Changying Mosque

Changying Mosque

Changying Mosque is a cultural tourism attraction.

Destination Introduction

Changying Mosque is the largest mosque in the suburbs of Beijing and one of the only seven ancient mosques remaining in Chaoyang District. It was built during the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty.

It is located in Changying Hui Ethnic Township, north of Guanzhuang on Chaoyang Road in Chaoyang District. The mosque was first built in the Ming Dynasty as a two-courtyard complex, featuring a water hall and lecture hall in the front courtyard, and a main prayer hall along with side halls in the rear courtyard. The buildings within the mosque are well-preserved, making it the largest mosque in the suburban areas of Beijing. Since 1986, the Hui community has continuously raised funds for its renovation and expansion. It has been designated by the People’s Government of Chaoyang District as“Chaoyang District Cultural Relics Protection Unit of Beijing”Current Imam: Qin Yuwen  Current Mosque Board Director: Xiao Baoheng The mosque was originally named Changying Prayer Hall and was first built during the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty. It was once destroyed during the Qing Dynasty but was restored between the first and third years of the Jiaqing reign (1796–1798 AD). After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the ancient mosque remained largely intact.

Changying Mosque is a two-courtyard complex, featuring an ornamental gate, covered walkways, and lush, well-kept greenery. The main prayer hall is eight bays deep and five bays wide, capable of accommodating two to three hundred Muslims for worship. In recent years, a women’s prayer hall has been added, dedicated to female worshippers.

Address: Changying Ethnic New Village, Changying Area, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Transportation Information: Take bus 306 or 364 to Changying Station, or take bus 312 to Shuangqiao Station and walk north along Changying Road.

Phone: 010-65484914