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| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
 Mongolia | 132 (2010 census) |
| Languages | |
| Uyghur andOirat | |
| Religion | |
| Muslim | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Uyghurs | |
TheChantuu people (Mongolian:Чантуу,ᠴᠢᠩᠲᠤᠤ ), are a group ofUyghurs residing inHovd province,Mongolia. Unlike theKhotons, the Chantuu arrived in Mongolia later, alongside theKazakhs during their migrations to the region. This distinction underscores the Chantuu's closer historical and cultural ties to Uyghurs. Their name derives from the termChantou (Chinese:纏頭), historically used to describe certainTurkic peoples in Central Asia.[1]
The Chantuu people predominantly practiceIslam, aligning with their Uyghur heritage and cultural traditions. While small in number, with 132 individuals recorded in the 2010 Mongolian census, they have maintained their distinct cultural and religious identity. Unlike theKhotons, who adoptedBuddhist andTengrist practices, the Chantuu have preserved their Islamic traditions.
{{cite web}}:Missing or empty|title= (help)Mongolian Nomad Family (2023-11-07).ЧАНТУУ ГЭЖ ЯМАР ХҮМҮҮС БАЙДАГ ВЭ?| Монголын Уйгар хүмүүс [WHAT ARE THE PEOPLE CALLED CHANTUU? | The Uyghur People of Mongolia] (in Mongolian). Retrieved2025-10-11 – via YouTube.
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