Xi'an West Mosque

Xi'an West Mosque

Xi'an West Mosque is a cultural tourism attraction.

Xi'an West Mosque

Xi'an West Mosque was originally built during the Ming Dynasty and renovated in the fourth year of the Daoguang reign of the Qing Dynasty. It originally had 28 rooms, covering an area of over 1,000 square meters, along with eight stone steles and 21 wooden plaques. It was destroyed by fire during wartime in the late Ming Dynasty. The mosque underwent renovations again in the second year (1736) and the fourth year (1825) of the Daoguang reign. After years of vicissitudes, the current site includes a prayer hall, a moon-viewing tower, and nine winding bays—architectural features unique to Islamic religious buildings used by imams to observe the moon, recite scripture, and announce fasting periods. The entire complex is richly adorned with carved dragons and painted beams, and its octagonal structures showcase exquisite craftsmanship. The prayer hall, moon-viewing tower, and winding bays are combined using a linked roof structure, forming a closely connected unit that conveys a sense of openness and solemnity. It is currently managed by the Dengzhou Islamic Association.