Chongshan Street Mosque Explained

Chongshan Street Mosque
Native Name:崇善路清真寺
Native Name Lang:zh
Map Type:China Guangxi
Religious Affiliation:Islam
Location:No. 1, Chongshan Street, Xiangshan, Guilin, Guangxi, China
Tradition:Sunni
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Architecture Type:mosque
Architecture Style:Chinese, Islamic
Established:1735
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The Chongshan Street Mosque is a mosque in Xiangshan District, Guilin, Guangxi, China. It is the largest mosque in Guilin.

History

The mosque was originally constructed during the Yongzheng Emperor of the Qing dynasty in 1735.[1] The mosque underwent expansion in 1849 and renovated twice during the Daoguang Emperor and the Republic of China.[2]

Architecture

The mosque spans over an area of 2,000 m2. It was constructed with the mix of Chinese and Islamic architecture. The mosque consists of the main prayer hall, lecture hall, ablution room etc.[1] There are 24 pillars surround the main prayer hall.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Guilin Chongshan Street Mosque. Muslim2China. 1 November 2018.
  2. Web site: Chongshan Road Mosque. IslamiChina Travel Ltd. 3 November 2018.
  3. Web site: Guilin Chongshan Mosque. China Tour Advisors. 3 November 2018.