Beijing Niujie Mosque Travel Guide
Niujie Street
Beijing Niujie Mosque stands as the oldest and most magnificent ancient mosque in the city, and it ranks among the world's renowned Islamic sites. Situated at No. 88 Niu Street, the mosque spans roughly 6,000 square meters. Its design blends the elegance of traditional Chinese palace architecture with the distinctive features of an Arabic mosque, creating a unique masterpiece of ancient Chinese construction.
Attractions distribution:
Niujie Mosque faces east and west, and the entire temple's buildings are concentrated and symmetrical. The temple is grand in scale, solemn and profound. Its main buildings include the worship hall, the Xuan Li Tower, the Moon Watching Tower, the north and south stele pavilions, the large screen wall, and the Sihai Tomb.Scenic spot qualifications:
National Key Cultural Relics Protection UnitScenic spot features:
leisure, architecture, templesTransportation
Scenic spot location:
China>Beijing>Xicheng District>Niujie Street
How to get there:
Bus route: Take night bus No. 10, No. 48, No. 88, No. 213, or No. 717, and get off at Niujie Mosque.
Driving route: Take Nanheng West Street, etc. in the city.
Scenic area map:
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Tickets
Niujie Mosque ticket price:
5 yuan per person
Scenic area opening hours:
7:00-18:00
Travel Tips
travelling guideline:
When visiting Niujie during Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha and Al-Adha, you can experience the festival customs of the Hui people, taste some halal snacks, and visit the Niujie temple.
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
(Food) Noodle tea, bean flour ball soup, offal soup, sugar ears, butter fried cake, screw turn, donkey rolling, ai wowo, pea yellow, etc.
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