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Dongguan Mosque

Introducing Xining Dongguan Mosque, Xining Dongguan Mosque Guide, Xining Dongguan Mosque Travel Guide
Article from Qinghai Municipal Commission of Tourism
 
The Great Mosque of Dongguan, initially built in the Hongwu period of Ming Dynasty, is one of the four largest mosques in northwestern China.
 
Today, Dongguan Mosque has a history of over 600 years. Xining Dongguan Mosque is an Islamic building with towers, walls and halls in one body, vividly reflecting Hui architecture style. With an area of 1,102 square meters it can hold 3,000 people for prayer service. On the top of the main prayer hall, a gold-gilded vase is erected. Tens of thousands of Muslims gather here every day and on major Islamic festivals for prayer and religious services.
 
Xining Dongguan Mosque is also an institute religious study with high reputation both inside and outside of China. Dongguan Mosque has educated a large number of religious scholars from Qinghai, Gansu, Shaanxi, Henan, Anhui, Hubei, Hunan, Sichuan, Yunnan, Guangdong and Shanghai.
 
Quick Facts on Xining Dongguan Mosque 
 
Name: Xining Dongguan Mosque 
Location: Eastern District, Xining
Dates: Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Best Time to Visit: May to September
Recommended Time for a Visit: 2 Hours
Opening Hours: 09:00-17:00
Admission Fee: CNY 50
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