Dongguan Grand Mosque

Xining Dongguan Grand Mosque is a famous building in Xining Ancient City, located on the south side of Dongguan Street in Xining. The Grand Mosque has been destroyed many times in history, but has been rebuilt repeatedly. The mosque is magnificent, facing west and east, with the architectural features of Chinese classical architecture and national style, with carved beams and colorful eaves, magnificent and magnificent. The hall is spacious, tall and bright, and can accommodate more than 3,000 Muslims for worship at the same time. The hall and the entire mosque are simple and elegant, solemn and dignified, and full of strong Islamic characteristics. It is a provincial cultural relic protection unit.

Dongguan Grand Mosque is the center of religious activities for more than 100,000 Muslims in Xining City. It is the largest and has a long history in Qinghai Province. It is known as one of the four major mosques in Northwest China, along with the famous Xi'an Huajue Temple, Lanzhou Qiaomen Temple, and Xinjiang Kashgar Id Kah Mosque.

The architectural style is also a typical Chinese palace-style building. It is located in the downtown area on the south side of the prosperous Dongguan Street in Xining City. There is a constant stream of people coming and going every day. Pedestrians are all attracted by the unique style, magnificent momentum and solemn atmosphere of this Islamic architectural art.

Admission: Free; Recommended viewing time: 40 minutes.

Dongguan Grand Mosque is the most famous mosque in Xining. We walked to it from Mojia Street in about ten minutes. No tickets are required here, you can go in directly, but you need to pay attention to the religious customs here and keep quiet. There will be special people in the mosque responsible for visiting and explaining the history and some doctrines of Islam. It is recommended to listen to them, which is much better than wandering around aimlessly.

The architectural style here always reminds me of Florence, probably because of the "big domes" and the large number of geometric patterns that make up the buildings, which exude a strong Islamic style. It happened to be a gathering time, so I watched a wave of Islamic rituals and asked the Muslims next to me for advice. I found out that they also have Abraham and Jesus. In other words, Islam is the Old Testament era of the Bible. Before Jesus, it is the same as Christianity~

Looking at this minaret, I always think of how magnificent this holy place must have been decades ago when there were no tall buildings around. Decades have passed, and people's lives have changed dramatically, but they still have a pious faith in their hearts. Every time they gather, they will gather in such a mosque that is no taller than the surrounding tall buildings, and continue to pray for thousands of years. Thinking of this, a feeling of reverence arises spontaneously.

Dongguan Grand Mosque occupies a small area and has a simple architectural layout. It is a place of worship for Muslims and a school where imams teach the Koran. There are two main places to visit. One is the exterior wall, which is built completely in the Arabic architectural style; the other is the chapel, which is obviously in the style of a Buddhist temple. Just looking at this building, you would think you are in a Buddhist temple. It not only reflects the architectural style of a Buddhist temple, but also has auspicious items such as a vase and a Dharma wheel given by the Panchen Lama on its roof.

Dongguan Grand Mosque was built in the Ming Dynasty, more than 600 years ago. It is the largest and has a long history in Qinghai Province. It is known as one of the four major mosques in Northwest China, along with the famous Xi'an Huajue Temple, Lanzhou Qiaomen Temple, and Xinjiang Kashgar Id Kah Mosque.

Dongguan Grand Mosque is magnificently built, facing east and sitting west, solemn and majestic, with carved beams and colorful eaves, magnificent and splendid. It has been destroyed many times in history and has been rebuilt repeatedly. Today, this mosque is not only a holy place of worship for Islam, but also a famous tourist attraction in Xining City.

In a corner of the temple, there is a "Xining Dongguan Hui Nationality Folk Culture Museum". The gatehouse is decorated in a simple, elegant and ethnic style. The museum is not large and introduces the local customs of the Hui nationality with photos, texts and physical exhibits. There are free explanations.

Dongguan Mosque is one of the most magnificent mosques I have ever seen. It is also the first time I have seen Muslims praying devoutly on such a large scale. Dongguan Mosque is one of the most famous mosques in Northwest China. It is a must-visit place for tourists visiting Qinghai to learn about Islamic culture.

The Dongguan Mosque is so beautiful at night with its shining lights. I arrived in Xining by plane at 17:00 in the afternoon on the first day. The Dongguan Mosque I visited that night was so beautiful and spectacular. I was deeply attracted by the building in front of me and shocked from the bottom of my heart.

★〓Cultural Carrier

Dongguan Grand Mosque was first built during the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty. It is one of the five main mosques of Islam in China and one of the four largest mosques in Northwest China.



★〓History

►In the Ming Dynasty, during the Hongwu reign, General Mu Ying petitioned the imperial court to expand and renovate the Dongguan Grand Mosque. Emperor Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang ordered it to be built and personally inscribed the "Hundred-Character Praise"

►During the Tongzhi Period of the Qing Dynasty, it was demolished by the Qing army and later restored

►During the Qing Dynasty, during the reign of Emperor Guangxu, it was burned down by the Qing army again

►1914, Reconstruction

►In 1946, it was expanded and officially named "Xining Dongguan Grand Mosque"

Dongguan Grand Mosque was built during the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty around 1380 AD. It is the largest and has the longest history in Qinghai Province. It is known as one of the four major mosques in Northwest China, along with the famous Xi'an Huajue Temple, Lanzhou Qiaomenjie Mosque, and Xinjiang Kashgar Id Kah Mosque.

Dongguan Grand Mosque is a relatively large mosque in Xining city. You can go in and take a look. The scenery is still very beautiful. But the main hall is still under construction. There are also many delicious foods around.

Dongguan Grand Mosque is the largest and best-preserved ancient building in Xining City. It is the largest Islamic temple in Qinghai Province and one of the four largest mosques in Northwest China.

This is my second visit to Xining. I just remembered that there is a Grand Mosque in Xining. Xining is also a Hui ethnic group gathering area. The status of its Grand Mosque is not inferior to that of the Ta'er Temple. Xining Dongguan Grand Mosque is one of the four famous mosques in Northwest China. It is also known as the four famous mosques in Northwest China, along with the famous Xi'an Huajue Temple, Lanzhou Qiaomen Temple, and Xinjiang Kashgar Id Kah Mosque. The Qinghai Aheng Islamic Seminary is established in the Dongguan Grand Mosque. It ranks fifth in the Islamic world in terms of the number of believers. The Dongguan Grand Mosque is listed by the China Islamic Association as the mosque with the largest number of worshippers in the country.

Dongguan Grand Mosque is a famous building in Xining Ancient City, located on the south side of Dongguan Street in Xining. The temple covers an area of 11,940 square meters, the main hall covers an area of 1,102 square meters, and the north and south buildings each cover an area of 363 square meters.

The Dongguan Grand Mosque has been destroyed and rebuilt many times in history. The existing building was rebuilt in 1913, renovated and expanded in 1946, and renovated again in 1979. It is one of the largest mosques in Northwest my country. The mosque is majestically built, facing west and east, with architectural features of Chinese classical architecture and national style, with carved beams and colorful eaves, and magnificent gold and jade. The hall is spacious, tall and bright, and can accommodate more than 3,000 Muslims for worship at the same time; the hall and the entire mosque are simple and elegant, solemn and dignified, with a strong Islamic style, and it is a provincial cultural relic protection unit.

Located in Xining City, Qinghai Province, Dongguan Grand Mosque is a famous ancient building in the area. The mosque covers an area of 12,000 square meters. It was built in the 12th year of Hongwu (1380) during the reign of Emperor Taizu of the Ming Dynasty, and has a history of more than 600 years. After several repairs and expansions over the dynasties, it is now one of the largest mosques in Northwest my country, and can accommodate 20,000 people for worship.

This mosque was first built during the Chenghua period of the Ming Dynasty (1465-1487). The existing buildings were rebuilt in later generations. It is one of the four major mosques in Northwest my country. The main gate of the mosque is an Islamic building with polygonal attics dozens of meters high on both sides. In the middle of the building, there are several golden words "Xining Dongguan Mosque". Across the hall is a Chinese classical style archway, which also has the words "Xining Dongguan Mosque". There is an empty courtyard at the back, and the rooms on both sides of the courtyard are for believers to live and recite scriptures. The Chinese palace-style building in the deepest part is a place for Muslims to worship. The temple is simple and quiet, in sharp contrast to the noisy downtown outside.

One of the four largest mosques in Northwest China. It is located in the urban area of Xining, with convenient transportation. It does not look very large. From the inside to the outside (that is, from the old building to the new expansion), the buildings are roughly in three styles: ancient, Western, and modern. It is worth seeing. There are free guides at regular intervals, which is helpful for tourists to understand Islamic culture. Friday is the Islamic day of worship, and there will be more believers in the mosque for worship. It is recommended that tourists avoid Fridays as much as possible to avoid mutual interference.

Dongguan Grand Mosque is a famous building in Xining Ancient City, located on the south side of Dongguan Street in Xining. The mosque covers an area of 11,940 square meters, with the main hall covering an area of 1,102 square meters, and the north and south buildings covering 363 square meters each. The mosque is magnificently built, facing west and east, with the architectural features of Chinese classical architecture and ethnic style, with carved beams and colorful eaves, and magnificent gold and jade. The main hall is spacious, tall and bright, and can accommodate more than 3,000 Muslims for worship at the same time. The hall and the entire mosque are simple and elegant, solemn and dignified, and full of strong Islamic characteristics. It is one of the four major mosques in Northwest my country.

The Grand Mosque is very beautiful inside. It has different views. You can sit inside and read books, learn different characters and languages. It is also very large inside. You can play inside and enjoy the life there. There are also different foods to taste. The taste is very good, and the service is also very good. It is worth visiting. The Grand Mosque is located next to Dongguan Street, Dongcheng District, Xining City. It is a courtyard composed of several buildings. It takes about an hour to visit the entire temple. The current building here was built in 1913. Just standing outside the temple, you can see a magnificent Islamic-style round arched building. This is the gatehouse of the mosque. There are two minarets on both sides, which are also typical Islamic buildings. Walking into the interior are several Han-style palaces. There are also Tibetan Buddhist-style roofs on the top of the palace, which are very unique. After entering, you can visit various buildings. Tourists are not allowed to enter the prayer hall, but they can watch and take pictures from the door.

In addition, after nightfall, green lights will be lit outside the mosque. The entire mosque is beautiful and magical, and it is great for watching and taking pictures outside the mosque.



Witness Service

Dongguan Grand Mosque, one of the four famous mosques in Northwest China, used to be in Islamic style, but now it has been changed to Chinese style.

The mosque is undergoing overall maintenance. The mosque is not large and you can walk around it in just a few minutes.

It is a landmark building in Xining City, and the market next to it is also good.

Due to the epidemic, all mosques are closed to the public, so I just took a photo in front of the gate of Guandong Grand Mosque and left!

The Dongguan Grand Mosque in Xining, Qinghai, is unprecedented in scale.

Unfortunately, it was closed due to the epidemic and I was unable to visit.

I went there today and only saw the main gate and a small cultural center, which was under renovation.

The place is not big, you can walk around in ten minutes, it has Islamic style, and it's free

It is a must-visit place for tourists in Xining. There are many visitors during the peak tourist season, so it is recommended to visit during off-peak hours. The transportation nearby is very convenient.

Just strolling around. Watching the great unity of the nation. It's great.

Different beliefs, but common ideals, all for a better life. The clean and tidy environment and the solemn chapel make people calm.

Great great great great great great great great great great great great

This is an Islamic church with a very Western style.

Although Xining has a strong Islamic flavor, it is easier for people to accept it. Starting from the train station and heading towards the famous Dongguan Grand Mosque, you will also pass by the Yudaiqiao Mosque on the way. The towering prayer tower has a unique flavor. Locals do not regard these mosques as places of interest, but as part of their lives. Behind the Dongguan Grand Mosque is a food street in the Islamic world, such as beef, mutton, and sweet mash, all with their own flavors.

Dongguan Grand Mosque, Friday 8:00-10:00, 14:00-20:00 is the prayer time, non-Muslims are not allowed to enter. The day we went was just Friday. Except for the inner part, many places outside can still be visited. Generally, you can go or not.

It is said to be the largest and best-preserved ancient building in Xining City and the largest Islamic temple in Qinghai Province. The hall and the entire mosque are simple and elegant, solemn and majestic, and full of strong Islamic characteristics.

I didn't come here when I was a child. Compared with the mosque in Lanzhou, non-religious people are not allowed to enter! It is not open to outsiders. The small streets behind the mosque are all Muslim shops, similar to the feeling of a vegetable market.

This spectacular and solemn Islamic building is the Dongguan Mosque, where hundreds of thousands of Muslims in Xining conduct religious activities. Photography is not allowed inside and the main halls cannot be entered. You can only visit the courtyard, the information center, etc. There are also some simple Hui costumes for tourists to try on.

First of all, I am not a Muslim. Personally, I feel that Dongguan Mosque is a place worth visiting, especially on Fridays. On Fridays, Muslims from all directions gather on the streets nearby to start praying, which is a spectacular scene.

Learn about the customs and habits of the Hui people and a lot of Islamic knowledge!

The rich Islamic style, exquisiteness, grandeur and faith are perfectly integrated here.

There is a service on Fridays. Although you may not understand what they are saying, the melodious chanting can calm one’s mind. It is best to avoid visiting on Fridays.

Very grand, very spectacular, the building is very beautiful!

Beautiful and grand. Unfortunately, you can only stay in the square and cannot go in to see it.

When we arrived here at 8 o'clock, the believers had already finished their worship and left, and the temple was completely quiet.

The old building complex includes palace-style prayer halls, classical north and south wing buildings, European-style five-door buildings, and a hexagonal minaret that combines Chinese and Western styles.

A tourist attraction in the city, with convenient transportation and free explanations. National integration is very important.

It is indeed magnificent, but you are not allowed to enter, so you can only take a quick look from the outside.

Due to time constraints, we could only see the night view, which was majestic and beautiful!

Compared with Lanzhou, Xining is a richer city. Its richness lies in the diversity and integration of ethnic groups. The ubiquitous mosques are a good proof of this.



Dongguan Grand Mosque is the largest mosque in Qinghai Province and one of the four largest mosques in Northwest China.

Recommended visit time: 30 minutes

Ticket information: Free



Some of my companions are Buddhists and don’t go to the mosque, so they sent me alone to take two check-in photos.

Some travel notes mentioned that you cannot wear revealing clothes when entering the mosque, and women need to wear headscarves to enter. In fact, I went in smoothly without a headscarf, and no one stopped me. But I did not enter the main hall in the middle of the temple, maybe you need to wear a headscarf to enter the main hall.



There are free tours in the mosque, where you can learn about the history of the mosque, its architectural features, and some religious customs of Muslims.

In the square in front of the main Buddhist temple, we encountered an activity for explaining things to groups of tourists. A group of Han Chinese aunties and uncles followed the guide and loudly chanted the words used by Muslims when they prayed... emmmmm... How should I put it? It felt a bit strange. After all, the group of people who kowtowed and prayed for blessings from the gods and Buddhas when visiting Buddhist temples seemed to be Han Chinese of the same age as the aunties and uncles... This behavior was somewhat inexplicably contradictory and weird...



If you have religious beliefs, don't visit casually.

The Grand Mosque is a famous building in the ancient city of Xining, located on the south side of Dongguan Street in Xining. The mosque covers an area of 11,940 square meters, the main hall covers an area of 1,102 square meters, and the north and south buildings each cover an area of 363 square meters. The Grand Mosque has been destroyed many times in history and has been continuously rebuilt. The existing building was rebuilt in 1913, rebuilt and expanded in 1946, and rebuilt again in 1979. It is one of the largest mosques in Northwest my country. The mosque is magnificently built, sitting west and facing east. It has the architectural features of Chinese classical architecture and national style, with carved beams and colorful eaves, and magnificent gold and jade. The hall is spacious, tall and bright, and can accommodate more than 3,000 Muslims for worship at the same time. The hall and the entire mosque are simple and elegant, solemn and solemn, and full of strong Islamic characteristics. It is a provincial cultural relic protection unit.

Free to visit, Chinese-style mosque. It was prayer time when I visited. The square in the mosque was full of "white caps", people of all ages. Tourists were quietly waiting for the prayer to end at the entrance. After the prayer, I briefly visited the square and the main hall. The main hall is not allowed to be visited. It is difficult to park nearby, you can find a paid parking lot. The parking fee in Xining is not high, 5 yuan/2 hours, and there is a discount for WeChat payment. It is very cost-effective, better than parking randomly and getting a ticket.

After entering, there is another door. I walked around and saw a small Hui "museum" inside, where I learned about some of the customs of the Hui people.

We visited the nearby Dongguan Grand Mosque, a national protected unit that combines Chinese and Western elements. The outermost Arab-style building shell was added in recent years. It happened to be the time for Muslims to pray (one of the five commandments in the Koran, Muslims must pray five times a day). The Hui people took off their shoes and went into the main hall to pray. The small square that was crowded at the beginning suddenly became much emptier, just right for tourists to pose. Some tourists were very curious and stretched their necks on the steps outside the temple to take pictures of the praying people. There is a Hui Culture Exhibition Hall on the side. If you come by chance, there will be someone to give an explanation. However, now the people who give the explanations go into the main hall with the imam to pray. The exhibition hall is not big, and the exhibits are very detailed. You can visit it by yourself. The only thing missing is the explanation of Islamic culture. I mentioned it a little when I watched "Jerusalem for Three Thousand Years" before. I was looking forward to hearing the explanation of the top students who practice here.

Islamic mosques are free to visit. Sometimes you can meet local believers praying and there will be explanations of the Loulan scriptures.

Dongguan Grand Mosque is very friendly to women. You can visit freely. Just pay attention to your appearance and clothing. Don't wear too cool. Wrap yourself in a scarf and you will have an exotic look.

The vermilion pillars, the goose yellow gate, and the small white hats blend into one, creating a pleasing sight.

The sound of chanting scriptures can be heard from the quiet square, and no matter how noisy the tourists are, they will involuntarily fall silent here.

In the urban life of the Hui people, when you enter a mosque, you will see tour guides in white clothes and white hats patiently explaining the customs, doctrines and rules of Islam to tourists from all over the world.

The swallows flying inside are like messengers of Allah.

As we all know, there are many Hui people in Xining, so the mosque is a must-see attraction. There are full-time Muslim guides in this mosque who introduce relevant knowledge of Islam to tourists for free. When visiting, you must pay attention to abide by Muslim rules.

Dongguan Mosque is unique. The prayer hall is an ancient Chinese palace-style building with a vase donated by Labrang Monastery on the top. The wing buildings on the north and south sides are hip-and-gable style. The scripture barrels on the top of the two pavilions in front of the hall were donated by Ta'er Monastery. The five arches in the middle are Chinese-style built during the Republic of China period, and right in front is a Byzantine-style onion dome building. It is a fusion of multiple styles, elegant and generous, and can be said to be inclusive and accommodating.

Every day, staff members give free explanations about the history, style, and teachings of Islam of the Grand Mosque, which is very informative.

It is said that there will be a lot of people on Friday, the main day of the festival.

Religious temple, I don't quite understand the Islamic rules, but the architecture is very beautiful, and it is also a special attraction in Xining City

It's not as grand as I imagined. It covers a small area and there's not much to see. But the management is very good. You are not allowed to wear revealing clothes to visit. The temple lends you long clothes for free.

As the highest institution for Islamic studies, in addition to appreciating the artistic features of the ancient buildings, the imams in the mosque will also explain to tourists the relationship between Islam, Muslims, and the Hui people, as well as their customs, such as why they do not eat pork and funeral customs.

It's free, but girls' lower body clothing must be above the knees. Otherwise, they are not allowed to enter. Muslim robes are provided for women for free on one side of the door.

The Great Mosque is one of the most important mosques of Islam in northwest China. It was built in the Song Dynasty and its architectural style is very special.

There were few people in the mosque that day. The imam in white clothes and a white hat patiently explained the customs, doctrines and rules of Islam to tourists from all over the world. I was fascinated by what he said, and the grand scene of hundreds of thousands of Muslims praying and the pious appearance of the believers kept appearing in my mind.

A popular place for Internet celebrities to check in, with many tourists. You can't go inside, you can only visit the square inside. There is an exhibition hall next to it, and a specialty store. Outside is the Muslim Street, with specialty products, mountain products and snacks.

Dongguan Grand Mosque is the largest mosque in Qinghai Province and is also very famous in the entire northwest region. There are several small shops selling Qinghai specialties on the back street. When chatting with the shop owner, he said that during major festivals, Muslims from all over Xining come to Dongguan Grand Mosque to pray, and the crowds line up outside the mosque. On such days, no vehicles are allowed on the street, all to ensure that people can pray smoothly.

Dongguan Grand Mosque is open to tourists for free, and there are imams who explain Muslim culture for free. When we went there, the imam was wearing a long robe and a small white hat without a brim. He was talking about "Ramadan" to tourists. The wireless speaker worked well, and I could hear it clearly even if I was standing outside the crowd.

On cloudy days, there are some black birds whose names I cannot remember, hovering low over the solemn and majestic Grand Mosque.

TIPS: Ladies are not allowed to wear short skirts and off-shoulder tops when entering the mosque, which is also a kind of respect for Muslim culture.

In early April 2018, when passing through Xining, I had lunch at the "Ma Xuewu Hand-Grabbed Food" restaurant on Shichang Road. After lunch, I visited the Dongguan Grand Mosque. The two are only a hundred meters apart, and the mosque is to the west of the restaurant. The photo was taken in the grand mosque at noon.

Xining Dongguan Grand Mosque is a fusion of Han, Tibetan and Islamic architectural styles. It is large in scale and unique in style. The Muslims in the mosque, whether adults or children, are very pious when they stand up to worship and bow.

Our chartered driver told us that the worst food is in Mojia Street, and the authentic and delicious food is all in Dongguan Grand Mosque. Dongguan Grand Mosque is only a few bus stops away from Mojia Street, and it costs one yuan to take the bus. After entering, we found that the prayer hall was blocked and no one was allowed to enter.

It's worth a visit, free, to learn about the Islamic calendar and customs, etc. There are also delicious foods next to it.

The architecture of the mosque is very beautiful and suitable for taking photos, but if you want to visit inside, you need to buy a 25 yuan ticket. At night, the Dongguan Mosque is decorated with lighting projects, and the beauty becomes more and more intense, which is especially suitable for taking photos.

Tsk tsk tsk, unfortunately it was under maintenance, but it is said that it is still a grand occasion during normal worship.

When you come to Qinghai, you must visit the Grand Mosque to experience the solemn atmosphere of Islam.

Dongguan Grand Mosque is a relatively large mosque in the northwest. There are guides inside who will explain in detail the culture of Islam, the daily life of Muslims, weddings and funerals, etc. It is still worth a visit and it is free. Because it is in the urban area, the supporting facilities are very good.

The temple that best reflects the Islamic teachings in the city.

If you don’t visit the largest mosque in Xining to learn about its religious culture, it would be like going to Beijing without visiting the Forbidden City.

Dongguan Grand Mosque is located on Dongda Street in the center of Xining City. It is listed by the Chinese Islamic Association as the mosque with the largest number of worshippers in the country. During major Islamic festivals, tens of thousands of Muslims gather here, and there are two to three thousand people worshipping every week. Dongguan Grand Mosque is free to visit, and there will be imams in the mosque explaining Islamic culture for free. When we went there, we were fortunate to hear the legendary Internet celebrity's explanation, and his eloquence was so good that it was admirable!

The building is very beautiful. It appears light green during the day. At 21:31, when it is time for the Evening Prayer, music starts playing and many Muslims wearing white hats and robes gather in the hall.