Phoenix Mosque

Hangzhou, People's Republic of China

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

Strollie cannot guarantee access — always check before you travel.

The Phoenix Mosque in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, is one of the four great mosques of China and among its earliest, with origins tracing to the Tang or Song dynasty. The structure blends traditional Chinese architectural forms with Islamic features, notably in its prayer hall, which was constructed in 1281 during Kublai Khan's reign following financial support from the Persian settler Ala al-Din for repairs during the Yuan dynasty. The mosque experienced significant modifications over centuries: it was destroyed near the end of the Song dynasty, underwent complete maintenance in 1953, and lost its minaret in 1928 during road construction. Today it stands as a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level, representing a rare fusion of architectural traditions from its period of construction.

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Chinese architecture

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

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