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Tianjin Great Mosque

Introducing Tianjin Great Mosque (from China Culture)
The Tianjin Great Mosque is one of the famous mosques in China. It is located at Hongqiao District of Tianjin City. There are different opinions on the year when it was established. Generally, people believe that it was established at the beginning of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). In the following hundreds of years, it was rebuilt and expanded several times, and finally formed its current scale.

Tianjin Great Mosque Fast Facts
• Chinese Name: Tian Jin Qing Zhen Si 天津清真寺
• Best Time to Visit: April to October
• Recommended Visiting Hours: 1-2 hours
• Things to Do: Photography, Architecture, Muslim Culture
• Opening Hours: 08:00-17:00
• Entrance Fee: CNY 8
• Address: No. 23 Dafeng Road, Hongqiao District, Tianjin

What to expect at Tianjin Great Mosque
The mosque covers an area of 5,000 square meters, and has a construction area of 2,200 square meters. The main buildings include the entrance wall, the gate tower, the worship hall, the sermon hall, the bathroom, etc. The worship hall is composed of the main hall and the rear hall, etc. On the top of the rear hall there are five booth-like pavilions. Around the worship hall there is the ambulatory. Brick carvings of flower patterns are embedded into both the main ridge and drooping ridge, and tablets and couplets written in Chinese and Arabic letters are hung in the main hall. Among these tablets and couplets, those in Chinese were mainly created in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and are of high value. Besides, many precious cultural relics are preserved in the mosque, including two mini versions of the Alcoran. Brick carvings that describe some famous scenic spots in Tianjin City are preserved in the gate tower.

How to get to Tianjin Great Mosque
• Take Metro Line 1 to Xibeijiao Station.
• Take bus 52, 461, 469, 469, 588, 631, 852 or 861 and get off at Xianchunyuan Station.
• Take bus 10, 161, 688, 829, 904 or 910 and get off at Xiaohuoxiang Station.
• Rent a car/bus from GGC to enjoy a hassle free private transfer from hotels in Tianjin to Tianjin Great Mosque.

Additional travel advice on Tianjin Great Mosque
• Please respect the Muslim traditions and customs in the Mosque.
• Please dress appropriately. Men and women should wear clothes with long sleeves and long pants. Don’t wear shorts.

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