Great Mosque of Hohhot
呼和浩特清真大寺 · Hūhéhàotè Qīngzhēn Dàsì
The Hui community’s main mosque since 1693, a Chinese-style courtyard with Islamic decoration and a 33-metre six-sided minaret, in the heart of the old Muslim quarter.
No booking needed30 minutes
Tip
Dress modestly (covered shoulders and knees; women may be asked to cover their hair) and stay out of the prayer hall unless invited. The surrounding streets are great for halal breakfasts and pastries.
- Opening hours
- About 08:30–18:00; visitors may be kept out during prayer times To be confirmed
- Price
- Free
- How to book
- No booking; just walk in during visiting hours.
- Getting there
- On Tongdao South Street, about 1 km north of Dazhao; 15 minutes’ walk or a short taxi ride
- Address in Chinese
- 内蒙古自治区呼和浩特市回民区通道南街28号
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