Dongguan Mosque

Introducing Dongguan Mosque (from Qinghai Municipal Commission of Tourism)
The Great Mosque of Dongguan, initially built in the Hongwu period of Ming Dynasty, is one of the four largest mosques in northwestern China. Today, Dongguan Mosque has a history of over 600 years.

Dongguan Mosque Fast Facts
• Chinese Name: Dong Guan Qing Zhen Da Si 东关清真大寺
• Best Time to Visit: April to October
• Recommended Visiting Hours: 1-2 hours
• Things to Do: Photography, Islam, Architecture
• Opening Hours: 08:30-12:00; 03:00-18:00; 15:00-18:00 on Fridays
• Entrance Fee: Free
• Address: No. 34 Dongguan Avenue, Chengdong District, Xining, Qinghai Province

What to expect at Dongguan Mosque

Xining Dongguan Mosque is an Islamic building with towers, walls and halls in one body, vividly reflecting Hui architecture style. With an area of 1,102 square meters it can hold 3,000 people for prayer service. On the top of the main prayer hall, a gold-gilded vase is erected. Tens of thousands of Muslims gather here every day and on major Islamic festivals for prayer and religious services.

Xining Dongguan Mosque is also an institute religious study with high reputation both inside and outside of China. Dongguan Mosque has educated a large number of religious scholars from Qinghai, Gansu, Shaanxi, Henan, Anhui, Hubei, Hunan, Sichuan, Yunnan, Guangdong and Shanghai.

How to get to Dongguan Mosque
• Dongguan Mosque can be reached by bus 1, 2, 5, 10, 14, 17, 22, 23, 25, 26, 33, 62, 81, 83, 101, 102, 1002, 6201 and Sightseeing Bus.
• Rent a car/bus from GGC to enjoy a hassle free private transfer from hotels in Xining to Dongguan Mosque.

Additional travel advice on Dongguan Mosque
• Please respect the religious etiquettes of Islam.
• Please keep quiet during the worship and do not stand in the crowd of in front of the crowed.
• Please do not wear shots or short skirts in the mosque.