Photo taken on June 29, 2025 shows artisan Yusuyin Kurban makes musical instruments in a workshop at Tuowankewukusake Village in Wukusake Town, Shufu County, Kashi Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

The village has preserved the tradition of crafting ethnic musical instruments through family workshops for over 150 years. Today, it produces more than 50 varieties across 27 categories, representing nearly all of Xinjiang's traditional ethnic instruments.

Photo taken on June 29, 2025 shows performers from the troupe of Tuowankewukusake Village play an ensemble for tourists in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

The village is also home to an ethnic musical instruments museum, covering 1,027 square meters and featuring three sections: string/wind instruments, bowed/percussion instruments, and an interactive zone, with 83 instruments from 19 categories on display. Notably, the museum holds Guinness World Records for the world's largest Rawap, Dutar, and Satar.

Photo taken on June 29, 2025 shows an artisan crafts musical instruments in a workshop at Tuowankewukusake Village in Wukusake Town, Shufu County, Kashi Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

In 2024, with the pairing assistance of Guangdong Province, Shufu County invested 15 million yuan (about 2.11 million U.S. dollars) to expand and enhance the village, adding a guesthouse street, a food court, and improved infrastructure to boost cultural tourism and support rural revitalization. This year, an additional 27.23 million yuan (about 3.82 million U.S. dollars) from the program is funding further upgrades, including a renovated musical instrument museum, a new history museum, and alleyway improvements, transforming the village into a cultural tourism hub that showcases Xinjiang's musical heritage and Shufu's local traditions.

Photo taken on June 29, 2025 shows an exterior view of the renovated village in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Once completed, the upgrades will greatly increase the site's appeal, boosting revenue from tickets, dining, lodging, and retail. Local residents will also benefit, with opportunities in site operations, homestays, catering, guided tours, and other services, enabling them to earn income without leaving their community.

Photo taken on June 29, 2025 shows a tourist from Shandong Province selects musical instruments at Tuowankewukusake Village in Wukusake Town, Shufu County, Kashi Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

The renovated village will serve as Shufu County's new tourism calling card, boosting its visibility and reputation both domestically and internationally. This distinctive cultural tourism brand will attract increased investment and development opportunities, driving comprehensive economic and social progress in the county.

Photo taken on June 29, 2025 shows tourists exploring the food street at Tuowankewukusake Village in Wukusake Town, Shufu County, Kashi Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Looking ahead, Shufu County plans to further develop its tourism potential by creating more unique travel experiences and enhancing service standards. These efforts will enable more visitors to discover the county's exceptional natural beauty and rich cultural traditions.

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