Xian Great Mosque
Xian, China
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- Capacity
- 1,000 worshipers
- Type
- Mosque in Xi'an, China
Visitor information
- Address: 7W7Q+7JF, Huajue Ln, Lianhu District, Xi'An, Shaanxi, China, 710007
People also ask
What is the Grand mosque of Xian?
The Great Mosque of Xi'an is an example of the adaptability of mosque architecture in the context of Chinese culture. The mosque has features that mosque around the world typically have, such as the qibla and mihrab, and it also contains Chinese architectural features and cultural symbols throughout.
Why does Xian have so many Muslims?
The history of the Xi'an Muslim Quarter can be traced back to the Tang dynasty, when Muslim merchants came to and aggregated in Chang'an, today's Xi'an, via the Silk Road. After that, from the Five Dynasties to the Song dynasty, the Muslim population started to reside around Da Xuexi Street and Huajue Great Mosque.
How much does it cost to go to the Great Mosque of Xi an?
Opening Hours: 9 am – 8 pm from March to November; 9 am – 6 pm from December to February. Ticket Prices: CNY 25 (3.5 USD) from March to November; CNY 15 (2 USD) from December to February. Recommended Visiting Time: 30–40 minutes. Reservation: No reservation is needed to visit.
Why was the Great Mosque of Xi'an built?
Emperor Xuanzong decreed around the year 742 CE (as Tangmingsi, 唐明寺 ) that a place of worship for the Muslim community was to be constructed in the city. It has been argued that, around the same time, mosques for the immigrant population in Quanzhou and Guangzhou were being built.