The Kazakh culture differs in several ways from the Mongol culture. Traditionally the Mongolian Kazakhs are Sunni Muslims whereas the rest of the population are associated with Tibetan Buddhism. In daily life, Islam actually only plays a minor part. Many miracles have been happening in Mongolia.

Dongxiang means “eastern villages” hinting that the Dongxiang came from further west of China. There are possibly 200 Christians among the Dongxiang. The Dongxiang's "three treasures", apricots, melons and other fruits, enjoy good reputation throughout China.