Nanying Mosque

Nanying Mosque

Nanying Mosque is a cultural tourism attraction.

Nanying Mosque is a cultural tourism attraction. It is located in Nanying Village, Langfang Economic and Technological Development Zone, at the first exit of the Beijing-Tianjin Expressway on the eastern side of Beijing. The mosque features blue bricks, yellow tiles, and a green roof, surrounded by lush pines and cypresses, with ancient locust trees swaying in the wind. Its main prayer hall boasts uniquely shaped and elegantly simple four-cornered eaves, exuding an ancient and majestic style. The interior is resplendent, adorned with carved beams and painted pillars. Deep inside the hall, on the archway ceiling, decorations include ancient golden Arabic calligraphy of the Quran in bas-relief, lending an especially solemn and dignified atmosphere.

According to historical records, Nanying Mosque was first built in the 22nd year of the reign of the Ming Emperor Chengzu (1424 AD). Two Hui Muslim brothers surnamed Qian and Ma, who were sworn siblings, migrated here from Zhuxian Town in Henan and pooled money to construct the mosque. In early June 1900, during the invasion of China by the Eight-Nation Alliance, as they advanced from Tianjin toward Beijing, they reached the area around Nanying, more than a hundred li east of Beijing. Nearby villages were on the verge of being ravaged when Imam Wang Hongdu led many Muslims in a fight against the invaders. Seeing the large and determined Muslim crowd, the invaders retreated in disarray. To express their gratitude, the villagers around Nanying presented a plaque inscribed with the four characters “Lian Hui Tong Fang” (廉惠同方), meaning “Integrity and Kindness Shared Among All,” which was hung at the entrance of the main hall of the mosque. This plaque commemorates an epic tale of different ethnic groups uniting to resist foreign aggression.

Exact location: Nanying Village, Langfang Economic and Technological Development Zone

Transportation: Take a bus to Nanying Village within the urban area to reach the site.