Dongguan Mosque
东关清真大寺 · Dōngguān Qīngzhēn Dàsì
Qinghai’s largest mosque, founded in the 14th century and the heart of Xining’s Hui Muslim quarter; the vast courtyard fills with worshippers at Friday prayers.
No booking neededAbout 1 hour
Tip
Non-Muslim visitors stay in the courtyard: no entry to or photos in the prayer hall. Cover shoulders and knees (no shorts or short skirts); women may be lent a robe or headscarf at the gate. Speak quietly.
- Opening hours
- About 08:00–18:00; on Fridays closed to visitors until about 15:00 for the main prayer. Avoid prayer times. To be confirmed
- Price
- Free To be confirmed
- How to book
- No booking needed; enter through the main gate and follow the staff’s instructions.
- Getting there
- About 10 minutes by taxi from Xining Station, or a 30-minute walk; many city buses stop on Dongguan Dajie
- Address in Chinese
- 青海省西宁市城东区东关大街
Photo: Michał Beim · CC BY 4.0
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