Niujie Mosque

Niujie Mosque

Niujie Mosque is a national AA-level tourist attraction and a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level.

Niujie Mosque is located on Niujie Street in Guang'anmennei, Beijing. It is the largest and oldest mosque in the city.

Niujie Mosque was first built in the 14th year of the Tonghe era during the Liao Dynasty (996 AD), and underwent two major renovations during the 7th year of the Zhengtong era in the Ming Dynasty (1442 AD) and the 35th year of the Kangxi era in the Qing Dynasty (1696 AD). The main structures of the mosque include the prayer hall, the minaret tower, the moon-viewing tower, and the stele pavilion. The prayer hall consists of three interconnected hip-and-gable roofs and a hexagonal pyramid-shaped pavilion, flanked by side wings, making the space expansive. The interior walls of the hall are adorned with intricate carvings of Arabic calligraphy and floral patterns, while the beams and ceilings feature vibrant painted designs, giving the space an ornate and magnificent appearance. In front of the prayer hall stands the minaret tower, a square building with a double-eaved hip roof. This tower is used to announce prayer times before worship, hence it is also called the minaret or call-to-prayer tower. Its predecessor was the Scripture Pavilion built during the Song and Yuan dynasties. The moon-viewing tower has a hexagonal floor plan, a double-eaved spire roof, and decorative elements that reflect a strong Islamic architectural style. The mosque also houses two Arabic stone steles and a 900-kilogram bronze incense burner, all dating back to the Ming and Qing dynasties. Today, Niujie Mosque serves as the headquarters of the China Islamic Association. (National Cultural Heritage Administration)

Address: No. 18, Niujie Middle Road, Xicheng District, Beijing (near Guang'anmennei)

Recommended visiting time: 1–2 hours

Phone: 010-63532564

Opening Hours:

Open all day

Ticket Information:

Door price: 5.0 RMB

Further Reading:

· Third Batch of Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level