Daweihe Mosque

Daweihe Mosque

Daweihe Mosque is a cultural tourism attraction.

Daweihe Mosque

Daweihe Mosque Daweihe Mosque was originally built during the Yongle era (1403) of the Ming Dynasty and was later renovated during the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty. Through generations of restoration, especially after a major recent overhaul, the ancient mosque has become even more majestic and splendid. The central hall features six towering pillars with upturned eaves on all sides forming ridge towers. The beams at the tips of the ridges are adorned with decorative carvings such as dragon heads and other animal motifs, featuring intricate patterns that are colorful and exquisitely detailed, largely preserving the architectural style of the Qianlong period.

According to inscriptions in the mosque, Emperor Qianlong’s favored Uyghur concubine, named Xiang (legend says she emitted a natural fragrance without using perfume), was bestowed the palace title “Concubine Rong” and was commonly referred to as “Fragrant Concubine.” When she accompanied Emperor Qianlong on his tours, she assigned a Hui ethnic eunuch surnamed Cao to personally supervise the construction of this mosque. Emperor Qianlong himself inscribed the phrase “Upright and Honorable” (“正大光明”), which was then crafted into a blue-background, gold-lettered plaque and hung above the main gate of the hall. Later, Eunuch Cao settled in Weihe and was buried in the village after his death; to this day, the mosque preserves his tombstone.

Exact location: North of Daweihe Village, Wen’an County, Langfang City, Hebei Province

Transportation: Take a special long-distance bus from the county town to Weihe Village.