Pishan Grand Mosque
Introduction: Located in the northwest corner of Pishan County, Hotan Prefecture, Xinjiang, the Pishan Grand Mosque is the largest mosque within the county. It spans 67 meters in length and 57 meters in width, covering an area of 3,819 square meters with a built-up area of 1,216 square meters. Constructed in 1839 (Islamic year 1237), the mosque has a history of 154 years. After several rounds of renovation, expansion, and decoration, it now consists of three parts: the prayer hall, as well as the inner and outer courtyards. Both splendid and exuding a distinctive ethnic architectural style, it is one of the most renowned grand mosques in Hotan, Xinjiang, and is also a county-level cultural heritage site.
Xinjiang, Hotan
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