Yangjiaxiang Mosque in Xining
Yangjiaxiang Mosque杨家巷清真寺/杨家庄清真寺, also known as Yangjiazhuang Mosque, is located at 24 Dazhong Street, Chengdong District, Xining, Qinghai Province. Originally established in 1982, the mosque you see today was rebuilt and completed in August 2014. The mosque features a modern Arabic architectural style with a prominent white worship hall and metallic brown doors, giving it a grand and elegant appearance.
Basic Information
- Architectural Style: The mosque integrates Eastern and Western cultural traditions and Chinese-Arabic architectural styles. It boasts a 5-story worship hall and a 6-story teaching building. The mosque’s main worship hall is predominantly white with a green dome and white ceramic-tiled walls, complemented by a tall, 30-meter minaret on the left side as you enter.
- Design Features: The mosque has a striking entrance with a garden featuring artificial rockeries and a pond. The mosque is situated in the northwest of the courtyard with a grand eastern-facing entrance. The worship hall is centrally located, with symmetrical lecture halls to the north and south, connected by a corridor.
- Interior: The mosque’s interior includes Quranic inscriptions on the ceiling of the first floor, contributing to its noble, harmonious, and sacred aesthetic. The mosque’s architecture represents a significant advancement in mosque design.
Visiting Information
- Recommended Visit Duration: Less than 1 hour.
- Transportation:
- By Bus: Take buses No. 25, No. 2, No. 1002, or No. 102 to the “Yangjiaxiang” stop. It’s a 5-minute walk from there to the mosque.
- Opening Hours: 08:00 AM – 06:00 PM (Open daily from January 1 to December 31).
- Admission: The mosque is open for free visits. For specific details, please consult the local tourist information or the mosque administration.
- Location: 24 Dazhong Street, Chengdong District, Xining, Qinghai Province, China.
