The functional orientation and structural model of rural areas in ethnic regions determine the foundation and success of rural modernization.The development of urban-rural integration should deeply understand the functional essence of rural areas in ethnic regions,learn lessons from the impact and dam-age on rural areas under the efficiency-driven model,fully recognize the significance of functional comple-mentarity of urban-rural integration for high-quality development in ethnic regions,and actively grasp the spatial reconfiguration trend of equal integration and integration development of urban-rural areas.In the context of rapid modernization,it faces the problems of dysfunctional urban-rural functions,unbalanced spatial layout,and failed collaborative governance in ethnic regions.Based on the value of spatial justice,we will reshape the urban-rural spatial relations in ethnic regions with two-way enabling power,highlight their respective values,promote functional complementarity,and build a spatial structure for the integra-tion of urban and rural development through inclusive sharing,reasonable and effective spatial planning,and good governance of space.