：00—19：30
- **Time needed:** 4–5 hours
- **Getting there:** Can be reached by chartered car; there is a direct bus to Huocheng
- **Good for:** History & Culture, Nature

## About Huiyuan Ancient City

To strengthen its governance of the Ili region, the Qianlong Emperor established the Ili General here and built Huiyuan City, around which eight satellite towns were gradually constructed, collectively known as the 'Nine Cities of Ili.' Huiyuan City still preserves the old site of the General's Residence. Its eaves are plain and elegant, without painted beams or carvings, and two stone lions lie at the gate, gazing watchfully. Lin Zexu once led the local people in building irrigation works here, earning the respect of the Ili General and the people of all ethnic groups.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 863. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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