Niujie Subdistrict, People's Republic of China

Niujie Mosque

Niujie Subdistrict, People's Republic of China

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The Niujie Mosque in Beijing's Xicheng District is the oldest mosque in the city, with origins dating to 996 CE during the Liao dynasty, though it was destroyed during the Mongol conquest and rebuilt in the fifteenth century before undergoing major reconstruction and enlargement in the seventeenth century under the Kangxi Emperor of the Qing dynasty. Covering approximately 10,000 square metres, the timber structure exemplifies a distinctive synthesis of Islamic and Han Chinese architectural traditions—its exterior displays traditional Chinese design while the interior features Islamic calligraphy interwoven with Chinese ornamentation. The main prayer hall spans 600 square metres and accommodates over 1,000 worshippers, serving as the spiritual centre for the nearly 10,000 Muslims in the surrounding Niujie area, Beijing's largest Muslim community. The mosque houses significant cultural relics, including an imperial decree tablet from 1694, and is designated a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level.

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Built: 1442
Type: mosque
Heritage: Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level
Place: Niujie Subdistrict, People's Republic of China

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