Awati belongs to Aksu region of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. After the establishment of People's Republic of China (PRC), Awati was under the jurisdiction of Aksu Regional Commissioner's Office; 1958, Baishi Arik Commune and Ying Arik Commune in Aksu County were included in Awati; 197 1, the office of the Commissioner of the special region was renamed as the administrative office, and Awati was under the administrative office of Aksu region. Awati is located in the central and western parts of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, belonging to Aksu region. This is a place with a long history and rich culture. It is not only an important grain, cotton and fruit base in this region, but also enjoys the reputation of "National High-quality Cotton Production Base", "China Cotton City", "China Ecological Charming County", "China Long-staple Cotton Hometown", "China Moussalle Hometown" and "Daolang Culture Hometown".