In the twenty-seventh year of Qianlong (1762), the "Ili President and other generals" was established as the highest official position in the Qing Dynasty.
The scope of governance includes the military and political affairs in the east and south of Balkhash Lake, the upper reaches of Irtysh River, the north and south of Tianshan Mountain, Pamir and other places.
During 1764 ~ 1777, Huiyuan, Suiding, Ningyuan, Gong Zhen, Taleqi, Ren Guang, Zhande, Xichun and Huining were built in the Ili Valley, which was called the Nine Cities in history.
187 1 year, Russia invaded Yili on a large scale and occupied and completely destroyed nine cities including Huiyuan.
188 1 Nianqing * * * Recovered Yili.
1882, the current Huiyuan city was rebuilt 7 kilometers northwest of the old city.
There are buildings in the city, including the General House, the Counselor's House, the Leader's House, the green camp General House, and the People's House.
The bustling market is called "Little Beijing".
Up to the Revolution of 1911 (19 12) which lasted for 150 years, there were 33 people, 48 of whom were promoted to Ili generals, among whom Ming Rui, Agui, Changling and Yishan had great achievements and influence.
1884 After Xinjiang was established as a province, the importance of this city was greatly reduced and its status plummeted.
After the Revolution of 1911, the Ili garrison ambassador was stationed here, but the past scene no longer exists. Today, this place belongs to Huocheng, but the bell tower of Huiyuan City and some sites of General Ili House are still preserved.
200 1, National Cultural Heritage Administration invested in comprehensive maintenance.