Niujie Mosque
Beijing's largest mosque, founded in 996 (2nd year of the Zhidao reign, Northern Song): Chinese-style timber architecture paired with Arabic-style decorative motifs; the Shaikh Tombs (graves of Song-dynasty sages) and steles of successive dynasties preserve the history of Islam's spread in China; the Moon-Watching Tower (Wangyue Lou) has a unique form.
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- Varies with prayer times
- Ticket
- Free (non-Muslims limited to exterior areas)
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
Beijing's largest mosque, founded in 996 (2nd year of the Zhidao reign, Northern Song): Chinese-style timber architecture paired with Arabic-style decorative motifs; the Shaikh Tombs (graves of Song-dynasty sages) and steles of successive dynasties preserve the history of Islam's spread in China; the Moon-Watching Tower (Wangyue Lou) has a unique form. Located in Niujie, a Hui Muslim neighborhood, non-Muslims may visit the exterior areas outside prayer times (please observe etiquette and dress code); outside the mosque, Niujie Snack Street — with Jubao Yuan mutton hotpot, Bai Ji rice cakes, Hong Ji snacks and more — is Beijing's top street for halal food; the mosque and the food street together make a one-stop experience.
Getting there: Metro Line 7, Guang'anmennei Station
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