Jingxing Road Mosque in Shanghai
Jinxing Road, Yangpu, Shanghai. It's established in 1947, and covered 132 square meters, with a construction area of 185 square meters.
English Name: Jingxing Road Mosque in Shanghai
Chinese Name: 上海景星路清真寺
Recommended Visiting Time: 1 0r 3 hours
Location: No. 86, Government Road, Yangpu District
Jingxing Road Mosque (Chinese: 景星路清真寺; pinyin: Jǐngxīng Lù Qīngzhēnsì) was a mosque in Yangpu District, Shanghai, China. Jingxing Road Mosque is located on No. 117, Lane 302.
Why is Jingxing Road Mosque So Special
Jinxing Road, Yangpu, Shanghai. It’s established in 1947, and covered 132 square meters, with a construction area of 185 square meters.
Introduction of Jingxing Road Mosque
History
The mosque was established in 1947. The Mosque belonged to the Xibei Menhuan–Zhe He Ren Ye Menhuan. In 1948, Muslim from Jiangshu, Anhui and so on raised funds to buy the house as the Mosque at Jinxing Road. Imam Zhou Shidao is the dean in the Mosque, so that the Muslim from Jiangshu and so on to Shanghai has their own Mosque. In 1959, it’s amalgamated to the Fenzhou Road Mosque. After 1984, it’s resumed normal religious activity after been repaired.
How to get to Jingxing Road Mosque from Shanghai
- Line 4 subway, line 12 subway 34 min includes 2 min transfer
¥3 – ¥7 (Shanghai station Dalian Road Station Longchang Road ) - Line 12 subway 39 min
¥3 – ¥4 (South Shaanxi Road Longchang Road ) - Taxi from Shanghai Station to Yangpu District 10 min
One-Way from: ¥45 – ¥55
Accommodation around Jingxing Road Mosque
- SSAW Pagoda Hotel Shanghai
Boasting a fitness centre, garden and views of city, SSAW Pagoda Hotel Shanghai is located in Shanghai, 7 km from Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum. - Kingswell Hotel Tongji
Located in Tongji United Plaza Building D, Kingswell Hotel Tongji is just 50 metres away from Tongji University and 600 metres from Tongji University Subway Station (Line 10). - Crowne Plaza Shanghai Fudan
Located in the Wujiaochang business zone opposite Fudan University, Crowne Plaza Shanghai Fudan offers elegantly decorated rooms. It has a fitness centre, spa facilities and 4 dining outlets.
Useful Travel Tips for Visiting Jingxing Road 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.
