Mobile Eco-Toilets in Yili Scenic Area
Yili scenic area features mobile eco-toilets equipped with advanced environmental protection technologies, with the representative example being the "Stone Letting Go Under the Tianshan Mountains" smart art public toilet in Nalati scenic area. The following provides an introduction from three dimensions: technical characteristics, design concepts, and regional planning.
1. Eco-friendly operation and maintenance model: Zero exposure and zero discharge ecological protection practices
Located in the core area of the aerial grassland in Nalati scenic area, this public toilet adopts a fully enclosed sewage storage system, which is regularly transported to a professional sewage treatment plant for centralized disposal, achieving "zero discharge" of sewage. This model cuts off the potential threat of pollutants to the grassland ecosystem from the source and is particularly suitable for ecologically sensitive areas. The core technologies lie in the double-layer anti-seepage storage tanks and the intelligent monitoring system. The former prevents sewage leakage, while the latter monitors the liquid level in the tanks and the operational status of the equipment in real time, ensuring efficient and controllable operation and maintenance processes. In addition, the public toilet is equipped with biodegradable cleaning agents to further reduce the potential impact of chemicals on the soil.
2. Architectural and facility design: The integration of natural aesthetics and intelligent technology
The exterior of the public toilet is mainly designed in the shape of original stones, paired with transparent glass curtain walls, which not only harmonize with the grassland landscape but also reduce energy consumption through natural lighting. Internally, it uses Jomoo Tianshan series sanitary products, including smart toilets, constant-temperature showerheads, and antibacterial countertops, all of which have passed the IPX6 waterproof certification to adapt to high-humidity environments. In terms of intelligent equipment, it integrates a human body induction lighting system (automatically turns off when unoccupied, with an energy-saving rate of 70%), an air quality monitoring module (adjusts the fresh air system in real time), and a touchless hand-washing device, enhancing the user experience while reducing the risk of cross-infection.
3. Regional planning and industry trends: The large-scale promotion of tourism toilet construction in Xinjiang
According to the planning of the Xinjiang cultural and tourism department, as of 2024, the total number of tourism toilets across Xinjiang has reached 4,335, with priority given to the layout of intelligent eco-friendly public toilets in key areas such as Nalati scenic area. The future plan is clear: 188 fixed toilets and 47 mobile toilets will be newly built by 2026, and they will be managed in grades in accordance with the national standard "Classification and Evaluation of the Quality of Tourism Toilets". The promotion of mobile toilets focuses on modular design (which can be quickly disassembled, assembled, and relocated) and solar power supply systems (which reduce operating costs), making them suitable for seasonal scenic areas with fluctuating tourist volumes.
This case reflects the dual orientation of ecological protection priority and technology-empowered experience in the construction of tourism infrastructure, providing a replicable paradigm for the construction of public service facilities in high-altitude grassland scenic areas.
