Cangzhou Mosque

Cangzhou Mosque

Cangzhou Mosque is a cultural tourism attraction.

The mosque is located in the southern part of Cangzhou city, on the west bank of the canal. Originally built in the second year of the Yongle era of the Ming Dynasty (1404), it has undergone multiple renovations and expansions over the years. The current mosque is a complex of Ming and Qing dynasty architecture. Along the central axis, the mosque gate, moon-viewing tower, screen door, and main prayer hall are arranged in sequence. On both sides are side halls, along with a separate women’s mosque. The moon-viewing tower is a unique structure in Islamic architecture, featuring surrounding corridors and a dense, multi-eaved spire. The main prayer hall is the principal building of the mosque, formed by three connected halls, stretching 55 meters from east to west and 29 meters from north to south. The front hall features a single-eave hip-and-gable roof style, while the rear hall has an eight-treasure spire roof, giving it a distinctive and majestic appearance. In front of the hall, there was originally a golden plaque inscribed with the words "Upright and Enlightened" personally written by Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty, as well as inscriptions by Ji Xiaolan, Zhang Zhidong, and others. During the Cultural Revolution, the mosque suffered severe damage. Since 1978, it has undergone comprehensive restoration funded by the state. It is now a provincial-level key cultural relics protection unit.

Address: Located in the southern part of Cangzhou city, on the west bank of the canal