Fayuan Mosque in Beijing
Fayuan Mosque is located on the northeast corner of Deshengmen Gate (North Second Ring Road). Fayuan Mosque was originally constructed in late Ming and early Qing dynasties.The latest renovation of Fayuan Mosque took place in 2003.
English Name: Fayuan Mosque in Beijing
Chinese Name: 北京法源清真寺
Recommended Visiting Time: 1 0r 2 hours
Location: the northeast corner of Deshengmen Gate (North Second Ring Road)
Fayuan Mosque
Beijing Fayuan Mosque (Chinese: 法源清真寺; pinyin: Fǎyuán Qīngzhēnsì), also named Dewai Mosque or Dewai Guanxiang Mosque. Fayuan Mosque is located on the northeast corner of Deshengmen Gate (North Second Ring Road). Fayuan Mosque was originally constructed in late Ming and early Qing dynasties.The latest renovation of Fayuan Mosque took place in 2003. Eight million Chinese Yuan was invested by local Xicheng District government of Beijing. Fayuan Mosque was opened to the public in Sep, 2007 after the renovation was completed.
Why is Fayuan Mosque So Special
Beijing Fayuan Mosque is a mixture of Chinese architecture and Arabic Islamic architectural style. The female prayer room is located to the southeast corner of the main 200 square meter prayer hall. The new Fayuan Mosque covers an area of 4,000 square meters, 4 times bigger than the original mosque.
Introduction of Fayuan Mosque
History
The mosque was originally constructed during the late Ming Dynasty. In 2003, the mosque underwent renovation which costed CNY 8 million, funded by Xicheng District Government. It was then officially reopened to the public in September 2007.
Architecture
The mosque has a capacity of 300 worshipers which spans over an area of 4,000 m2. It was designed with a mixture of Chinese and Islamic architecture.
How to get to Fayuan Mosque from Beijing
- Taxi from Beijing to 德胜门 Bei Tai Ping Zhuang 8 min
One-Way from: ¥30 – ¥40 - Line 2 subway 31 min
¥3 – ¥5(Qianmen Station → Jishuitan Station → walk for Bei Tai Ping Zhuang about 12 m)
Accommodation around Fayuan Mosque
Useful Travel Tips for Visiting Fayuan Mosque
- Clothing
Clothing should be modest, covering your arms and legs with no messages or slogans displayed. Shoes, hats and sunglasses should be removed before entering, with some mosques offering disposable covers for your feet. - Timing
Tourists should generally avoid visiting the mosque during prayer time, which happens five times a day according to the position of the sun. Fridays usually have group prayer from morning to late afternoon, so try to plan your visit after sundown. - Entering
Visitors should enter the building with their right foot first and exit with their left. “Assalam Allaikum” is the typical greeting, translating to “peace be upon you.” Visitors can reply with “Wa alaikum-as-salam,” meaning “peace be upon you too.” - Seeing
Photography is allowed but you should refrain from taking pictures of worshippers or during prayer time. Keep the flash off and avoid walking in front of people in prayer. - Holidays
Mosques during Muslim holidays like Ramadan are generally still open to the public, though visitors should pay extra attention to religious etiquette during these holy days.
