Fayuan Mosque | |
Native Name: | 法源清真寺 |
Native Name Lang: | zh |
Map Type: | Beijing |
Map Size: | 250px |
Map Relief: | yes |
Coordinates: | 39.952°N 116.3802°W |
Religious Affiliation: | Islam |
Location: | Xicheng, Beijing, China |
Tradition: | Sunni |
Festivals: | --> |
Organizational Status: | --> |
Architecture Type: | mosque |
Architecture Style: | Chinese, Islamic |
Date Destroyed: | --> |
Capacity: | 300 worshipers |
Site Area: | 4,000 m2 |
Elevation Ft: | --> |
The Fayuan Mosque, also known as Dewai Mosque or Dewai Guanxiang Mosque, is a mosque in Xicheng District, Beijing, China.
The mosque was originally constructed during the late Ming Dynasty. In 2003, the mosque underwent renovation which costed CNY8 million, funded by Xicheng District Government. It was then officially reopened to the public in September 2007.[1]
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.[1] [2]
The mosque is accessible within walking distance northeast of Jishuitan Station of Beijing Subway.