Huiyuan Fortress, Military fortress in Huocheng County, China
The fortress stands near the Ili River, featuring defensive walls and structures that reflect traditional Chinese military architecture from the Qing Dynasty period.
Built in 1764 during Emperor Qianlong's reign, Huiyuan Fortress served as the headquarters for the General of Ili until its destruction in the 1860s Muslim Rebellion.
The fortress represents the intersection of Chinese administrative power and local ethnic groups, including Han, Uyghur, and Kazakh populations in the Xinjiang region.
Visitors can reach the fortress site via China National Highway 312 or the Jinghe-Yining-Khorgas Railway, which connects the region to neighboring Kazakhstan.
The fortress contains a reconstructed bell tower and pavilion at the new site, located 5 kilometers north of the original structure's position.
Location: Huocheng County
GPS coordinates: 43.99250,80.90600
Latest update: May 28, 2025 03:17
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